Y-Comic-X? (100 Years of Chinese Cartoon Exhibition)
Held at Shenzhen Sea World Culture and Arts Center and organized by Design Society with the theme of Chinese comics, “Y-COMIC-X?” is an exhibition about the popularity of comics, graphic language, and visual expression.
The Challenge
With the popularity of comics, graphic languages have become independent image symbols widely used in various visual expressions.
Comics have evolved to enhance storytelling and vividness, as well as to include exaggeration, entertainment, and graphic expression.
Project Vision
Y-Comic-X? examines China's history through the evolution of Chinese comics, showcasing over 400 works by 85 local artists, including 73 original drawings in chronological sequence.
Inspired by the expressive language of comics, such as the storyboard, dialog box, speed line, and onomatopoeia, the team reshapes the images using a variety of visual languages.
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anamorphosis art
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The audience took a group photo in the entrance where the speed line was drawn.
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The decorative design of the wall is composed of onomatopoeia and modal words commonly used in cartoons.
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The design content on the wall of the message is a classic line from the cartoon.
Design & Execution
The design explores the essence of comics, immersing the audience in a multi-dimensional realm, while presenting the evolution of Chinese comics as a unique form of narration.
Through the extraction and abstraction of common characteristics found in comics, the design explores the transformation between various dimensions in each of the exhibition’s six chapters while creating an engaging and playful environment.
Photo Credit: ACF, Design Society
The neon decorative elements in the middle of the exhibition hall are popular words in cartoons.
Photo Credit: ACF, Design Society
The neon decorative elements in the middle of the exhibition hall are popular words in cartoons.
Photo Credit: ACF, Design Society
The neon decorative elements in the middle of the exhibition hall are popular words in cartoons.
Slideshow
Y-Comic-X? (100 Years of Chinese Cartoon Exhibition)
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