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THE STUDIO ARCHIVE · 차림의 기록

A design takes shape.
Every version leaves a trace.

From the first botanical mark to a small flower in nacre. The colors, objects and ideas that brought Charim here, kept together so you can see what changed.

151 visual studies / 01 collection in the making

151 studies · All studies

DESIGN CHAPTER

38 · A matching black cloth

Black tea cloth · silver flower embroideryView artwork ↗
PackagingCURRENT DIRECTION

Black tea cloth · silver flower embroidery

Black edition textile concept with a silver-toned embroidered flower. Existing cups, ceramics, tea pouch colors and optional white diary are retained. Generated mockup; materials require sampling.

Black ritual set + Tea Diary · black clothView artwork ↗
CollectionsCURRENT DIRECTION

Black ritual set + Tea Diary · black cloth

Black edition textile concept with a silver-toned embroidered flower. Existing cups, ceramics, tea pouch colors and optional white diary are retained. Generated mockup; materials require sampling.

Black ritual set · black clothView artwork ↗
CollectionsCURRENT DIRECTION

Black ritual set · black cloth

Black edition textile concept with a silver-toned embroidered flower. Existing cups, ceramics, tea pouch colors and optional white diary are retained. Generated mockup; materials require sampling.

Black box + black embroidered clothView artwork ↗
PackagingCURRENT DIRECTION

Black box + black embroidered cloth

Black edition textile concept with a silver-toned embroidered flower. Existing cups, ceramics, tea pouch colors and optional white diary are retained. Generated mockup; materials require sampling.

DESIGN CHAPTER

37 · The ritual, with a diary

White ritual set + Tea DiaryView artwork ↗
CollectionsCURRENT DIRECTION

White ritual set + Tea Diary

Optional diary-included configuration with the new white hardcover and six numbered tea pouches laid flat together. Generated presentation concept; final packing, quantities and materials are still in development.

Black ritual set + Tea DiaryView artwork ↗
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Black ritual set + Tea Diary

Earlier Black edition with celadon cloth, retained before the matching black textile update.

DESIGN CHAPTER

36 · A quieter white diary

White diary · front cover artworkView artwork ↗
Tea DiaryCURRENT DIRECTION

White diary · front cover artwork

Refined contemporary diary concept: matte white boards, a tiny pearlescent flower, restrained black lettering and one pale celadon ribbon. Physical materials and binding are proposed for sampling.

The Cup / The Moment · refined physical conceptView artwork ↗
Tea DiaryCURRENT DIRECTION

The Cup / The Moment · refined physical concept

Refined contemporary diary concept: matte white boards, a tiny pearlescent flower, restrained black lettering and one pale celadon ribbon. Physical materials and binding are proposed for sampling.

White hardcover · a quieter diaryView artwork ↗
Tea DiaryCURRENT DIRECTION

White hardcover · a quieter diary

Refined contemporary diary concept: matte white boards, a tiny pearlescent flower, restrained black lettering and one pale celadon ribbon. Physical materials and binding are proposed for sampling.

DESIGN CHAPTER

35 · Clearer forms, quieter lines

Four-step ritual guide · refined lineworkView artwork ↗
PackagingCURRENT DIRECTION

Four-step ritual guide · refined linework

Redrawn vector line illustrations of the rounded Bloom cup and side-handle teapot, with consistent strokes and a clear pouring stream. The original four-panel layout and bilingual guidance are retained.

DESIGN CHAPTER

34 · A square, made with care

Cut the square · tea cloth makingView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Cut the square · tea cloth making

Generated illustration of a proposed single-piece celadon tea cloth construction, with silver flower embroidery. Not a historical workshop photograph or a confirmed production process.

Finish the edges · tea cloth makingView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Finish the edges · tea cloth making

Generated illustration of a proposed single-piece celadon tea cloth construction, with silver flower embroidery. Not a historical workshop photograph or a confirmed production process.

Stitch the flower · tea cloth makingView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Stitch the flower · tea cloth making

Generated illustration of a proposed single-piece celadon tea cloth construction, with silver flower embroidery. Not a historical workshop photograph or a confirmed production process.

Finish, fold & wrap · tea cloth makingView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Finish, fold & wrap · tea cloth making

Generated illustration of a proposed single-piece celadon tea cloth construction, with silver flower embroidery. Not a historical workshop photograph or a confirmed production process.

