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RAMEN
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An Illustrated Infographic on the Art & Origins of Ramen
A fusion of hand-drawn illustrations, typography, and icons, designed to capture the essence of ramen and its origins, backed by in-depth research.
Project Overview
This project is an illustrative and infographic-driven exploration of ramen, blending detailed research with compelling visuals and typography to break down the history, cultural significance,ingredients, and variations of this iconic dish.
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Style & Approach
Where
&
When
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Ramen’s Global Expansion: Spread to Korea (Ramyeon), US (Ramen Burgers), and Europe (Gourmet Ramen Bars).
Ramen traces back to China (introduced to Japan in the 1800s as "shina soba").
Ramen shops flourished in Japan in the 1950s, evolving into regional styles
Initial Research
ramen
Primary font/ main title
Tertiary font
RAMEN
RAMEN
Secondary font
comic-style
detailed breakdowns, facts, ingredient descriptions
fun, dynamic, and inviting nature
slightly rounded textform.
brushed, ink-like strokes
hand-drawn, slightly imperfect style
authentic, handcrafted nature
good readability, even in smaller size
casual, handwritten style
Bold & quirky
clean and legible
personal and informal
fun, energetic, and engaging
engaging and approachable & friendly
making it perfect for subheadings, and body text.
structured
Japanese aesthetic influence
softer, neutral contrast
Typography Used
Font used
RAMEN
TOMARIK
REGULAR
Font used
RAMEN
Patrick Hand
REGULAR
Font used
RAMEN
Spinner rack bb
REGULAR
Hover over the boxes to know more
MOODBOARD
Symbolizes passion, energy, and is commonly seen in Japanese restaurant branding
Gives a sense of warmth, vibrancy, and matches the colors of ramen broth and toppings
Red
Orange
Light Yellow
Color Inspiration
RAMEN
Slurp it up!
Represents warmth, soft lighting in ramen shops, and comfort.
RAMEN
Slurp it up!
Yellow also evokes the golden hues of ramen broth and noodles, reinforcing the food connection.
Orange works well with the subheading with yellow as the background color.
Yellow contrasts well with red, ensuring high visibility
Red is great for attention, while light yellow keeps the background soft and readable
Typography & Color Balance
Light yellow/ Beige
HEX eeebc9
Red
HEX da1f27
Orange
HEX dd5736
Yellow green
HEX ccd02b
Tertiary
Primary
Secondary
Secondary
Color Palette Used
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Elements in ramen
modern ramen bowl inspos
Engaging, playful, interactive
Illustration Style Exploration
ART STYLE- VECTOR ILLUSTRATION
different explorations
variations in line weight
mostly used curvy lines
SKETCHES & IDEATIONS
Whole layout ideation
Final Infographics
TOOLS USED
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