A beloved childhood pastime, the hopscotch game is known for its diverse patterns that vary across countries and regions worldwide. Recognising the versatility of hopscotch, Thinking*Room seized the opportunity to design a functional and meaningful product for their annual Lunar New Year initiative projects. The result was a fitting embodiment of their vision – a wall scroll calendar featuring 12 boxes that represent each month of the year, ingeniously forming a rabbit head figure to be hopped upon. The similarity between hopscotch and a calendar lies in their shared journey, where individuals navigate through each box and day to achieve completion.

The Chinese characters 兔子 (read: Tùzǐ) representing the word “rabbit” played an integral role in shaping the identity of Hopescotch. Thinking*Room transformed these two characters to resemble the number '23', while retaining a sense of fluidity reminiscent of water. The resulting design, with its rounded contours and whimsical nature, pays homage to the water rabbit while serving as key traits that influenced the Hopescotch logotype. A custom display type was combined with Thinking*Room's own typeface, TR Grotesk, for a more unique and eye-catching composition. 

In terms of practicality, the scroll calendar was printed on Tyvek – a durable and lightweight material known for its resistance to tearing and moisture. To ensure stability and ease of use, an acrylic rod was incorporated at one end, ensuring the calendar remains secured in place as the months unfold.

Through Hopescotch, Thinking*Room aspires to embrace a prosperous journey by taking positive steps forward, guided by the modern-day ‘enlightenment’ derived from the water rabbit which conveys the notion that success is shaped by relentless efforts and dreams rather than mere prophecies.