Js Chen | Branding
Shenzhen native Js Chen has created some very smart work out of his studio down south. From branding a Himalayan Couture Cashmere company to an International Furniture Fair. His work is restrained and minimal, but very well executed. I love seeing the typography work with characters on CitID Shenzhen. He runs G’Day Studio. The...
Harry Ye | Illustration
It is quite common for Chinese art and design students to be technically very good at drawing, but there are often complaints about a lack of creativity. Herry Ye (Harry?) has turned that on its head with a series of amazing illustrations. Most of his drawings are pen and ink, reflecting the dark quality of...
Su Yue | Illustration
A Dalian Native, Su Yue is an illustration with an eye for bright, colourful childish designs. She has designed books and brochures for children in China and has dabbled with typography. Have a look at her work below.
What to look forward to in Beijing Design Week 2011
Less than a month to go, and more details are coming out about this exciting event. I am covering things from both London and China and hope to learn more about perceptions of Chinese design and vice versa. Urban typography interventions Neil Shoe Meulmen – Dashilar + CAFA Chimney An internationally acclaimed designer from Amsterdam and defines...
Monocle Shop opens in Beijing
Very exciting news out of Beijing, we have a Monocle Shop! Monocle is the lifestyle magazine brainchild of Tyler Brûlé and is one of the best looking magazines on the market. Plus its not just flim flam, the articles are interesting and in depth. I had a look yesterday, it was small, but lovely. Fingers crossed...
BaO | Split Bathhouse | Architecture
The best type of architecture is social architecture. Projects to make a difference to peoples lives are a lot more enriching. The well known Chinese charity Maidifu comissioned BaO Architects in Beijing to build a bathhouse for children and locals in Gansu province, in a place called Shanmen. It is a collaborative community project delivering access...
Zhengxia Xu and Wenxiu Ma | Graphic
Coming across this on the internet the other day, I was excited to see more. Unfortunately there does’nt seem to be any information other than this single project. 2011 being the year of the Rabbit, the work is inspired by the running of a rabbit through the year. It has been created for Dearteam Interactive...
Qing Zhao | Illustration
Another Beijing based designer, this time by the name of Qing Zhao. She has worked on numerous projects for Esquire, Johnny Walker, Samsung, Paul Mitchell and Li Ning all in her own unique illustration style. Her illustrations are playful and abstract which often include space-inspired vector images to create complex compositions. It is also a lovely...
INTERVIEW | Li Han of SQY-T
This is the first in a series of interviews with some of my favourite Chinese designers. I want to find out what makes them tick, what they think about Chinese design in general and how they came to be where they are today. EIGHTSIX recently caught up with Li Han, one of my favourite architects/designers here...
Wang SiJia | Illustration
Wang SiJia is an extremely talented illustrator, straight out of Beijing. He often does large murals, completely freestyle without plans and they look amazing. The graphics are intracate and with lots of character and usually in one or two colours. One of my favourites is his work for MAD Architects, a large mural on the staircase in...
Yan Wei | Illustration
Some mad talent here, courtesy of the illustrator Yan Wei. A native Beijinger, Yan works with abstract characters to create surreal illustrations. She has worked with Fiat, Levi Jeans and Nivea. Definately a talent to keep an eye out for! I love the haunting images, it reminds me of the girl from the film ‘The...
Yu Yong | Graphics + Branding
Shanghai based Yu Yong is a young interactive artist/art director and runs his own studio called 30ml. He has done interactive web work for a Puma campaign and conceptual work for Mountain Dew drinks in China. Check it out below. You can find more info about him here…www.30ml.com
