Chinese Zodiac
Font Design for George Chen Studio
The fusion of the twelve Chinese zodiac signs and the art of seal script. The twelve Chinese zodiac signs are Chinese culture. They are the zodiac signs of the year a person is born in. They have rich historical legends and image philosophy of cultural significance. Seal script is a style of ancient calligraphy fonts. The author combines historical culture, image philosophy, and seal script style into new graphic designs. They show not only graphic design, but also a manifestation of culture. The author wants to let the world know about China's history and culture through them.
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Unique Properties
The design of the twelve zodiac animals interprets the unique culture of China. It is also the sublimation and interpretation of the combination of "zodiac" and "seal script". The characteristics of each zodiac animal are given to the font, making the traditional seal script font more unique, very smart, and full of life meaning. The font is graphical, more distinctive, and easier to remember.
Tags
Font design，Font，Chinese Zodiac
Production Technology
The Chinese Zodiac font design is first created with brush and ink on rice paper, then scanned into an electronic version with high precision by a machine, and then processed with mature software technology. The electronic version of the work has very high image quality and can be used for any printing production and promotion.
Design Challenge
The Chinese Zodiac is not only created in the form of Chinese calligraphy, but also needs to combine the characteristics of the twelve different zodiac signs with seal script fonts, so that the created fonts are easier to recognize. While appreciating the unique Chinese culture, it will generate interest in it and have a deep memory.
Project Duration
The project started in Beijing in February 2020, ended in Beijing in April 2020, and was exhibited on social media in April 2020.
Operation Flow
The electronic originals of the twelve zodiac font works are very high-definition electronic documents that can be used in any printing and inkjet printing works. They can be used for brand logos, cultural propaganda, and symbols of corporate spirit. They can also be used to display and decorate the packaging of daily necessities. They are very versatile and meet all production needs.
Research
The Chinese zodiac is a unique cultural element of China, representing twelve animals associated with the birth years of Chinese people, and is rich in folklore, forming a kind of pictorial philosophy within the culture. Seal script is an ancient form of Chinese calligraphy, and the design of the zodiac integrates the philosophy of these twelve animals with the seal script style, showcasing a distinctive Chinese cultural graphic creativity.
Inspiration
The Chinese zodiac is a unique cultural symbol, representing the twelve animal signs (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig) associated with the birth years of individuals. Each sign is steeped in rich folklore, embodying a philosophical imagery within folk culture. Chinese calligraphy is a historically rich script. The seal script, an ancient form of Chinese writing, was standardized after the unification of the script under Emperor Qin Shi Huang and boasts a history of at least 3,000 years. This design elevates and interprets the seal script, capturing the essence of Chinese culture by integrating the twelve zodiac signs with the seal script, creating a dynamic, unique, and symbolically rich representation.
Image Credits
Graphic Designer Guanglong Chen
Project Overview
Chinese Zodiac Font Design has been a Silver winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
Guanglong Chen was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Chinese Zodiac Font Design.
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