Author Posted on Categories #100PrintsByStephanieIp, 2018, Fashion + Soft Goods, Graphics, IllustrationsLeave a comment on Oriental Breeze 
Ever since I was a little girl, I have found the Japanese culture interesting and unique. It was not until my Mom told me that I hold 1/16 of Japanese blood in me, then I realized my appreciation of Japanese art and culture makes perfect sense.
My recent trip to Okinawa in Japan was a memorable trip I took with my Dad. It was especially exciting to explore the different types of food and snacks in the convenient stores. The beautiful and graphical package designs make everything look tempting.
Our first stop was at this local convenience store that sold all kinds of stuff you would normally find at a 7-Eleven in the U.S.
Of course, ice cream was our first pick!
(Left) Match green tea ice cream sandwich with pancake
(Right) Sweet purple yam, which is Okinawa’s specialty crop, in ice cream form. 
There are endless options of soft drinks, cold and hot. My favorite was the Royal brand milk tea.
My travel buddy, Almond, with yet another milk tea drink by Ti-Ha.
This McDonald’s salt and pepper packaging was especially smart looking, I thought.
Through the sketching and design process, I have noticed how my appreciation of Japanese art and culture has somewhat of an influence on the outcome of the prints. The first batch of 5 prints was a total exploration of my Chinese heritage. What do you think?
Medium: Ink
Graphic Manipulation: Adobe Photoshop + Illustrator
Graphic Manipulation: Adobe Photoshop + Illustrator
Graphic Manipulation: Adobe Photoshop + Illustrator
Graphic Manipulation: Adobe Photoshop + Illustrator
Products: Clock, framed art print, leggings, cushion, tote
Graphic Manipulation: Adobe Photoshop + Illustrator
Products: iPhone case, leggings, rectangular pillow, zipper pouch set
This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for the continuing story of my exploration process! Feel free to let me know your thoughts, would love to hear all of them. ☺
You can now shop for these prints and printed products on my Society6 shop. Click here to get to my shop.
// Stephanie Ip
Stephanie is a Creative Director and Consultant, providing creative strategy development support to small and large scale businesses in the industries of Fashion and Soft Goods. She specializes in Design and Development. Learn more about her here.
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