All We Need is LoveVisual Communication Design by Pin Gao
The creative inspiration for this work comes from the visit to the UK. After an in-depth study of English fonts, an interesting idea came into being - a connection between Chinese and English. The Chinese character for the word love is made from special images. It integrates the English letters l, o, v, e, and 2023. This design symbolizes the power of unity to unite into love and wants to express the power of peace. It presents the perfect mixture of Chinese characters and English letters, giving ancient Chinese characters a new modern style.
This innovative design, titled "All We Need is Love," takes text elements to a new level. It explores the art of Chinese characters by using them as a prototype and leveraging photography technology to enhance their visual appeal. The result is a captivating display and transmission of ancient Chinese characters in a modern context.
The realization of this design involved the use of photography and graphics processing software. By combining these tools, Pin Gao was able to bring the concept to life and create a visually stunning piece.
The poster measures 700 mm x 1000 mm, making it suitable for various public environments. Its purpose is to showcase the studio's image and serve as a visual reminder to viewers.
The project began in August 2022 in London, UK, and was completed in November 2022. Throughout the design process, extensive research was conducted on the history and development of English font elements. The aim was to explore the interaction design between Chinese and Western characters and foster greater understanding and collaboration between the East and the West.
One of the main challenges faced during the creation of this design was finding a balance between visual and graphic representation without compromising the recognition of the characters. Pin Gao successfully overcame this challenge, resulting in a design that is both visually appealing and easily understood.
"All We Need is Love" has been recognized for its creative ingenuity and received the Bronze A' Design Award in Graphics, Illustration, and Visual Communication Design in 2023. This prestigious award acknowledges designs that demonstrate outstanding technical and creative skills while contributing to improvements in quality of life.
Project Details and Credits
Project Designers: Gao Pin
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Gao Pin, Variations, 2022.
Optional Image #1 Illustrator Gao Pin
Optional Image #2 Illustrator Gao Pin
Optional Image #3 Illustrator Gao Pin
Optional Image #4. Illustrator Gao Pin
Project Team Members: Gao Pin
Project Name: All We Need is Love
Project Client: Gao Pin