DESIGN CHAPTER

33 · Six teas, one view

White bundle · six teas togetherView artwork ↗
CollectionsCURRENT DIRECTION

White bundle · six teas together

Generated presentation concept: all six numbered tea pouches lie flat beside the open bundle, with their individual colors and labels visible. Final recipes, quantities and packing arrangement are still in development.

Black bundle · six teas togetherView artwork ↗
Collections

Black bundle · six teas together

Earlier Black edition with celadon cloth, retained before the matching black textile update.

DESIGN CHAPTER

32 · Imagining the making process

Review the sample · ceramic developmentView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Review the sample · ceramic development

Generated illustration of a possible ceramic development route using the Bloom cup direction. A design explanation, not a record of an appointed maker or completed product tests.

Glaze & fire · ceramic developmentView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Glaze & fire · ceramic development

Generated illustration of a possible ceramic development route using the Bloom cup direction. A design explanation, not a record of an appointed maker or completed product tests.

Dry & refine the foot · ceramic developmentView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Dry & refine the foot · ceramic development

Generated illustration of a possible ceramic development route using the Bloom cup direction. A design explanation, not a record of an appointed maker or completed product tests.

Form the cup · ceramic developmentView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Form the cup · ceramic development

Generated illustration of a possible ceramic development route using the Bloom cup direction. A design explanation, not a record of an appointed maker or completed product tests.

DESIGN CHAPTER

31 · Black & White sibling editions

Black · same collection, satin-black cupsView artwork ↗
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Black · same collection, satin-black cups

Black sibling of the White edition. Matching box layout and rounded Bloom form, charcoal paper and a satin-black ceramic finish concept. AI-generated design study; physical materials and manufacturing remain unconfirmed.

Black · matching floral-band gift boxView artwork ↗
Packaging

Black · matching floral-band gift box

Earlier Black edition with celadon cloth, retained before the matching black textile update.

Satin black · Bloom cup pairView artwork ↗
CollectionsCURRENT DIRECTION

Satin black · Bloom cup pair

Black sibling of the White edition. Matching box layout and rounded Bloom form, charcoal paper and a satin-black ceramic finish concept. AI-generated design study; physical materials and manufacturing remain unconfirmed.

DESIGN CHAPTER

30 · Current pouch in the bundle

White bundle · current Nokcha pouchView artwork ↗
Packaging

White bundle · current Nokcha pouch

Updated green tea pouch: plain black flower, million routines, 차림, 01 NOKCHA and tea-leaf ingredient label. Retains the White bundle design direction and silver flower embroidery. AI-generated concept.

DESIGN CHAPTER

29 · Product-matched brewing guide

Share & notice · product ritual sceneView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Share & notice · product ritual scene

Generated contemporary brewing concept using the Bloom cup direction, a white side-handle pot, walnut tray and silver-embroidered celadon cloth. Replaces the earlier green line icons.

Steep, then decant · product ritual sceneView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Steep, then decant · product ritual scene

Generated contemporary brewing concept using the Bloom cup direction, a white side-handle pot, walnut tray and silver-embroidered celadon cloth. Replaces the earlier green line icons.

Cool the water · product ritual sceneView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Cool the water · product ritual scene

Generated contemporary brewing concept using the Bloom cup direction, a white side-handle pot, walnut tray and silver-embroidered celadon cloth. Replaces the earlier green line icons.

Set out & measure · product ritual sceneView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Set out & measure · product ritual scene

Generated contemporary brewing concept using the Bloom cup direction, a white side-handle pot, walnut tray and silver-embroidered celadon cloth. Replaces the earlier green line icons.

DESIGN CHAPTER

28 · Earlier brewing guide icons

Share & notice · early line iconView artwork ↗
Illustration

Share & notice · early line icon

Earlier four-step loose-leaf brewing illustration, preserved before the product-matched photographic concept sequence.

Steep, then decant · early line iconView artwork ↗
Illustration

Steep, then decant · early line icon

Earlier four-step loose-leaf brewing illustration, preserved before the product-matched photographic concept sequence.

Cool the water · early line iconView artwork ↗
Illustration

Cool the water · early line icon

Earlier four-step loose-leaf brewing illustration, preserved before the product-matched photographic concept sequence.

Set out & measure · early line iconView artwork ↗
Illustration

Set out & measure · early line icon

Earlier four-step loose-leaf brewing illustration, preserved before the product-matched photographic concept sequence.

