Inspired by ancient Chinese celestial chart, this character ‘曐’ is consisted of multiple connected star glyphs '𖥔', building a galaxy altogether, representing the multiplex of chinese characters, holding both meanings of 'insignificance' & 'stardom'. Dispite of its rare appearance, like many variant characters (異體字), this ’星‘ holds history of its form in bronze inscription. Varient characters are ubiquitous, marking different time stamps within the Chinese / Asian diaspora around the globe, revealing layers of evolution of Hanzi pre-computer era and its pictograph essence.
Visuals aimed to celebrate asian diasphoric joy, and are heavily inspired by vintage album covers, nostalgic food packaging & street patterns and silhouettes.
Design & art direction: Ryan Ormsby & Will
Visualizer: avva.studio
Label released : all my thoughts
Design, printing & binding: Troy & Will
Cover & ‘Thank You’ card design: Will
Publisher: But Whole Press