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History of Chinese Character Design

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The designer is also the author of this book. It is the first academic monograph to systematically explain the history of Chinese character design from the dimension of design. It presents a unique historical view of the evolution of Chinese characters and expands its research scope to all kinds of characters closely related to the whole Chinese character culture circle. The design of the book highlights the connection between linguistics and grammatology.

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Unique Properties

This is the first professional book to systematically explain the history of Chinese character design from the dimension of design studies. The seven Chinese characters in the title correspond to seven fonts with evolutionary relationships. Black and white graphic illustrations are designed on the front pages of different chapters, which is the symbol collage construction of the text and design examples occurred in the corresponding chapter. The inner page layout is full and easy to read, designed a large number of information visualization diagrams for content information.

Production Technology

Black and white are the visual impression of Chinese characters. The cover and margin of the book are designed with black texture background, while the cover box is made of white special paper to form a contrast between black and white.

Design Challenge

The book took 8 years to compile, during which time, numerous documents were checked, charts were drawn, and words were elaborated.

Project Duration

Published in July 2021

Operation Flow

The book design is divided into two parts, a white and gold hard box and a whole black hard cover book. The two parts are in drawer structure

Research

This book begins with the development of inheritance and innovation of Chinese character design, and through research and analysis, excavates the thinking and methods behind the artistic aesthetics and information transmission function of Chinese characters. The scope of research will be expanded to all kinds of character forms closely related to the history of the whole Chinese character culture circle, and Chinese characters are independent from pure fine arts or philology, forming a relatively independent research system under the dimension of "design science".

Inspiration

Chinese characters are not only important communication carriers of Chinese culture, but also are important somponents of Chinese culture. For thousands of years, Chinese characters have been widely spread in various ethnic regions and neighboring countries and regions, exerting a profound influence on cultural development.Through research and analysis, this book explores the thinking and methods behind the artistic aesthetics and information communication function of Chinese characters.

Project Overview

History of Chinese Character Design Book has been a Silver winner in the Print and Published Media Design award category in the year 2021 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.

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Chen Nan was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work History of Chinese Character Design Book.

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