DESIGN CHAPTER

27 · Bloom cup proportion refinement

Jujube · Bloom tea portraitView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Jujube · Bloom tea portrait

Korean ink-wash landscape and ingredients retained, with a Bloom cup and revised height-to-width proportions. AI-generated concept illustration, not a physical size specification.

Omija · Bloom tea portraitView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Omija · Bloom tea portrait

Korean ink-wash landscape and ingredients retained, with a Bloom cup and revised height-to-width proportions. AI-generated concept illustration, not a physical size specification.

Yuja · Bloom tea portraitView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Yuja · Bloom tea portrait

Korean ink-wash landscape and ingredients retained, with a Bloom cup and revised height-to-width proportions. AI-generated concept illustration, not a physical size specification.

Roasted barley · Bloom tea portraitView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Roasted barley · Bloom tea portrait

Korean ink-wash landscape and ingredients retained, with a Bloom cup and revised height-to-width proportions. AI-generated concept illustration, not a physical size specification.

Oxidized tea · Bloom tea portraitView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Oxidized tea · Bloom tea portrait

Korean ink-wash landscape and ingredients retained, with a Bloom cup and revised height-to-width proportions. AI-generated concept illustration, not a physical size specification.

Green tea · Bloom tea portraitView artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Green tea · Bloom tea portrait

Korean ink-wash landscape and ingredients retained, with a Bloom cup and revised height-to-width proportions. AI-generated concept illustration, not a physical size specification.

DESIGN CHAPTER

26 · Bloom tea scene studies

Jujube · Bloom scene studyView artwork ↗
Illustration

Jujube · Bloom scene study

Cup replacement study retaining the Korean ink-wash landscape and ingredients. Superseded after cup proportions were reviewed.

Omija · Bloom scene studyView artwork ↗
Illustration

Omija · Bloom scene study

Cup replacement study retaining the Korean ink-wash landscape and ingredients. Superseded after cup proportions were reviewed.

Yuja · Bloom scene studyView artwork ↗
Illustration

Yuja · Bloom scene study

Cup replacement study retaining the Korean ink-wash landscape and ingredients. Superseded after cup proportions were reviewed.

Roasted barley · Bloom scene studyView artwork ↗
Illustration

Roasted barley · Bloom scene study

Cup replacement study retaining the Korean ink-wash landscape and ingredients. Superseded after cup proportions were reviewed.

Oxidized tea · Bloom scene studyView artwork ↗
Illustration

Oxidized tea · Bloom scene study

Cup replacement study retaining the Korean ink-wash landscape and ingredients. Superseded after cup proportions were reviewed.

Green tea · Bloom scene studyView artwork ↗
Illustration

Green tea · Bloom scene study

Cup replacement study retaining the Korean ink-wash landscape and ingredients. Superseded after cup proportions were reviewed.

DESIGN CHAPTER

25 · One flower and six colors

million routines 차림 · 녹차 · CeladonView artwork ↗
CollectionsCURRENT DIRECTION

million routines 차림 · 녹차 · Celadon

Plain black flower logo; million routines and 차림 branding without romanized CHARIM. Ingredient colors distinguish the six pouch concepts. AI-generated design study; production specifications and final labels remain unconfirmed.

million routines 차림 · 발효차 · AmberView artwork ↗
CollectionsCURRENT DIRECTION

million routines 차림 · 발효차 · Amber

Plain black flower logo; million routines and 차림 branding without romanized CHARIM. Ingredient colors distinguish the six pouch concepts. AI-generated design study; production specifications and final labels remain unconfirmed.

million routines 차림 · 보리차 · OatView artwork ↗
CollectionsCURRENT DIRECTION

million routines 차림 · 보리차 · Oat

Plain black flower logo; million routines and 차림 branding without romanized CHARIM. Ingredient colors distinguish the six pouch concepts. AI-generated design study; production specifications and final labels remain unconfirmed.

million routines 차림 · 유자차 · CitronView artwork ↗
CollectionsCURRENT DIRECTION

million routines 차림 · 유자차 · Citron

Plain black flower logo; million routines and 차림 branding without romanized CHARIM. Ingredient colors distinguish the six pouch concepts. AI-generated design study; production specifications and final labels remain unconfirmed.

million routines 차림 · 오미자차 · BerryView artwork ↗
CollectionsCURRENT DIRECTION

million routines 차림 · 오미자차 · Berry

Plain black flower logo; million routines and 차림 branding without romanized CHARIM. Ingredient colors distinguish the six pouch concepts. AI-generated design study; production specifications and final labels remain unconfirmed.

million routines 차림 · 대추차 · JujubeView artwork ↗
CollectionsCURRENT DIRECTION

million routines 차림 · 대추차 · Jujube

Plain black flower logo; million routines and 차림 branding without romanized CHARIM. Ingredient colors distinguish the six pouch concepts. AI-generated design study; production specifications and final labels remain unconfirmed.

