Cities and workshopsShantou, Guangdong

Dockside Sign Installer.

Makes neat signs for small family shops; loves clear, brief lettering.

Explore the looks
03 looksPurchased Fenghuang Dancong: long dry leaves
Look 01Service-company outfit

Cultural context

Shantou communities

Dockside Sign Installer / Collection

The looks03

01 Look
Front

A short blue polo shirt with a dark collar and side panels, with white ZTO lettering on the chest; dark-grey trousers and blue work trainers. Holds a narrow tea parcel, with a scanner secured to the belt.

Purchased Fenghuang Dancong: long dry leaves
02 Look
Front

A terracotta shirt with a soft collar, cropped cream trousers and brown house mules. Raises a broad wooden tea scoop holding long dry oolong leaves, with the other paw supporting its base.

Purchased Fenghuang Dancong: long dry leaves
07 Look
Front

After the shift, the sign maker wraps a closed tea flask in a clean cloth, supporting it with one paw and smoothing the fabric with the other. A personal jacket with large pockets and sturdy fabric accompanies the tea break.

Purchased Fenghuang Dancong

00 / Original form

Character starts with form.

A low grey-turquoise trapezoid head with three shallow leaf waves, clear dark-green eyes and a short torso.