DESIGN NAME: Year of the Dog Commemorative Tickets
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Packaging design/ collection and display
INSPIRATION: The technique of woodcut printmaking is adopted to create the image of Taiwanese dogs. The ancient coins represent the meat, and the center of the coins is encompassed by the dogs symmetrically. The image reinterprets the meaning of the ancient proverb. The reverse side communicates "family reunion". In Chinese tradition, the round table is where the family sits and dine together and also indicates "family reunion". Therefore, literally describe the traditional culture and virtue.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This piece of work is a memorial ticket sold by Taipei MRT every year, which is a commemorative limited product. the theme of the work is based on "the wealth comes with a dog”.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: High-quality design makes this product is a collection of value, and the packaging design is reusable and environmentally materials.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in December 2017, and Taipei MRT Memorial Tickets are sold at two stations in Taipei on February 3, 2018 for a total of 1,000 sets at a price of TWD 300 and are advertised on the Taipei MRT website , Mainly sold to the general public for collection and take the MRT use.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Packaging Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The packaging design is to convey the meaning of "bring in (fortunes)". When opening the pack, the central structure will push the red pockets out of the package that indicates wealth comes along.The patterns originate from the Chinese traditional crafts "Ruyi (如意)", and they stands for auspicious signs and cater to the theme of the new year.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Package / 130mm x 189mm x 5mm / Laminated 6 in 1, Hot stamping foil, Transparent ink, Emblossing, Gluing, Hand made
Red envelope / 175mm x 87mm / Gluing, Hot stamping foil, Hand made
TAGS: NEW YEAR, DOG, METRO, TICKET, GOLD, PATTERN, COIN, RED, TRADITION, CHINESE
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: There is a proverb in Taiwan "the wealth comes with a dog" means that fortunes come along when a homeless dog visits the house. In ancient times, it is not entirely a superstitious saying as only rich people could afford to have meat so that the smell of meat around the houses would attract the dogs. Accordingly, there is such a saying of “the wealth comes with a dog”.
CHALLENGE: When opening the pack, the central structure will push the red pockets out of the package, and maintain firmness and stability of the central structure. And how to interpret and design Chinese traditional culture.
ADDED DATE: 2018-02-28 09:33:02
TEAM MEMBERS (3) : Design Director/Designer:I Chan Su, Product Director/Designer:Yi Gu and Printing:Da Wei You
IMAGE CREDITS: Photographer:Shang Yun Chien
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