Queensland Chinese zodiac commemorative birth certificates

Partnered with Queensland Government, introducing the newest line of Queensland commemorative birth certificates—the Chinese zodiac range.

Queensland is the state of sunshine, nature and different cultures, and I feel very honoured to design this range that embodies this. Harmony, multiculture and nature are the underlying themes of this range.

In this range, I paired 12 traditional Chinese zodiac animal signs with different plants that you can find in Queensland, and I put these combinations together in different scenarios. For example, forest, farm, or even the sky! As for the medium and technique, I combined Chinese painting, Chinese ink and Chinese colour and watercolour. When you look at the designs, you can see the traditional Chinese painting style, but it’s more vibrant and delightful.

In every design, I put the Chinese characters and the English title ‘Year of the Animal’. For the Chinese characters, it is a combination of the hour character and the character of the animal itself because, in Chinese culture, Chinese zodiac signs do not only represent personality, but also hours of the day.

What I love most about this range is the feeling I get when I look at them. I can see that the animals are living and playing very happily in nature and I feel very harmonious, happy, and comfortable. This is the feeling that I wanted to create for when parents when they look at their baby playing in nature. In every design, I captured the very typical behaviour of these animals to represent these concepts in a good way.

I hope this range can showcase the lovely spirit of Queensland and I hope this can be a beautiful gift to Queensland families.

2021 - 2022

Year of the Rat

Celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Rat with this commemorative birth certificate. Those born in the Year of the Rat are said to be quick-witted, resourceful, and versatile. In this design, the rat is surrounded by frangipani. The colorful and bright frangipani perfectly complement the cute demeanor of this rat—a great match.

Year of the Ox

Celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Ox with this commemorative birth certificate. Those born in the Year of the Ox are said to be diligent, dependable, and strong-minded. This entire range was created during the Year of the Ox (2021), so the Ox is symbolically paired with Queensland's floral emblem, the Cooktown Orchid.

Year of the Tiger

Celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Tiger with this commemorative birth certificate. Those born in the Year of the Tiger are said to be brave, confident, and competitive. In this design the tiger is paired with golden wattle, which is symbolic of the tiger’s bravery.

Year of the Rabbit

Celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Rabbit with this commemorative birth certificate. Those born in the Year of the Rabbit are said to be pure, elegant, and kind. This rabbit is suitably surrounded by lemon myrtle. It’s a special pairing—the pure, white fragrant lemon myrtle flowers perfectly capture the innocence of the rabbit.

Year of the Dragon

Celebrate the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Dragon with this commemorative birth certificate. Those born in the Year of the Dragon are said to be aspiring, self-motivated, and enthusiastic. A unique design, this dragon fittingly features up in the sky. There’s no better scene for the only mythical creature of the zodiac!

Year of the Snake

Celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Snake with this commemorative birth certificate. Those born in the Year of the Snake are said to be enigmatic, intelligent, and wise. In this design, the snake was aesthetically paired with eucalyptus. The smooth clean line of the eucalyptus ideally compliments the shape of the snake.

Year of the Horse

Celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse with this commemorative birth certificate. Those born in the Year of the Horse are said to be animated, active, and optimistic. This design pairs the horse with bottle brush. The eye-catching, graceful line of the red bottle brush sets off the agility of the horse.

Year of the Goat

Celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Goat with this commemorative birth certificate. Those born in the Year of the Goat are said to be calm, gentle, and sympathetic. The grevillea surrounds the goat in this design. The grevillea’s exquisite, pastel-coloured flowers harmonises beautifully with the calmness of the goat.

Year of the Monkey

Celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Monkey with this commemorative birth certificate. Those born in the Year of the Monkey are said to be smart, curious, and gumptious. The monkey is paired with the glory lily. It’s a great match because the glory lily captures the vibrancy and spark of the monkey.

Year of the Rooster

Celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Rooster with this commemorative birth certificate. Those born in the Year of the Rooster are said to be observant, hardworking, and courageous. In this design, the rooster is matched with waratah. The waratah’s beautiful, layered petals especially complement the detail in the rooster's feathers.

Year of the Dog

Celebrate the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Dog with this commemorative birth certificate. Those born in the Year of the Dog are said to be loyal, honest, and trustworthy. The dog is paired with banksia in this scene—a significant pairing because they both feature a warm and soft yellow hue that typically evokes happy memories.

Year of the Pig

Celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Pig with this commemorative birth certificate. Those born in the Year of the Pig are said to be compassionate, generous, and lucky. This pig is symbolically joined by protea flowers. The round and magnificent shape of the protea is representative of the generous spirit of the pig.