China Timelines: A Paper-Craft Attraction Calendar

Bringing Travel Inspiration to Your Space

The China Timelines calendar is a unique and visually stunning paper-craft attraction calendar designed by Yao, Congshan, Ronglei, and Mingshuai. This calendar aims to inspire travel enthusiasts by showcasing the best cities in China for each month of the year.

People often wonder when is the best time to visit a particular destination or where to go during a specific month. The China Timelines calendar answers these questions by planning a 12-month journey through the best cities in China. It serves as a guide for travel enthusiasts, providing information on the best places to visit and stay during each month.

What sets the China Timelines calendar apart is its paper-craft design. Each month features a different city, represented by a unique shape and color scheme. Users can assemble the attractions kit into a base, creating their own impression of each city. The calendar is not only functional but also serves as a decorative piece, brightening up any living or working space.

The designers carefully selected two representative colors from the original city photos and combined them with the shape of the city map, creating visually striking representations. Traditional Chinese characters were also incorporated, adding a touch of cultural richness to the design.

The China Timelines calendar is produced using high-quality printing on white cardboard. The packaging box features a tear-off strip for easy opening, leaving a customized design structure as a recyclable base. The attractions in each city are delicately die-cut and easy to assemble, without the need for glue or scissors.

The calendar's specifications include a packaging box measuring 120mm (H) x 200mm (W) x 15mm (D) and a sheet size of 148mm x 105mm.

Designed from October to November 2016 in Hangzhou, China, the China Timelines calendar is the result of extensive research and creative problem-solving. The challenge was to create a structured and simple design that maximizes the use of materials while being environmentally friendly.

The China Timelines calendar has received recognition for its exceptional design. It was awarded the Iron A' Design Award in 2017 in the Graphics, Illustration, and Visual Communication Design category. This award recognizes well-designed, practical, and innovative creations that meet professional and industrial requirements.

Experience the beauty of China's best cities throughout the year with the China Timelines paper-craft attraction calendar. Let it inspire your travels and brighten up your space.


Project Details and Credits

Project Designers: Yao Zhang
Image Credits: Yao Zhang
Project Team Members: Yao Zhang Congshan Zheng Ronglei Bao Mingshuai Qi
Project Name: 2017 China Timelines
Project Client: Yao Zhang


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