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Hiroshima Peace Song Exhibition

Naoya Katagami Exhibition Graphic Saturday, 11 July 2026

Hiroshima Peace Song

The designer created the design by envisioning how a single droplet of water expands into a cascading waterfall, using the lyrics of the Hiroshima Peace Song. Inspired by principles akin to Japanese Zen, the design is placed on a plain background so that its simplicity yields deeper significance the more one observes it. The English lyrics of the Hiroshima Peace Song, which is sung every year at the end of the Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 6, are used to symbolize how peace can spread outward.

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Omar Khayyam Poster

Vahid Mirzaei Poster Graphic Friday, 10 July 2026

Omar Khayyam

Omar Khayyam is a series of urban posters that present the poetry of the Persian poet Omar Khayyam. The posters mark the 975th anniversary of the poet's birth. Each poster combines Persian typography with an English translation placed in the upper left area. The type design draws on classical Persian calligraphy and is refined for legibility in busy public settings. Each poster measures 150 by 107 centimeters and uses CMYK color at 300 dpi. The series was shown in metro stations and other public spaces in Tehran.

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Yamamotoyama Rebranded Tea Package

Eisuke Tachikawa Rebranded Tea Package Packaging Thursday, 9 July 2026

Yamamotoyama

Yamamotoyama is one of the oldest and most established tea merchants in Japan. It has been the first to sell Green tea today. With the concept of Return to the origin of Edo, Nosigner have redesigned the packages to keep the traditional tea culture alive and pass it on to the future. To make them modern while retaining the charm of the long history brand, Nosigner referred to the traditional colors and structure of the scrolls with Yamamotoyama's original small crests and the calligraphy style of Edo.

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Edible Heritage Gift Set

E G Sain Gift Set Packaging Wednesday, 8 July 2026

Edible Heritage

This design project bridges 18th century heritage with contemporary gift culture. Inspired by the 1774 Sinkang Manuscript, the work integrates the endangered Hokkien language into a honey castella gift set. Through archival reinterpretation and sustainable packaging, the design connects historical maritime trade with food craftsmanship. By imprinting scripts directly onto the cake surface, it transforms historical writing into a tangible experience. The inclusion of female historical witnesses creates a renewed connection between ancient land deeds and everyday life.

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Aprex Family Typeface Specimen

Paul Robb Typeface Specimen Graphic Tuesday, 7 July 2026

Aprex Family

Aprex font perfectly balances the minimalist qualities associated with contemporary sans with flair within the width of the counters and comfortable, breathable apertures. Throughout weights and sizes, the typeface has great legibility and good contrast between positive and negative space, making it stunningly versatile. With a seamless combination of contemporary details and classic styles, Aprex draws inspiration from the mid-century humanist and grotesques typefaces. Each weight includes more than 700 glyphs.

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Moutai Prince Packaging

Chengdu Wanjiazu Technology Co., Ltd Packaging Packaging Monday, 6 July 2026

Moutai Prince

Moutai Prince is a packaging design for a 500 ml bottle of Chinese spirits. The bottle base takes its curved form from a sesame pod, and the top mimics a blooming sesame flower. The T shaped cap combines sesame petal motifs with an illustration of five cranes. The cap is made with metal embossing, which creates a detailed three dimensional texture. The base is finished with a velvet texture that is comfortable to hold. The color scheme uses an elegant sauce hue with bronze and gilded gold tones. A diagonal label on a wisteria purple background is framed by golden wheat ear patterns.

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