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Honki Factory

The concept is Opening the Path, The Honki Way. It defines Honki as Seriousness, as having a clear goal and taking concrete steps toward it. Those who master the structured approach to business development can use it to create new paths. The desire to foster many Honki individuals is represented in the H shaped frame, symbolizing structure, and the logotype, inspired by a factory, representing production. The variable design of the symbol and font reflects adaptability across all industries and fields.

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SDI Teaching Building

SDI Teaching Building is a spatial visual design for the interior of a six floor teaching building. Large scale walls are combined with large scale text to replace an empty and rigid atmosphere with a creative one. A classic German typeface echoes the German teaching model of the design school. DIN, the standard typeface of German road signs, marks guiding information, while Futura is used for other text. Fine wall paint is applied up to five meters, with overlapping colors and stacked letters. Some text is made of acrylic to create a contrast of materials.

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Cloud Living Room

Cloud Living Room is a corporate logo created for an urban exhibition and reception space in Shenzhen. The mark is centered on the idea of a window, framing a view of the city and its future. The modular form is drawn from the opening movement of windows, and it also recalls the slider components used in technological interactions. The logo is built on the golden ratio and is printed with Pantone spot colors. The design aims to express openness and to connect urban culture with technology.

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Samarqand

Samarqand is a packaging design for Qazvin baklava, a traditional Iranian sweet made mainly from powdered pistachios. The cardboard box is printed by offset with a UV base and finished with a matte water based coating that creates a tactile texture. Embossing adds detail and focus in selected areas, while metallic green and gold colours suggest value. The illustration combines traditional and modern Iranian styles, using pistachio images and diamond shapes that recall the form of the pastry. A single unit box is also offered for smaller purchases.

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Adam and Eve

The packaging masterfully blends storytelling, art, and tradition. Inspired by both the biblical narrative and Homer's Odyssey, it pays homage to the timeless tradition of sun drying figs. Vintage botanical illustrations evoke a sense of exploration and discovery, merging art and science in a nod to the notebooks of old explorers. The design celebrates nature's bounty and human ingenuity, creating a rich connection between history, heritage, and the craft of preservation. This packaging transforms a simple fruit into a story of curiosity, artistry, and tradition.

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Nai Yes

The Nai packaging redefines resilience and transformation by repurposing discarded marble into unique cases for premium olive oil. Inspired by Michelangelo's transformation of rejected marble into the iconic David, each package serves as a symbol of reinvention. The bold Νai, Yes in Greek, challenges the No, the negative forces of rejection, embodying the potential for second chances. This design not only protects its contents but also carries a social message of hope and individuality, demonstrating that what is often discarded can become an extraordinary inspiration for optimism.

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