Good luck with the mascot design

Author: Yan Ping
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: The emergence and development of modern design have brought a qualitative leap in people's perception of logos. Moreover, the lifestyle of the new era has led to fundamental changes in societal concepts, pursuits, and ideals, thereby fostering significant progress in modern visual communication design. The use of logos has expanded from a single form of expression to multiple fields and various cultural and civilizational activities. From the global Olympic Games to an enterprise's corporate identity system (CIS), the role and impact of logos have become far more significant than in the past. Among these, mascot images are characterized by distinct personalities, features, and ideologies. They no longer merely express aspirations and desires but also reflect the ideals and characteristics of the times and society. Personalization, ideological depth, modernity, and futuristic elements are the specific connotations of modern mascots.
In this book, the author conducts an in-depth study and elaboration on the evolution, emergence, and development of mascots, as well as the application scope and influence of modern mascots in the new era. Some of her perspectives are notably innovative. Her designed mascot, "Qingqing," won the gold medal in the fourth National Urban Games mascot design competition. The book is rich in both text and illustrations, making it a valuable reference for design. It systematically explores the origins and historical development of mascots in China, as well as their significant roles and meanings in contemporary social and cultural life. Additionally, it emphasizes teaching characteristics, focusing on the creative techniques of mascots.