London Design Silver

2026

Island of Words

Entrant

Ming Chi University of Technology

Category

Communication Design - Printed Publications

Client's Name

Country / Region

Taiwan

Traditional Chinese characters are a rare and precious cultural imprint. Like a guiding light, we present a tumble book to illuminate the tranquil path of typography design.



Forsaking glue and metal bindings, the entire book is gently held together solely by the paper's inherent "mortise and tenon" interlocking structure. This serves not only as our eco-friendly promise to honor the Earth but also as a profound, soulful resonance—a complete breakthrough from tradition, from the inside out.



One end of the book delves deep into the profound heritage of local culture. The other end boldly breaks the waves of convention, embracing an experimental spirit that shatters traditional frameworks. Defying conventional typography, we delicately deconstruct each stroke and dot. These fragmented lines transform into poetry woven in ink, unfolding into captivating stories. We invite you to experience the myriad, graceful postures of Chinese characters through an entirely new lens.

Credits

Designer/Student
Wan-Yu,Tsou
Designer/Student
Hsin-Kuan,Yu
Designer/Student
Yu-Zheng,Cheng
Designer/Student
Pei-Yan,Wang
Instructor
Hsing-Tzung,Cheng
Assistant Professor
Jui-Fen,Liu
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