The Calendar Project by Five Metal Shop is an experiment to see how an almost obsolete object with a quiet cultural significance might be brought back made relevant again in a modern context by using modern printing, papers, illustrations and design.
This year's calendar takes inspiration from the 2024 zodiac, the Dragon. The grey and metallic colour themes and illustrations begin to form the magical aura of the mythical Dragon. This concept emerges more fully with the beginning of the monthly pages, which, when put together, form a graphic that symbolises this elusive creature.
This calendar is seem as being more than just a time reminder. In truth, it is a loose piece of paper that can transform into something more; a sketch, a love letter, a folded paper boat or even a piece of physical proof that you've made it through this day.
- The Year of the Dragon
- 100% manual binding, from 1/1 to 12/31
- 385 pre-cut pages
- Superfine 30gsm light paper (0.05mm thickness)
- Over 88 illustrations + 24 Solar Terms + 12 Month Patterns + More than 50 Festivals (including New Year's, Valentine's Day and Christmas)
- 10 Pantone Neon / Spot Colours
- 18.4 x 12.3cm
- Made in Taiwan