Premio World Front Design
TSAI MING-YU
National Kaohsiung Normal University
Communication Design - Illustration, Font & Visual Design
Silver Prize


A lively and accessible stamp series that refreshes classical literary figures through clean forms, vivid colours, and strong collectible appeal.
- World Front Design Award Review
Chinese Literary Figures in Contemporary Stamp Design
This project reinterprets iconic characters from classical Chinese literature through a contemporary visual language, presented in the form of postage stamp design.
Spanning from ancient mythology such as Shan Hai Jing to literary masterpieces like Journey to the West and Dream of the Red Chamber, each stamp captures the emotional essence and symbolic identity of its character.
By simplifying forms and applying a modern color system, the design bridges traditional narratives with contemporary aesthetics, making cultural heritage more accessible to a global audience.
The series transforms historical and literary figures into collectible visual symbols, highlighting the continuity between past imagination and present design.