Project
HAIKU
Summary
Poster for a haiku Japanese poem
Role
Graphic designer
OVERVIEW
Haiku is a short form of Japanese poetry in three phrases,
typically characterised by three qualities:
The essence of haiku is "cutting". This is often represented by
the juxtaposition of two images or ideas and a kireji ("cutting word") between them, a kind of verbal punctuation mark which signals the moment of separation and colours the manner in which the juxtaposed elements are related.
Traditional haiku often consist of 17 on (also known as morae though often loosely translated as "syllables"),
in three phrases of 5, 7, and 5 on, respectively.
A kigo (seasonal reference), usually drawn from a saijiki,
an extensive but defined list of such terms.
BRIEF & CONCEPT
"A Summer river being crossed how pleasing with sandals in my hand."
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The poem reminded me of summer. Usually you would cross a river and wearing sandals in a very hot day during the summer. Also waves form very interesting shapes and that's what I have used to create a negative space within the word "Summer".
FINAL DESIGNS
