Minimalist Vector Dumplings Illustration
Chinese Dumplings
Nothing beats a hot plate of this Northeast China staple, wonderful dumplings. Or jiaozi, as it’s known up in the Dongbei region of China. You’ll never have enough of them until you’ve definitely had enough of them. Or if you get some donkey dumplings by mistake. Whichever happens first. I ate these things nearly every day for lunch, so naturally, they clawed at my brain until I featured them in a design.
Simple design elements, maximum effect
I used Illustrator to create three simple vector elements: dumplings, chopsticks, and a dish of the delicious soy dipping sauce that accompanies any plate of dumplings. Alone, these elements are pretty basic, but the combinations of different arrangements are endless, from cool graphic prints to Mandarin flashcards. These three words are enough to set you up with some authentic jiaozi anywhere in China!
Eat your food and wear it, too!
No one is an expert with chopsticks when they first arrive in China. Sure, you may manage with your Americanized Chinese takeout back home, but you haven’t tried to pick up a slippery dumpling yet. Inevitably, you will end up wearing your food. With these prints, you can wear your dumplings without ruining your T-shirt. Who says wearing your food is always a bad thing?
