Xinyue Zhao Portfolio

Typography

Drawing

Rebirth of the Eagle

Taste It!

A Timeline

Portrait

ONYX

Jiu Fen

Inception

Ipr

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I am inspired by Maksim Mrvica’sCroatian Rhapsody. This talented Croation piano player expresses his anger and pride all throughout his music. I illustrate the eagle’s life in parallel with the rhythm of the music, which fits perfectly with theprocess of the war. Hence the book is named “Croatian Rhapsody.”

I experiment with different drawingstyles to show the rhythm of the story visually. Finally, I use curvylines and shapes to build a magnificent atmosphere of the war,and silent colors (dark red, black, grey) to describe the bitterness andthe pain of the revolution.

Rebirth of the Eagle

Cover Design 2013

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This book narrates the process of an eagel’s rebirth.

No.1Rebirth of the Eagle

September 2013

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There are three states. First, the eagle’s physical shape isdeteriorating. It can no longer grab itsprey.Second, the eagle realizes that it has to change.Third, the eagle goes through a painful process to save itself and renew its life.

This process is similar to the Croatian War of Independence — Painful at first, but glorious at last. In other words, this book borrows an eagle to create a metaphor of the Croation people, and uses this transition to describe the real war.

By doing this, I hope to show respect to the Croation People fighting for themselves, and bring understanding to the reader of the emotions involved with the war.

Rebirth of the Eagle Introduction

Cover Design 2013

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September 2013

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Book Design 2013 Details

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This book is about tastes of different chemical reagents, which includes 15 cards in total.

I am inspired by an article written by a student who is a chemistry major. He took a risky gumble and tastedseveral different reagents, thenrecording all his feelings afterwards,.

I try to use strong color contrasts,texture differences, and Chinese typeface variations to express uncomfortable feelings after eatingreagents.

Taste It!

Book Design 2013

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Taste It!

The pentagon is the most common shape in organic chemistry.I hope readers will associate thisshape to chemical compounds.The vertices of the box should evoke a sense of pointy and painful feelingsto the tongue.

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Cover Design 2014

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A Timeline Introduction

Magazine Design 2014

February 2014

No.3A Timeline

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This branding identity is designed for a local IT Consulting firm.

I explore the logo to show both rational and enthusiastic feelings since the company is in both the technology and service industries. ONYX is a kind of agate in English, so I use black in “O” to give the logo gravity and quality, while using other three colors to show variances.

This system includes a stationary system, posters,banners and web designs.

Logo Design 2014

ONYX Introduction

T r a i n i n g S o l u t i o n

July 2014

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Web Design 2014 Stationary System 2014

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ONYX Production

Poster Design 2014

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This redesigned branding system is for my hometown JiuFen. JiuFen is a tourism city in TaiWan and has an old saying that “It is brighter late at night”. The combination of light, night and ancient eaves composes a fatal attraction to tourists.

I am inspired by the night scene and I explore several ways to capture the feelings from JiuFen’s night into the logo.The selected one shows an aerial view.The simplified shapes of eaves compose JiuFen in Chinese characters and the orange dotted outline represents twinkling lights at night.This series covers a tour guide map, and posters.

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September 2014

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Brochure Design 2014

ProductionJiu Fen

This Tour Route Guide introduces one of the most popular visiting routes in JiuFen. Instead of adding a map directly in front of the guide, I draw every important view along this route and combine each of them with a corresponding introduction. Since this route is not long, readers won’t miss any views that are showed in this guide.

These posters are designed for “Discover the Beauty of JiuFen” Exhibitions. I am inspired by an old saying describing JiuFen that “Sakura in Spring, Breeze in Summer, Bulrush in Autumn and Mist in Winter”. Therefore, each poster represents a scenery in one season.

Poster design 2014

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Illustration

This inforgraphic covers all necessaryinformation to explain the 2010 Christopher Nolan science fiction film Inception.The movie is hard to understand due to five dream levels and special rules within each dream world.

I collect key elements that appear in each dream level and organize them into five categories:time span, location, kick, fate and rhythm.

The background has colors in different shades, which represent the various depths of each character’s subconscious.As the color turns to light, the characters are distancing themselves from reality and walking towards the infinite limbo.

Inforgraphic Design 2014

May 2014

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May 2014

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Inforgraphic Design 2014

ProductionIpr

Pregnancy

All in my head ???Author: eager momma3.44 am 3/24/2014

3 Replies

BackageAuthor: Armywife12:59 pm 3/24/2014

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Pregnancy

Such a long wait!Author: babygeek 1 Replies

The Body LiesAuthor: trying for a thrid12:00 am 3/24/2014

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WaitingggggggggggggAuthor: ky- “my love”6:00 am 3/26/2014

3:20 pm 3/25/2014

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Two Weeks WaitPregnancy

2 DaysAuthor: dc_RR2:00 pm 3/28/2014

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Any TWW buddies?Author: rachel31102:05 pm 3/23/2014

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All in my head ???Author:

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18 inches (45.7cm)

3.5 pounds (1588 g)

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18 inches (45.7cm)

3.5 pounds (1588 g)

The amniotic fluid surrounding your baby will start to diminish as he/she takes upmore and more room. The brain is continuing to develop and wrinkle. If you could offer a finger, your baby now has the grasp to hold on.

You may be feeling like sleep - comfortable sleep - is hard to come by with the extendedbelly, heartburn and cramps.

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June 2014

This UI application is designed for pregnant women. It has two main functions: online chat and the calendar which includes places to learn professional knowledge and write notes.

I try to make it simple, clear and warm, which would greatly reduce burdens for pregnant women to learn and use.

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