Matariki Calendars

Matariki Calendars

This project include the following Art/Design disciplines; Graphic Design - Layout of design elements, bilingual calendar and whakatauki text around illustration. - Developing systems to identify important calendar dates which are all listed on the calendar cover. Illustration -Conceptual drawing and research in creating illustrations based on various whakatauki (Maori proverbs) -Vector based illustrations allowing space for whakatauki and the name of the specific manu. Packaging Design In the original brief, the calendar needed to be able to sit unassisted on a desktop or table to be easily viewed and fit comfortably into a DLE-sized envelope for postage. To achieve this I created a simple folding cover that inserts back into itself forming an a-frame. The cover works in a similar manner to a horizontal gatefold brochure when close to protect the calendar pages inside. Over the years the design has been modified slightly to allow for greater strength and durability. - Custom package research and design with dieline.