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Hanami Dango: Street Food Poster,  | International Design Awards Winners
Hanami Dango: Street Food Poster,  | International Design Awards Winners

Hanami Dango: Street Food Poster

UniversityRochester Institute of Design
Lead DesignersFarah Ahmad
Design TeamProfessor Deborah Beardslee (Supervisor)
Prize(s)Honorable Mention
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Entry Description

This project focused on designing a visually engaging poster that harmonized typography and imagery. Centered on Japan's street food, Dango, the design drew inspiration from its cultural significance, incorporating textures of indigo kimonos, cherry blossom shadows, and symbolic fire representing the roasting process. Using tools like ZBrush, Adobe Substance Painter, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, and InDesign, the composition balanced aesthetics and storytelling. The result is a cohesive, culturally rich design showcasing Dango's charm and seasonal context.