Summer 2025 - WINNER

Cammie Wei

Things from Taiwan is a bilingual zine that delves into Taiwan’s cultural identity through the lens of everyday objects, iconic street foods, and clean visual storytelling. Presented in both English and Chinese, it invites readers to experience a more intimate side of Taiwan—nostalgic, vibrant, and deeply rooted in daily life. Instead of focusing on typical tourist attractions, the zine highlights the details locals know by heart: plastic stools scattered around food stalls, a humming Tatung rice cooker in the kitchen, and the unmistakable scent of stinky tofu drifting from a night market. These scenes are translated into a graphic language that is minimalist yet full of warmth. Each spread features clean, thoughtful layouts that celebrate form without sacrificing character. Dual-language typography is used not just for accessibility, but as an aesthetic element—balancing space and rhythm across the page. Visual icons such as braised pork rice , bubble milk tea, and stinky tofu serve as cultural anchors, connecting readers to emotional memories through design. These aren’t just foods—they are symbols of home and belonging. Things from Taiwan is both a personal tribute and a design exercise in cultural storytelling. It captures the spirit of a place through careful curation, typographic sensitivity, and a quiet sense of play. Whether you’re returning home or exploring for the first time, this zine offers a warm, visually engaging introduction to the textures of Taiwanese life.