ICLLC is a yearly event that celebrates literature, language and culture. This year’s focus is on Japanese writers and translators. The guidebook contains all the details for the three day event including speakers, timetable, map and more.

The Identity revolves around the komejirushi ※ (Reference Mark). It is used as a combination of the asterisk and the exclamation mark and essentially means “this is important, read this!”. With Japanese foundations and relevant typographic use — this symbol became an integral part of the ICLLC identity; being used as a logo, a venue identifier, in it’s original use throughout the project and much more.

The guidebook and other printed matter are on colorplan papers, forest, mist and scarlet to reflect the thoughtfulness and stillness behind the practice of Shinrin Yoku which translates to ‘Forest Bathing’. To put focus on the literature of a visual identity the images are all encased within subtle thin frames whereas the text roams free on the pages of the guidebook and other printed materials.