The year is now 2020, and it is officially the Year of the Rat according to the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese zodiac has been around for thousands of years, and it is based on 12-year cycles, which each year represented by an animal. In Chinese culture, it is believed that a person born exhibits the characteristics of the animal for their birth year. People born during the Year of the Rat are believed to be inventive, cunning, successful, intelligent, and ambitious. Also, according to the Chinese zodiac, the rat is a symbol of prosperity and renewal. This means incorporating this zodiac sign in to any of your Chinese New Year projects is sure to be a success. However, we know coming up with ideas can be the most challenging part of the creative process, so we did some of the leg work for you. Check out some of these amazing designs found across the web for some 2020 Chinese New Year design inspiration.