DESIGN CHAPTER

24 · Silver stitches and six teas

Charim · White box and silver flower embroideryView artwork ↗
CollectionsCURRENT DIRECTION

Charim · White box and silver flower embroidery

AI-generated concept. Silver flower embroidery and six numbered tea pouch directions; final materials, producers, recipes and labels require development.

Charim · Bloom cups and silver embroidery bundleView artwork ↗
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Charim · Bloom cups and silver embroidery bundle

AI-generated concept. Silver flower embroidery and six numbered tea pouch directions; final materials, producers, recipes and labels require development. Superseded in the active White bundle by the current numbered Nokcha pouch label.

Charim · Celadon cloth with silver flower stitchesView artwork ↗
CollectionsCURRENT DIRECTION

Charim · Celadon cloth with silver flower stitches

AI-generated concept. Silver flower embroidery and six numbered tea pouch directions; final materials, producers, recipes and labels require development.

Charim · 01 Nokcha pouchView artwork ↗
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Charim · 01 Nokcha pouch

Earlier silver-flower pouch direction, superseded by the plain black flower and ingredient-color version. AI-generated concept. Silver flower embroidery and six numbered tea pouch directions; final materials, producers, recipes and labels require development.

Charim · 02 Balhyocha pouchView artwork ↗
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Charim · 02 Balhyocha pouch

Earlier silver-flower pouch direction, superseded by the plain black flower and ingredient-color version. AI-generated concept. Silver flower embroidery and six numbered tea pouch directions; final materials, producers, recipes and labels require development.

Charim · 03 Boricha pouchView artwork ↗
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Charim · 03 Boricha pouch

Earlier silver-flower pouch direction, superseded by the plain black flower and ingredient-color version. AI-generated concept. Silver flower embroidery and six numbered tea pouch directions; final materials, producers, recipes and labels require development.

Charim · 04 Yujacha pouchView artwork ↗
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Charim · 04 Yujacha pouch

Earlier silver-flower pouch direction, superseded by the plain black flower and ingredient-color version. AI-generated concept. Silver flower embroidery and six numbered tea pouch directions; final materials, producers, recipes and labels require development.

Charim · 05 Omijacha pouchView artwork ↗
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Charim · 05 Omijacha pouch

Earlier silver-flower pouch direction, superseded by the plain black flower and ingredient-color version. AI-generated concept. Silver flower embroidery and six numbered tea pouch directions; final materials, producers, recipes and labels require development.

Charim · 06 Daechucha pouchView artwork ↗
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Charim · 06 Daechucha pouch

Earlier silver-flower pouch direction, superseded by the plain black flower and ingredient-color version. AI-generated concept. Silver flower embroidery and six numbered tea pouch directions; final materials, producers, recipes and labels require development.

DESIGN CHAPTER

23 · One flower, one collection

Charim · One identity in black & whiteView artwork ↗
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Charim · One identity in black & white

Archived alternative · not the active product design. Matching box structure, flower and typography in two colorways. AI-generated design concept; final materials and suppliers are unconfirmed.

Charim · Six-tea drawer & Bloom cupsView artwork ↗
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Charim · Six-tea drawer & Bloom cups

Archived alternative · not the active product design. Six numbered tea packs, band-free white/celadon cup pair, matching ceramics and cloth. AI-generated design concept; final materials and suppliers are unconfirmed.

Charim · White hardcover Tea DiaryView artwork ↗
Tea Diary

Charim · White hardcover Tea Diary

Archived alternative · not the active product design. White cloth, nacre-like flower, subtle title panel and celadon ribbon. AI-generated design concept; final materials and suppliers are unconfirmed.

Charim · Six ingredient familiesView artwork ↗
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Charim · Six ingredient families

Archived alternative · not the active product design. Green and oxidized leaves, barley, yuja, omija and jujube. Ingredient concept images, not supplier batches. AI-generated design concept; final materials and suppliers are unconfirmed.

