CANYU CHEN Site, Crimsony_MAY 25 — JULY 25
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“Crimson? Crimsony!”



About:Crimsony is a contemporary reinterpretation of tanghulu
(糖葫芦), a traditional Chinese candied fruit snack. Inspired
by the word “crimson,” the brand name reflects the vivid red
shine of sugar-coated fruit. Beyond being a street snack,
tanghulu carries memories of childhood, winter streets
and the small joy of holding a sweet skewer after school.
Crimsony presents this nostalgic snack through a modern,
playful visual identity.
This project transforms the static Crimsony logo into a moving brand system through a 7-second logo reveal and a 30-second supporting animation. The motion language is based on the essential qualities of tanghulu: circular fruit
forms, skewer lines, glossy sugar coating and a crisp first bite. The logo animation introduces the brand through simple elements that appear, connect and settle into the final mark. The supporting animation extends this language through abstract circles, line movement, red and white contrast and the slogan “A Bite of Tradition.” Together, both animations communicate sweetness, nostalgia and cultural heritage in a
clean, contemporary style

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CANYU_CHEN (陳燦宇)

Currently: 
Revision selection of works...



Selected Projects;

01)  REST PENDING
02) CHISEL 41X
03) DRK
04) LOOPCELL
05) CRIMSONY
06) T/D/F 
07) INVISIBLE WATER

Communication Designer,
Based in Melbourne & Zhengzhou

Canyu Chen {Hello!}


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I’m a designer based in Mount Waverley on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country, working across visual identity, typography, and motion graphics. 


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