2026
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SOUTHWAVE originates from the terroir of southern Taiwan, embracing climate, time, and maturation as a continuously flowing design language. Using whisky as its medium, the brand responds to the unique temperature, humidity, and rhythm of the southern island—allowing time not merely to pass, but to be perceived and breathed.
The logo, composed of minimalist lines, depicts the layered relationship between mountains, sea, and waves. The progression of its curves symbolizes the slow and profound transformation that occurs throughout the maturation process, conveying a state that is tranquil yet constantly moving forward.
Through careful proportions, generous negative space, and restrained color application, the overall visual system cultivates a brand character that is warm, introspective, and enduring over time.
SOUTHWAVE translates the natural cadence of the South into a contemporary design vocabulary, shaping a distinctly Taiwanese whisky aesthetic—one that is gently distilled within the flow of time.
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Savannah College of Art and Design
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Branded Content - White Paper
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United States
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Heritage Commission - Saudi Arabia
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Experiential & Immersive - Exhibition Experience
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Saudi Arabia
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National Palace Museum
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Event - Cultural
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Taiwan
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Oregon Tilth
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Video - Nonprofit
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United States