DESIGN CHAPTER

22 · Nacre cups without the band

Bloom · Nacre flower, no bandView artwork ↗
CollectionsCURRENT DIRECTION

Bloom · Nacre flower, no band

White and celadon cup study with a single small pearl-like flower. The lower decorative band is removed; the ceramic foot, interior and rim stay plain. AI-generated design concept; finish and production method are unconfirmed.

Drifting Petals · A lighter nacre studyView artwork ↗
CollectionsCURRENT DIRECTION

Drifting Petals · A lighter nacre study

Three asymmetric pearl-like petals replace the single flower on white and celadon cups. No decorative band around the foot or rim. AI-generated design concept; finish and production method are unconfirmed.

DESIGN CHAPTER

21 · Lessons with Teacher Cha

Before the First Pour · The first telling-offView artwork ↗
StoriesCURRENT DIRECTION

Before the First Pour · The first telling-off

Original fictional apprenticeship scene. Haein learns tea making through mistakes, a strict teacher’s corrections and years of returning to practice. Teacher Cha and the workshops are invented.

Before the First Pour · Again, and againView artwork ↗
StoriesCURRENT DIRECTION

Before the First Pour · Again, and again

Original fictional apprenticeship scene. Haein learns tea making through mistakes, a strict teacher’s corrections and years of returning to practice. Teacher Cha and the workshops are invented.

Before the First Pour · Her own handsView artwork ↗
StoriesCURRENT DIRECTION

Before the First Pour · Her own hands

Original fictional apprenticeship scene. Haein learns tea making through mistakes, a strict teacher’s corrections and years of returning to practice. Teacher Cha and the workshops are invented.

DESIGN CHAPTER

20 · Four complete collection studies

Yeobaek · Bambit · Cheongyeon · Seon

Four complete tea-set concepts, plus the comparison board. Original PNGs, comparison image, generation prompts and collection notes.
Download all four collections ↗View the original prompts ↗
01 · Yeobaek / 여백View artwork ↗
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01 · Yeobaek / 여백

Quiet soft-white ceramics, fine celadon foot accents, a pale tray and an ivory gift box. A restrained base-line collection study. Each board includes cups, saucers, teapot, cooling bowl, tray, cloth, gift box, tea pouch, guide and cards. Digital concept; final production details remain in development.

02 · Bambit / 밤빛View artwork ↗
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02 · Bambit / 밤빛

Ink-black exteriors, white interiors, a dark wood tray and a nacre-floral box. A premium gifting collection study. Each board includes cups, saucers, teapot, cooling bowl, tray, cloth, gift box, tea pouch, guide and cards. Digital concept; final production details remain in development.

03 · Cheongyeon / 청연View artwork ↗
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03 · Cheongyeon / 청연

Pale celadon glaze, fine vertical fluting, a light wood tray and textured celadon packaging. A study in ceramic color and texture. Each board includes cups, saucers, teapot, cooling bowl, tray, cloth, gift box, tea pouch, guide and cards. Digital concept; final production details remain in development.

04 · Seon / 선View artwork ↗
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04 · Seon / 선

Simple forms, white-and-celadon cups, black square saucers and graphic packaging lines. A contemporary object-led collection study. Each board includes cups, saucers, teapot, cooling bowl, tray, cloth, gift box, tea pouch, guide and cards. Digital concept; final production details remain in development.

05 · Four collections together / 전체 비교View artwork ↗
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05 · Four collections together / 전체 비교

Side-by-side comparison of Yeobaek, Bambit, Cheongyeon and Seon. The four full design boards are retained individually above. The optional Tea Diary remains a separate product. Original generated concept comparison.

DESIGN CHAPTER

19 · Individual cups & nacre marks

Charim · White cup / Original EditionView artwork ↗
PackagingCURRENT DIRECTION

Charim · White cup / Original Edition

Individual digital cup design concept. Original black flower or proposed nacre-look exterior flower. Maker, materials and production methods remain unconfirmed.

Charim · Celadon cup / Original EditionView artwork ↗
PackagingCURRENT DIRECTION

Charim · Celadon cup / Original Edition

Individual digital cup design concept. Original black flower or proposed nacre-look exterior flower. Maker, materials and production methods remain unconfirmed.

