Platinum A' Design Award Winner 2020
A product photograph presents four folded paper calendar cards arranged on a pure white surface, each transformed into a three-dimensional sculptural form through precise die-cutting and folding techniques. Beginning with orientation, the image captures a bird's-eye perspective looking slightly downward at the arrangement, with the calendars positioned in a loose cluster that fills the central frame. The foreground features a calendar displaying "APR" in bold abbreviated letters, constructed from white paper with a vivid chartreuse-yellow backing visible through the cut-out letterforms, this acid-green tone suggesting fresh spring leaves or the brightness of a highlighter marker. Moving to the upper left, a second calendar shows "MAR" with warm orange-red coloring, like ripe persimmons or autumn maple leaves, glowing through the die-cut letter openings. At the upper right, "OCT" appears in rich emerald green, deep and saturated like summer forest foliage, accompanied by bright magenta accents that feel warm as garden peonies. The fourth calendar at center-right displays "AUG" in a vibrant magenta-pink reminiscent of tropical flowers or summer sunsets. Each calendar card consists of a single sheet folded horizontally at its center, creating a tent-like structure that stands independently on the surface. The upper panels of each card contain small printed calendar grids showing the days and dates of their respective months, rendered in colors coordinating with the main letterforms. The paper appears smooth to the touch, with a quality matte finish suggesting premium card stock substantial enough to hold its folded form. The typography uses bold sans-serif letters with rounded geometric qualities, each letter connecting to form continuous silhouettes that define the irregular outer edges of each card. Soft, even lighting illuminates the scene from above, creating gentle shadows beneath each standing calendar that anchor them to the white surface while maintaining an overall bright, airy atmosphere. The white background extends seamlessly to all edges, focusing attention entirely on the colorful calendar objects.
Typeface is a calendar designed around the concept of the typeface. The set contains four sheets, consisting of the months from January to December, punched out in an original typeface. You can assemble the sheets into calendar units that each display three months of the year. Quality designs have the power to modify space and transform the minds of its users. They offer comfort of seeing, holding and using. They are imbued with lightness and an element of surprise, enriching space.