Ryujin
Ryujin is an illustration inspired by the dragon deity of the sea in Japanese mythology. The artwork was made from scratch and follows a minimal approach with a strong focus on detail. The background shows Japanese-inspired waves that reflect the character. The concept was first sketched digitally, then vector linework, shading and color were applied, and final adjustments completed the image. The illustration is printed on posters, greeting cards and shirts. The aim was to convey the power of the character through traditional Japanese imagery combined with a personal style.
Ryujin Illustration by Rom Joseph M. Pamintuan has been recognized as an innovative example of communication design by the A' Design Award. Ryujin Illustration was awarded the Silver A' Design Award in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design in 2021. The A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award is an international, jury-voted, fair and ethical design competition that honors excellent design of logos, posters, infographics, brochures, packaging designs, business cards, book covers, billboards and more.
