Traditional Tile Patterns in Taiwan

This book collects four kinds of Taiwan's traditional tiles from the 1920s to the 1980s, recording and cataloging them according to the shapes and patterns of tiles from the perspective of graphic design. We include Majolica tiles, which were decorated on courtyard houses during the Japanese colonial period. Also, we record rectangle tiles which were used frequently since the Kanto earthquake. Besides, we record mosaic tiles and printed tiles, which emerged in 1950s because of the rise of local tile industry and formed the early iconic architectural style of Taiwan. The first part of the book contains the relevant history of the above-mentioned tiles, the photos taken by the authors throughout Taiwan, and the explanation of visual design context of the tiles. The second part provides 100 featured tile patterns which were re-drawn and given pantone color guide by the authors. These tile patterns can be used freely for personal or commercial purposes with the credit to the book. The purpose is to continue the spirit and value of traditional tiles through the transforming and reproduction by different creators. Awards: -2021 iF Design Gold Award -2020 Golden Pin Design Award #Design Mark Recipients -2020 "Shopping Design" BEST 100 #Annual local cultural promotion contribution