SILPAKORN UNIVERSITY PRESENTS FOUR VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN THESIS STUDENT PROJECTS
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The Department of Visual Communication Design is committed to developing students’ potential by fostering individual identity, creative thinking, and professional competence. The program emphasizes both conceptual depth and practical skills, preparing students to work effectively in contemporary design contexts. Students are encouraged to create, present, and disseminate their works on national and international platforms, promoting engagement within a global creative community.
Learning is guided by experienced faculty members and professional designers whose work is widely recognized in the design industry. The department also maintains strong collaborations with external organizations and industry partners, enabling students to gain hands-on experience through internships and cooperative projects that connect academic study with real-world practice.
The curriculum provides comprehensive training in Graphic Design, Typography, Branding, Design Principles, Motion Graphics, Photography, and Traditional Thai Art, integrating theoretical knowledge with studio-based practice in a balanced and systematic manner.
Programs are offered at both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree levels, with the aim of cultivating designers who possess professional excellence, critical vision, and the ability to produce meaningful and sustainable design solutions responsive to contemporary society.
Book Design ‘Thai Type’
By Pitchaya Saekin
This publication explores the origins and evolution of Thai typography, tracing its development from early inscriptions to contemporary type design. The book examines historical influences, structural characteristics, and cultural contexts that have shaped Thai letterforms across different periods. In addition to documenting this evolution, the project introduces fundamental principles of Thai typesetting and layout, providing practical guidelines for readability, hierarchy, and visual communication.
By combining research, archival materials, and design experimentation, the book aims to bridge historical knowledge with contemporary practice. Ultimately, Thai Type encourages designers to view typography not only as an aesthetic element, but as a functional system that communicates meaning effectively and reflects cultural identity.
Student: Pitchaya Saekin
More info: https://youtu.be/e7glRiKez6k?si=519lZOuweh66U2Od
Book Illustration Design ‘Hummingbirds of Siam’
By Napat Promruthai
This illustrated book explores Thai sunbirds, often referred to as the ‘hummingbirds of Thailand,’ and their ecological importance within local ecosystems. Despite their small size, these birds play significant roles in pollination, seed dispersal, and natural pest control, contributing to biodiversity and environmental balance. Inspired by these qualities, the project presents an interactive picture book that combines illustration with motion-based media. Selected pages can be scanned to reveal animated content, enhancing readers’ engagement and understanding of the birds’ behaviors and habitats.
By integrating visual storytelling with digital technology, the book serves as an educational tool that encourages awareness and appreciation of native wildlife, promoting both environmental learning and conservation through design.
Student: Napat Promruthai
More info: https://youtu.be/IneTJ4Cl4pg?si=4DRIrURJOR-qH1e7
Brand Communication Design ‘Chorphirom’
By Suppaset Chutto
This brand communication project develops Chorphirom, a fruit-infused local spirit that adds value to Thailand’s agricultural produce. The brand addresses the issue of surplus cluster fruits such as mafai, longan, and longkong, which often face limited market demand and short shelf life. By transforming these fruits into infused rice liquor, the project extends their usability while creating new economic opportunities for local communities.
The design system integrates packaging, visual identity, and storytelling inspired by southern Thai culture and traditional craftsmanship. Through contemporary branding and cultural references, Chorphirom communicates authenticity, locality, and sustainability, positioning the product as both a distinctive beverage and a representation of Thai agricultural heritage.
Student: Suppaset Chutto
More info: https://youtu.be/DdYrIfP_CIk?si=r5_trhgJEkErtjKU
Animation 2D ‘Manibuhnga’
By Danail Thanisorn Megitt
Manibuhnga is a 2D animated short film that tells the story of friendship, adventure, and environmental restoration through a fantasy narrative. The film follows Manibuhnga, a young forest boy, who embarks on a journey to rescue the guardian animals and restore balance to a magical waterfall land shrouded by enchanted bells. As natural harmony begins to collapse, he must confront challenges that test his courage and responsibility toward his community and the environment. Combining character design, hand-drawn animation, and atmospheric world-building, the project explores themes of coexistence between humans and nature.
The animation aims to communicate ecological awareness through storytelling while preserving local cultural imagination and myth-inspired visual language.
Student: Danail Thanisorn Megitt
More info: https://youtu.be/QMOpwiNeSlA?si=ar443Aigpf9CioOU https://youtu.be/dBzyoMyLp24?si=vSAFh7wHe2qVEUbK