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MANJI [mahn-jee] · n. Charms and symbols of luck, divinity, and spirituality — often used by Jains and Buddhists of ancient Persia, India, China, and Japan.
"Manji" represents bringing luck, blessings, infinity, and the ongoing cycle of creation to those who embrace it.
The concept is inspired by ancient Chinese metaphysics, including Taoist cosmology and feng shui, which use baguas — energy maps — to enhance eight areas of life: family, prosperity, reputation, relationships, creativity, career, spirituality, and health.
These areas are represented by trigrams encircling a yin-yang symbol, which signifies balance and change. A purple yin-yang blends duality with the concepts of royalty, power, ambition, and creativity.
These ideas shape the Manji Designs logo and its creative philosophy. It positions design as a guiding force, echoing ancient beliefs in harmony and continual creation, central to the brand's purpose.
By intentionally aligning ambition with creativity, design becomes more than functional — it serves as a strategic philosophy that harnesses purpose, harmony, and innovation to drive success.