Description:

This project reimagines the mythical creatures of the Forbidden City through a contemporary design lens. It features a fold book created using Dragon Scale Binding, that combines traditional fine-line ink illustration with bright, modern gradients inspired by imperial Chinese colour schemes. The artefact includes laser-cut bamboo packaging referencing palace window motifs, allowing the viewer to glimpse the scroll as if peering into myth. Gold foiling, calligraphy, and handcrafted details elevate the experience. Designed to reconnect younger audiences with Chinese mythology, the project blends historical symbolism with interactive storytelling to preserve culture in a fresh, modern form.