Silver A' Design Award Winner 2023
HE LIU's Tibet Shannan Corporate Identity exemplifies the sophisticated synthesis of cultural heritage and contemporary visual communication that characterizes the most accomplished regional identity systems. The work positions itself within the broader tradition of place-branding initiatives that seek to distill complex cultural narratives into coherent, reproducible graphic languages capable of functioning across diverse applications—from administrative documents to promotional materials. The designer demonstrates remarkable facility in abstracting traditional decorative vocabularies into fluid, interlocking forms that retain organic vitality while achieving the systematic consistency required of institutional identity work. The postage stamp format serves as a particularly apt vehicle for this synthesis, evoking associations with official communications, geographic identity, and the postal traditions that have historically connected distant regions to wider networks of exchange. The chromatic selection—cool teals and ceruleans balanced against warm yellows and ochres—creates a palette at once distinctive and harmonious, capable of conveying both the specific character of place and the dignified professionalism expected of governmental communications. The bipartite stamp structure elegantly separates the expressive pattern work from the functional elements of cancellation marks and text, allowing each to command appropriate attention without visual competition. One observes particular accomplishment in the density and flow of the illustrated portions, where numerous curvilinear elements interlock with the precision of traditional craft while maintaining contemporary freshness. The wavy cancellation lines introduce a kinetic element that suggests movement across distance, appropriate symbolism for communications traversing geographic expanses. Viewers might contemplate how such identity systems serve not merely functional purposes but participate in the ongoing construction and communication of regional identity in an increasingly interconnected world.
Tibet Shannan project aimed at promoting the tourism industry in Shannan. By creating a representative logo to extend the impression of the city through systematic products and tourist guides. The inspiration for the logo is drawn from the features of Shannan and simplified into symbols through contemporary art. The logo itself is versatile and scalable, able to seamlessly integrate into different products. This work hopes to bring a positive and interesting energy to the audience, better meeting the needs of the modern market and helping this ancient city showcase its diverse aspects.