With Faces, Nathan Yong reveals the kindest, most optimistic, and relaxed side of design.
For October, Cinta Arribas reflects on the importance of adapting to any situation, no matter how complex, even when things take a downturn. The illustration perfectly captures the flexibility needed in such moments, with a character stretching and contorting over Nathan Yong’s Faces table. An optimistic metaphor for the importance of adjusting to challenging situations.
Using India ink on paper, Cinta brings to life the simplicity of a powerful message: in difficult times, it’s important to keep moving forward with a positive attitude. As the saying goes, “Keep a good face, even when things turn down!”
Playing with perspectives and optical illusions, Nathan Yong moves away from traditional aesthetics, using unusual shapes which change their appearance depending on the angle of vision, allowing Faces to transform from an animated object into an abstract piece.