Charim · White cup / Nacre EditionView artwork ↗
PackagingCURRENT DIRECTION

Charim · White cup / Nacre Edition

Individual digital cup design concept. Original black flower or proposed nacre-look exterior flower. Maker, materials and production methods remain unconfirmed.

Charim · Celadon cup / Nacre EditionView artwork ↗
PackagingCURRENT DIRECTION

Charim · Celadon cup / Nacre Edition

Individual digital cup design concept. Original black flower or proposed nacre-look exterior flower. Maker, materials and production methods remain unconfirmed.

DESIGN CHAPTER

18 · The hands behind the cup

Before the First Pour · clay & shapingView artwork ↗
StoriesCURRENT DIRECTION

Before the First Pour · clay & shaping

Original fictional maker comic. Haein and her workshop are invented; the ceramic process and finished cups are illustrative concepts, not a record of an appointed manufacturer.

Before the First Pour · the small decisionsView artwork ↗
StoriesCURRENT DIRECTION

Before the First Pour · the small decisions

Original fictional maker comic. Haein and her workshop are invented; the ceramic process and finished cups are illustrative concepts, not a record of an appointed manufacturer.

Before the First Pour · after the waitView artwork ↗
StoriesCURRENT DIRECTION

Before the First Pour · after the wait

Original fictional maker comic. Haein and her workshop are invented; the ceramic process and finished cups are illustrative concepts, not a record of an appointed manufacturer.

DESIGN CHAPTER

17 · A closer look at the cups

Charim cup · flower & glazeView artwork ↗
PackagingCURRENT DIRECTION

Charim cup · flower & glaze

Digital concept detail based on the original white and celadon cup pair. Proposed features, not photographs of manufactured cups; maker and final specifications are still to be confirmed.

Charim cup · foot & pearl lineView artwork ↗
PackagingCURRENT DIRECTION

Charim cup · foot & pearl line

Digital concept detail based on the original white and celadon cup pair. Proposed features, not photographs of manufactured cups; maker and final specifications are still to be confirmed.

Charim cup · interior & rimView artwork ↗
PackagingCURRENT DIRECTION

Charim cup · interior & rim

Digital concept detail based on the original white and celadon cup pair. Proposed features, not photographs of manufactured cups; maker and final specifications are still to be confirmed.

DESIGN CHAPTER

16 · A modern return

White, Black & Celadon · modern restorationView artwork ↗
IdentityCURRENT DIRECTION

White, Black & Celadon · modern restoration

Clean white surfaces, ink-black type, pale celadon accents and minimal flower marks. Animation removed; Black and White editions retained.

DESIGN CHAPTER

15 · Water, pigment & light

Water finds its way · moving watercolor v3View artwork ↗
Illustration

Water finds its way · moving watercolor v3

Retired watercolor animation experiment. Preserved only as a still image in the design archive.

DESIGN CHAPTER

14 · Six Korean cups

Nokcha · Korean green tea / tea portrait v4View artwork ↗
Illustration

Nokcha · Korean green tea / tea portrait v4

Earlier Korean ink-wash tea portrait with a superseded cup design. Retained as design history.

Balhyocha · Korean oxidized tea / tea portrait v4View artwork ↗
Illustration

Balhyocha · Korean oxidized tea / tea portrait v4

Earlier Korean ink-wash tea portrait with a superseded cup design. Retained as design history.

Boricha · roasted barley tea / tea portrait v4View artwork ↗
Illustration

Boricha · roasted barley tea / tea portrait v4

Earlier Korean ink-wash tea portrait with a superseded cup design. Retained as design history.

Yujacha · yuja citron tea / tea portrait v4View artwork ↗
Illustration

Yujacha · yuja citron tea / tea portrait v4

Earlier Korean ink-wash tea portrait with a superseded cup design. Retained as design history.

Omijacha · omija berry tea / tea portrait v4View artwork ↗
Illustration

Omijacha · omija berry tea / tea portrait v4

Earlier Korean ink-wash tea portrait with a superseded cup design. Retained as design history.

Daechucha · jujube tea / tea portrait v4View artwork ↗
Illustration

Daechucha · jujube tea / tea portrait v4

Earlier Korean ink-wash tea portrait with a superseded cup design. Retained as design history.

DESIGN CHAPTER

13 · Tea into light

Tea into light · porcelain & ink landscape v2View artwork ↗
Illustration

Tea into light · porcelain & ink landscape v2

Earlier tea-to-nacre artwork, retained in the archive. The interactive scene has been removed from the website.

