Japan Kawaii Icons

This work was the result of using Sharpen.design to get a prompt for inspiration. The prompt was to create a set of icons that represent Japan. I started by making a list of everything that represents Japan in my head: Fuji, robots, modernity, tradition, ramen, sushi, cherry blossoms. I reduced the list to 7 and decided to go with a Kawaii style that could represent that aspect of Japan. I decided on the colour palette based on the Japanese flag, the cherry blossoms, and technology.