My Neighbor Totoro
龙猫
My Neighbor Totoro is my first formal work, a personal exploration.
It began with the Chinese Year of the Dragon, and I wanted to combine the traditional dragon with my personal favorite, the cat.
During the design process, I intentionally gravitated towards toys, so the main form of the Totoro is kept simple. I also incorporated Chinese elements, such as Chinese architecture and gardens, and, of course, my favorite, the Maneki Neko. The images are primarily simple and abstract, with a muted palette.
This body of work is an exploration of traditional culture through a modern design lens.