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CIGARETTES AFTER S*X - typographic poster design
An experimental typographic poster exploring the relationship between memory, desire, and impermanence. The design merges monochromatic photography, raw textures, barcode-like details, fragmented type, and botanical motifs to create a tactile editorial composition.
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