
An editorial mapping project that visualizes how systems of control shape people, space, and urban behavior.
An editorial mapping project that visualizes how systems of control shape people, space, and urban behavior.
An editorial mapping project that visualizes how systems of control shape people, space, and urban behavior.
2022-2023 /
Visual System / Mapping / Publication
2022-2023 /
Visual System / Mapping / Publication
2022-2023 /
Visual System / Mapping / Publication
Graphic Design · Editorial Design · Typography
Graphic Design · Editorial Design · Typography
Graphic Design · Editorial Design · Typography
The Atlas of Barbarism
The Atlas of Barbarism
The Atlas of Barbarism

The Atlas of Barbarism investigates how urban systems shape movement, access, and behavior through spatial planning, barriers, signage, and other forms of control. Focusing on the Wangjing area of Beijing, the project studies how these mechanisms become embedded in everyday environments and how they influence the way people navigate and experience the city.
The research was translated into a multi-part visual system combining large-format maps, editorial design, chapter-based publications, indexes, hand-built collage maps, and exhibition display. Together, these outputs demonstrate a visual system developed across information design, publication, material experimentation, and spatial presentation.
The Atlas of Barbarism investigates how urban systems shape movement, access, and behavior through spatial planning, barriers, signage, and other forms of control. Focusing on the Wangjing area of Beijing, the project studies how these mechanisms become embedded in everyday environments and how they influence the way people navigate and experience the city.
The research was translated into a multi-part visual system combining large-format maps, editorial design, chapter-based publications, indexes, hand-built collage maps, and exhibition display. Together, these outputs demonstrate a visual system developed across information design, publication, material experimentation, and spatial presentation.
The Atlas of Barbarism investigates how urban systems shape movement, access, and behavior through spatial planning, barriers, signage, and other forms of control. Focusing on the Wangjing area of Beijing, the project studies how these mechanisms become embedded in everyday environments and how they influence the way people navigate and experience the city.
The research was translated into a multi-part visual system combining large-format maps, editorial design, chapter-based publications, indexes, hand-built collage maps, and exhibition display. Together, these outputs demonstrate a visual system developed across information design, publication, material experimentation, and spatial presentation.
ABOUT
ABOUT
ABOUT
Illustrator / InDesign / Photoshop / Mapping / Print Production
Illustrator / InDesign / Photoshop / Mapping / Print Production
Illustrator / InDesign / Photoshop / Mapping / Print Production
TOOLS
TOOLS
TOOLS
10-Map Atlas Series
216-pPage Full-Length Bound Publication
10 Saddle-Stitched Chapter Booklets
Hand-Collaged Maps
Exhibition Installation
10-Map Atlas Series
216-pPage Full-Length Bound Publication
10 Saddle-Stitched Chapter Booklets
Hand-Collaged Maps
Exhibition Installation
10-Map Atlas Series
216-pPage Full-Length Bound Publication
10 Saddle-Stitched Chapter Booklets
Hand-Collaged Maps
Exhibition Installation
OUTOUT
OUTOUT
OUTOUT
Visual Research
Information & Mapping Design
Editorial System Design
Print & Production
Exhibition Design
Visual Research
Information & Mapping Design
Editorial System Design
Print & Production
Exhibition Design
Visual Research
Information & Mapping Design
Editorial System Design
Print & Production
Exhibition Design
ROLE
ROLE
ROLE
02 / Complete Atlas
Full-length bound publication
02 / Complete Atlas
Full-length bound publication
02 / Complete Atlas
Full-length bound publication
01 / Modular Chapter Series
9 saddle-stitched booklets
01 / Modular Chapter Series
9 saddle-stitched booklets
01 / Modular Chapter Series
9 saddle-stitched booklets


