Faceless
Graphics for Feature Length Documentary
“Faceless” (2021) follows four young protestors in Hong Kong struggling
to protect their freedom and way of life under the shadow of
authoritarianism.
Reflecting on the intimate portrayal in the film and the rapid erosion of freedom and autonomy in Hong Kong, I created a design system for the film graphics and posters focusing on the idea of erasure of identities, and using symbolisms that resonate with Hong Kongers.
The film was premiered at Hot Docs Festival 2021.
Reflecting on the intimate portrayal in the film and the rapid erosion of freedom and autonomy in Hong Kong, I created a design system for the film graphics and posters focusing on the idea of erasure of identities, and using symbolisms that resonate with Hong Kongers.
The film was premiered at Hot Docs Festival 2021.
Graphics
Poster
The poster includes symbolisms familiar to those in the pro-democracy camp — helmet worn by many protesters in face of increasing police forces, a sticker of the Black Bauhinia — a variant of the Hong Kong flag popular in the Anti-Extradition Bill Protest (2019-20), and a graffiti saying “Hongkongers, Resist!”
Film
I prioritized creating a clear and strong graphic system with typographic and graphic elements that could work with a wide range of color tones, as well as communicate a sense of resilience. As the four protagonists’ identities are hidden, I created associated icons for each of them for clear differentiation. The circle & line graphic used for dates and name tags allude to Hong Kong MTR (subway), which hold significance in the protest.
