The project is a breakup kit conveying the idea that well-intentioned actions can cause harm, and harsh actions can be served up as sweet as honey. Hidden deep within the lavish luxury of a silk scarf and gold jewelry lies dark sentiments signaling the end of a love affair. The goal was to push the boundaries of typography as well as to create a contrast between luxury and pain for viewers to discover.

Janny Ji is an award-winning designer with backgrounds in graphic design, illustration and fine arts. She explores typography, visual storytelling, and critical thinking through a range of media in her design practice. She has worked for clients in the tech, finance, art, food and healthcare industries and helped them to create stories through brand systems, campaigns, spaces, motion graphics, packaging and digital platforms. Janny’s work has been recognized by the ADC, TDC, Graphis, STA, Adobe, GDUSA, Applied Arts, 3×3 Illustration, and the Society of Illustrators.

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