“Certain Victory Ahead” Light & Shadow Notebook

Designed as a quiet companion for thought and reflection, the Certain Victory Ahead Light & Shadow Notebook brings together cultural symbolism and contemporary design. Compact in size yet rich in meaning, it is created for everyday writing, sketching, and personal notes.

Measuring 13 × 13 cm with 68 pages, the notebook features smooth, high-quality writing paper that allows ink to flow evenly without feathering or bleed-through. The pages offer a comfortable writing experience, suitable for both quick thoughts and longer reflections.

The cover showcases an original light-and-shadow pattern, finished with a soft-touch PU surface and PVC detailing. Subtle shifts in light reveal the design from different angles, adding depth and tactile appeal while protecting the notebook for daily use.

The design inspiration comes from Dingsheng Cake, a traditional pastry from Suzhou historically associated with encouragement and certain victory. Created during the Southern Song dynasty to uplift soldiers before battle, the cake bears the characters “Ding Sheng,” expressing confidence and resolve. This heritage motif is reimagined through flowing cloud patterns, symbolizing good fortune and upward movement, and continuous key fret designs, representing harmony, continuity, and enduring prosperity.

Small yet meaningful, this notebook is more than a stationery item—it is a space for intentions, ideas, and aspirations, carrying a quiet wish for balance, clarity, and success with every page.