Tea into light · nacre transformation v2View artwork ↗
Illustration

Tea into light · nacre transformation v2

Earlier tea-to-nacre artwork, retained in the archive. The interactive scene has been removed from the website.

Tea into light · earlier vector scene v1View artwork ↗
Illustration

Tea into light · earlier vector scene v1

Earlier tea-to-nacre artwork, retained in the archive. The interactive scene has been removed from the website.

DESIGN CHAPTER

12 · Black & White editions

White · Version 2 / complete bundleView artwork ↗
Packaging

White · Version 2 / complete bundle

The earlier white design, restored as White Version 2 with the current Charim name. Black flower mark, white box, black nacre-floral details and celadon accents. Superseded in the active White bundle by the current numbered Nokcha pouch label.

White · Version 2 / closed gift boxView artwork ↗
PackagingCURRENT DIRECTION

White · Version 2 / closed gift box

The earlier white design, restored as White Version 2 with the current Charim name. Black flower mark, white box, black nacre-floral details and celadon accents.

DESIGN CHAPTER

11 · Illustrated tea diary

Tea Diary · illustrated tea atlas v3View artwork ↗
Tea DiaryCURRENT DIRECTION

Tea Diary · illustrated tea atlas v3

96-page illustrated edition: four tea portraits, preparation drawings and thirty undated entries.

DESIGN CHAPTER

08 · Black, nacre & embroidery

Tea Diary · earlier 80-page interiorView artwork ↗
Tea Diary

Tea Diary · earlier 80-page interior

Earlier 80-page interior, before the illustrated tea atlas. Preserved as part of the design process.

Black box & nacre tea pouch v3View artwork ↗
PackagingCURRENT DIRECTION

Black box & nacre tea pouch v3

Current concept direction. Final materials and specifications are in development.

Black tea label · print artwork v3View artwork ↗
PackagingCURRENT DIRECTION

Black tea label · print artwork v3

Current flat artwork. Printed nacre appearance is a proposed effect, not real shell inlay.

Complete black bundle v3View artwork ↗
PackagingCURRENT DIRECTION

Complete black bundle v3

Current concept direction. Final materials and specifications are in development.

Flower · nacre print artwork v3View artwork ↗
IdentityCURRENT DIRECTION

Flower · nacre print artwork v3

Current flat artwork. Printed nacre appearance is a proposed effect, not real shell inlay.

Flower embroidery · handkerchief v1View artwork ↗
PackagingCURRENT DIRECTION

Flower embroidery · handkerchief v1

Current concept direction. Final materials and specifications are in development.

Tea Diary · black hardcover v2View artwork ↗
Tea Diary

Tea Diary · black hardcover v2

Earlier black hardcover direction, retained after the refined white diary redesign.

Tea Diary · hardcover front artwork v2View artwork ↗
Tea Diary

Tea Diary · hardcover front artwork v2

Earlier black hardcover direction, retained after the refined white diary redesign.

Tea Diary · hardcover interior v2View artwork ↗
Tea Diary

Tea Diary · hardcover interior v2

Earlier black hardcover direction, retained after the refined white diary redesign.

DESIGN CHAPTER

10 · Korean light & space

Nacre, moon jar & mountain landscape v4View artwork ↗
IllustrationCURRENT DIRECTION

Nacre, moon jar & mountain landscape v4

Current original digital artwork: nacre, plum blossom, moon jar and mountains. A contemporary artistic study.

DESIGN CHAPTER

09 · One More Cup

One More Cup · something worth keepingView artwork ↗
Stories

One More Cup · something worth keeping

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

One More Cup · the first pourView artwork ↗
Stories

One More Cup · the first pour

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

One More Cup · the invitationView artwork ↗
Stories

One More Cup · the invitation

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

DESIGN CHAPTER

07 · Modern hanbok & ink

Modern hanbok illustration v3View artwork ↗
Illustration

Modern hanbok illustration v3

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

DESIGN CHAPTER

06 · The first tea diary

Cover BackView artwork ↗
Tea Diary

Cover Back

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Cover FrontView artwork ↗
Tea Diary

Cover Front

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Kit Companion InsertView artwork ↗
Tea Diary

Kit Companion Insert

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Paper BandView artwork ↗
Tea Diary

