Lumine Yokohama Autumn Sweet Potato Chestnut Pumpkin Fair Poster

Primary Tone: Blue-Violet Background
- Represents calmness, depth, and seasonal maturity — symbolizing autumn dusk.
- Emotionally conveys tranquility and introspection after harvest.
Secondary Colors: Pumpkin Orange & Peach Pink
- Warm hues contrast beautifully with the cool background, highlighting the main ingredients.
- Orange–violet pairing creates a balanced complementary contrast, evoking warmth and abundance.
Accent Color: Leaf Green
- Adds a touch of vitality and natural freshness to an otherwise static palette.
Psychological Impression:
- The color harmony feels gentle and balanced, avoiding overstimulation.
- Expresses “the quiet pleasure of autumn” — cozy, mellow, and refined.

Main Japanese Text (“いも・くり・かぼちゃ”)
- Rounded sans-serif font with soft terminals, evoking warmth and hand-made charm.
- Wide line spacing offers airiness and visual calm.
English Typography (FAIR / Date / Location)
- Geometric sans-serif typeface with modern minimalism.
- Mix of uppercase and lowercase creates rhythm and sophistication.
Weight Distribution:
- Japanese in Regular weight to retain softness.
- “FAIR” slightly heavier (Medium) for anchor emphasis.
Layout Relationship:
- Vertical Japanese text on the left intersects with horizontal English lines, forming a cross-composition that subtly bridges East and West.

Composition Structure:
- Central vertical axis layout with pumpkin as focal point; chestnut and sweet potato form a visual triangle above.
White Space:
- Background occupies large breathing zones (~60%), using texture gradient instead of visual clutter.
- Left text and right empty area stay balanced, allowing a gentle rhythm.
Alignment:
- All text elements aligned along the left margin for order and stability.
- Illustrations follow a triangular geometry, creating equilibrium.
Spatial Logic:
- Combines “structured order” with “airy openness,” typical of Japanese minimalist design.

Eye Path:
- Starts from top-left headline (“Taste the Autumn”), moves to pumpkin, and ends on the FAIR/date zone below.
Focus Hierarchy:
1. Primary: Pumpkin (largest, brightest, most saturated).
2. Secondary: Chestnut & Sweet Potato (supporting context).
3. Tertiary: Text blocks for information anchoring.
Layering Strategy:
- Illustration foregrounded; text remains subtle and integrated.
- Depth built via color temperature contrast, not drop shadows.
Mood & Rhythm:
- Transition from cool to warm tones mimics autumn’s emotional warmth.
- The flat illustration style reinforces calm, contemplative elegance.

Atmospheric Expression:
- Gentle, seasonal, and poetic — not designed to shout but to invite.
- Illustrations and typography together express the “soft rhythm of autumn flavor.”
Design Logic:
- Combines static composition with emotional color flow, producing relaxation and subtle engagement.
- Clear information hierarchy and minimalist restraint align perfectly with LUMINE’s brand aesthetics.
Brand Expression:
- Reflects LUMINE’s urban-natural duality — stylish yet warm, modern yet emotional.
- The poster visualizes “the taste of autumn as lifestyle,” transforming ordinary ingredients into cultural beauty.

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