Okinawa Postcards

Rich culture and traditional art

The style of these postcards are meant to mimic the look of traditional Okinawan resist-dyed cloth called, bingata. The imagery reflects cultural locations and aspects of Naha, Okinawa.

Skills

Illustration
Typography
Layout

the challenge

Bring in the tourists

Illustrate postcards that capture the essensce of Okinawa's biggest city in a culturally sensitive and inviting way.

the outcome

Use traditional art to draw in the masses

The colorful quality of bingata is an art form that was traditionally used for royalty. The style was passed down and is now popularly used in both traditional and modern art. Using this artform amplifies the sense of tradition even in Okinawa's biggest city—Naha.

Final Designs

Okinawa—Shisa

Goya "Bittermelon" Park

Makishi Fish Market

Shuri Castle

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