Paper Band

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Tea Diary · celadon cover v1View artwork ↗
Tea Diary

Tea Diary · celadon cover v1

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Tea Diary · first interior mockupView artwork ↗
Tea Diary

Tea Diary · first interior mockup

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

DESIGN CHAPTER

05 · Named Charim

Charim Box Master V1View artwork ↗
Packaging

Charim Box Master V1

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Charim Bundle Master V1View artwork ↗
Packaging

Charim Bundle Master V1

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Charim Conversation Card V1View artwork ↗
Packaging

Charim Conversation Card V1

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Charim Ritual Guide V1View artwork ↗
Packaging

Charim Ritual Guide V1

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Charim Tea Label Front V1View artwork ↗
Packaging

Charim Tea Label Front V1

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

DESIGN CHAPTER

04 · The cup pair

Box Master V1View artwork ↗
Packaging

Box Master V1

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Bundle Master V1View artwork ↗
Packaging

Bundle Master V1

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Cups Master V1View artwork ↗
Packaging

Cups Master V1

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

DESIGN CHAPTER

03 · Flower, white & celadon

Black, white & celadon packaging v2View artwork ↗
Identity

Black, white & celadon packaging v2

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Brand Board V2View artwork ↗
Identity

Brand Board V2

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Celadon tea illustration v2View artwork ↗
Illustration

Celadon tea illustration v2

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Conversation Card V2View artwork ↗
Identity

Conversation Card V2

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Flower · pearl-on-black studyView artwork ↗
Identity

Flower · pearl-on-black study

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Flower Logo Celadon V2View artwork ↗
Identity

Flower Logo Celadon V2

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Flower Logo White V2View artwork ↗
Identity

Flower Logo White V2

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Minimal flower logo v2View artwork ↗
Identity

Minimal flower logo v2

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Ritual Guide V2View artwork ↗
Identity

Ritual Guide V2

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Tea Label Front V2View artwork ↗
Identity

Tea Label Front V2

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

White & celadon tea setting v2View artwork ↗
Illustration

White & celadon tea setting v2

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

DESIGN CHAPTER

02 · Korean tea world

Najeon Master V1View artwork ↗
Illustration

Najeon Master V1

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Original plum tea illustration v1View artwork ↗
Illustration

Original plum tea illustration v1

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

Original plum tea setting v1View artwork ↗
Illustration

Original plum tea setting v1

Earlier design study, preserved as part of the collection’s development.

DESIGN CHAPTER

01 · Early tea ritual

Conversation Card V1View artwork ↗
Packaging

Conversation Card V1

Early concept. Includes the former product name and earlier palette.

First complete bundle · plum & ivoryView artwork ↗
Packaging

First complete bundle · plum & ivory

Early concept. Includes the former product name and earlier palette.

First gift box · plum & ivoryView artwork ↗
Packaging

First gift box · plum & ivory

Early concept. Includes the former product name and earlier palette.

Ritual Guide V1View artwork ↗
Packaging

Ritual Guide V1

Early concept. Includes the former product name and earlier palette.

Tea Label Front V1View artwork ↗
Packaging

Tea Label Front V1

Early concept. Includes the former product name and earlier palette.

DESIGN CHAPTER

00 · The beginning

Connection routine · conceptView artwork ↗
Illustration

Connection routine · concept

An early multi-routine direction, before the focus on one Korean tea bundle.

Connection routine · storyView artwork ↗
Illustration

Connection routine · story

An early multi-routine direction, before the focus on one Korean tea bundle.

Evening routine · conceptView artwork ↗
Illustration

Evening routine · concept

An early multi-routine direction, before the focus on one Korean tea bundle.

Evening routine · storyView artwork ↗
Illustration

Evening routine · story

An early multi-routine direction, before the focus on one Korean tea bundle.

Morning routine · conceptView artwork ↗
Illustration

Morning routine · concept

An early multi-routine direction, before the focus on one Korean tea bundle.

Morning routine · storyView artwork ↗
Illustration

Morning routine · story

An early multi-routine direction, before the focus on one Korean tea bundle.

Original botanical logoView artwork ↗
Identity

Original botanical logo

The original supplied leaf-and-bowl identity, before the minimal flower.

A WORK IN PROGRESS

The next chapter
begins at the tea table.

These images are design studies and concept mockups. Earlier names, palettes and proposed materials remain visible as part of the record.

Read the original 80-page diary interior ↗