The project was developed in two physical formats: a complete bound atlas and a set of nine saddle-stitched chapter booklets. Each booklet corresponds to one chapter of the larger publication, allowing the atlas to function both as a continuous volume and as a modular system.
The project was developed in two physical formats: a complete bound atlas and a set of nine saddle-stitched chapter booklets. Each booklet corresponds to one chapter of the larger publication, allowing the atlas to function both as a continuous volume and as a modular system.
The project was developed in two physical formats: a complete bound atlas and a set of nine saddle-stitched chapter booklets. Each booklet corresponds to one chapter of the larger publication, allowing the atlas to function both as a continuous volume and as a modular system.
Publication System
Publication System
Publication System


10 large-format maps form the core visual system of the publication. Each map combines distinct layers of symbols, color, spatial data, and graphic structures to visualize a different condition within the larger atlas.
10 large-format maps form the core visual system of the publication. Each map combines distinct layers of symbols, color, spatial data, and graphic structures to visualize a different condition within the larger atlas.
10 large-format maps form the core visual system of the publication. Each map combines distinct layers of symbols, color, spatial data, and graphic structures to visualize a different condition within the larger atlas.
01 / 06 A Map of the Wangjing Power Level
01 / 05 A Map of No Entry
01 / 04 A Map of Random Orientation
01 / 03 A Map of Multi-Scale
01 / 02 A Map of Urban Renewal Blueprint
01 / 01 A Map of City Power Expansion
01 / 10 A Map of Entry and Exit
01 / 09 A Map of Find Your Place
01 / 08 A Map of Urban City Network
01 / 07 A Map of City Barbarism Fences











01 / 06 A Map of the Wangjing Power Level
01 / 05 A Map of No Entry
01 / 04 A Map of Random Orientation
01 / 03 A Map of Multi-Scale
01 / 02 A Map of Urban Renewal Blueprint
01 / 01 A Map of City Power Expansion
01 / 10 A Map of Entry and Exit
01 / 09 A Map of Find Your Place
01 / 08 A Map of Urban City Network
01 / 07 A Map of City Barbarism Fences











01 / 06 A Map of the Wangjing Power Level
01 / 05 A Map of No Entry
01 / 04 A Map of Random Orientation
01 / 03 A Map of Multi-Scale
01 / 02 A Map of Urban Renewal Blueprint
01 / 01 A Map of City Power Expansion
01 / 10 A Map of Entry and Exit
01 / 09 A Map of Find Your Place
01 / 08 A Map of Urban City Network
01 / 07 A Map of City Barbarism Fences











Atlas Series
Atlas Series
Atlas Series










Index & Navigation
Index & Navigation
Index & Navigation

Selected Spreads
Selected Spreads
Selected Spreads
Each chapter opener also serves as the cover of its corresponding saddle-stitched booklet, linking the modular booklet series back to the complete atlas.
Each chapter opener also serves as the cover of its corresponding saddle-stitched booklet, linking the modular booklet series back to the complete atlas.
Each chapter opener also serves as the cover of its corresponding saddle-stitched booklet, linking the modular booklet series back to the complete atlas.





Chapter Openers and Content
Chapter Openers and Content
Chapter Openers and Content
The atlas extends its mapping language into a modular editorial system, connecting chapter openings, selected spreads, indexes, and image sequences across the publication.
The atlas extends its mapping language into a modular editorial system, connecting chapter openings, selected spreads, indexes, and image sequences across the publication.
The atlas extends its mapping language into a modular editorial system, connecting chapter openings, selected spreads, indexes, and image sequences across the publication.
Editorial System
Editorial System
Editorial System















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01 / 14 →















01 / 14 →
Handmade Mapping
Handmade Mapping
Handmade Mapping




Map 01 / Spatial Density & Signal
Map 01 / Spatial Density & Signal
Map 01 / Spatial Density & Signal
Map 02 / Direction & Obstruction
Map 02 / Direction & Obstruction
Map 02 / Direction & Obstruction








Handmade Mapping
Handmade Mapping
Handmade Mapping

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