HOLLI SEVERNS
CHRISTMAS SYMBOL SET
ICON DESIGN, ILLUSTRATION | KNOXVILLE, TN | 2025
Investigated the semiotics of design by creating a symbol system rooted in cultural tradition and personal ritual. This set explores the visual language of Christmas through the lens of Italian heritage, combining festive symbolism with cultural references. Traditional Italian elements are featured, such as the cornicello, arancini, and celebratory color palettes, merging them with familiar holiday imagery to create a cohesive and meaningful symbol system. The result is a collection of icons that balance cultural identity and seasonal tradition, translating memory, ritual, and heritage into illustrative forms.
Investigated the semiotics of design by creating a symbol system rooted in cultural tradition and personal ritual. This set explores the visual language of Christmas through the lens of Italian heritage, combining festive symbolism with cultural references. Traditional Italian elements are featured, such as the cornicello, arancini, and celebratory color palettes, merging them with familiar holiday imagery to create a cohesive and meaningful symbol system. The result is a collection of icons that balance cultural identity and seasonal tradition, translating memory, ritual, and heritage into illustrative forms.