# Project Description

Collection

Zhuojun Zhang

Summary

Final work

I am an interactive student in London, and I am interested in user experience and software interface. In order to learn better, I also learned a lot of software such as figma, etc. At the same time, I also learned graphic design

I am an interactive student in London, and I am interested in user experience and software interf...

College School of Pre-Degree Studies

Course Level 3: International Introduction to the Study of Design, Media and Screen

Graduation year 2025

Since I was a child, I have collected many things such as toys, books and stamps. Of all the things I collected, the one that stuck with me the most and interested me the most was stamps. Influenced by my grandfather, I began to understand the charm of stamps. Stamps have different designs and profound meanings, and the stamps of each country and region have unique local characteristics. Through stamps, I have learned about the history and culture of different places. On this road of collecting stamps, Grandpa has given me great help. He shares the same hobby with me and often buys stamps for me when I see my favorite ones. His stamp collection far exceeds mine, and I often look through his collection to learn the fun and knowledge.

Final work

Animals from around the world

Rare animals are extremely valuable beings in nature that have become endangered for a variety of reasons. Whether it is due to habitat loss, poaching, climate change, or interference from human activities, many rare animals face great challenges to their survival. For example, like the giant panda snow leopard. However, their numbers are already dwindling and may disappear from the earth forever. So protecting rare animals is not only protecting the species itself, but also guarding the integrity and balance of our ecosystem.

PACIFIC COAST RAIN FOREST

The centerpiece of this poster is a stamp about an animal, surrounded by individual smaller stamps that I have extracted from this larger stamp and found elements that relate to it.

CHINESE  ZODIAC SIGNS

The Chinese zodiac is a unique cultural tradition in China, passed down from ancient times to the present. Its origins are closely linked to astronomy, calendars, animal worship, and folk legends. After a long period of evolution, it was finalized during the Han Dynasty and has become an important part of Chinese culture.

Research and process

primary research

These are photos I took from the People's Republic of China stamps (commemorative, special stamp albums) I have at home.

idea development

The theme of this project is collecting, and I have decided to make stamps the object of my collection. Since I was a child, influenced by my grandfather, I have been fascinated by stamps. Every year, my grandfather would purchase the annual stamp sets for collection. The designs on each stamp were so unique and beautiful that they deeply captivated me, and thus, I began collecting stamps as well. Whenever I come across an interesting stamp, I either take a photo of it or purchase it directly for my collection. I believe that although stamps are small, they carry a wealth of history and culture. Each stamp is a microcosm of a story, documenting the changes of eras, the landscapes of nations, and the essence of art. Collecting stamps is not just a hobby, but also a journey across time and space. Through stamps, we can appreciate the scenery of different parts of the world, learn about significant historical events, and experience the charm of diverse cultures.

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Since I was a child, I have collected many things such as toys, books and stamps. Of all the things I collected, the one that stuck with me the most and interested me the most was stamps. Influenced by my grandfather, I began to understand the charm of stamps. Stamps have diff...

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