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Yin Yi Hu برانڈ ءِ پجّار by Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts

Yin Yi Hu برانڈ ءِ پجّار by Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award آسنین انعام in گرافکس، السٹریشن ءِ وژوئل کمیونیکیشن ڈیزائن Competition Category.


آسنگرافک· 2026

Yin Yi Hu برانڈ ءِ پجّار

by Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts

Client: Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts

A' Design Award آسنین انعام Winner in گرافک Category

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The Design

About Yin Yi Hu برانڈ ءِ پجّار

ین یی ہو یک برانڈ پجّار ءُ پیکنگ ڈیزائن اِنت کہ یک نوکیں جین ءِ واستہ جوڑ کنگ بوتگ۔ اے ڈیزائن یی چوان ءِ کاگد بُرّگ ءِ لوکی ہنر ءَ یک جیومیٹریک دیدنکی سسٹم ءَ ترجمہ کنت کہ لوگو، لیبل ءُ پیکنگ ءِ سرا کارمرز بوتگ۔ اے نقش ءُ نگار یک پیرامیٹرک گرڈ ءِ سرا جوڑ بوتگ اَنت ءُ وھدے کہ بوتل راستیں ڈول ءَ دارگ بہ بیت، یک پورہ ایں نشان ءَ یکجاہ بنت۔ بوتل ءِ گنجائش 500 ملی لیٹر اِنت ءُ باز صاف ءُ روشنیں فلنٹ شیشہ ءَ چہ جوڑ کنگ بوتگ۔ لیبل آفسیٹ ءَ چاپ بوتگ اَنت، گوں میٹ لیمینیشن ءُ گچین کنگ بوتگیں وارنش ءَ۔ اے ڈیزائن ءِ مقصد زرد دریا (یلو ریور) ءِ ثقافتی میراث ءَ گوں نوکیں ڈیزائن ءَ بستگ اِنت۔

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award آسنین انعام

Yin Yi Hu برانڈ ءِ پجّار A' Design Award آسنین انعام ءِ ورگ آ انت، معزز اعتراف کہ آ جوانیں ڈیزائناں دیگ بیت کہ جوانیں ڈولا ڈیزائن کنگ بوتگیں تخلیقاں چہ متوقع پیشہ ورانہ ءُ صنعتی ضرورتاں پورا کننت۔ آسن ءِ ورگ آ وتی خالقاں ءِ مزن مہارت، اعلیٰ ماہری، ماہرانہ سمجھ ءُ تخلیقی صلاحیت پیش کننت۔ Yin Yi Hu برانڈ ءِ پجّار چہ امید کنگ بیت کہ آ یک باز قدر کنگ بوتگیں، ساراہگ بوتگیں ءُ پیارکنگ بوتگیں تخلیق بیت کہ عملی ءُ جدت ءِ انت۔ ای ڈیزائن کہ A' Design Award آسنین انعام ءَ برتگ، صنعت ءِ بہترین طریقہ یکجا کنت ءُ علم ءُ صلاحیت گوں جوڑ بوتگیں قابل تکنیکی خصوصیتاں دار انت۔ Yin Yi Hu برانڈ ءِ پجّار ءِ سنجیدگی ءِ سببا عزت کنگ بیت ءُ آ زندگی ءِ معیار ءَ بہتری آرگ ءِ پہ جوڑ کنگ بوتگ کہ جہان ءَ جوانتر جاگہ جوڑ کنگ ءَ مدد کنت۔

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Yinyi Hu is a contemporary brand rooted in the cultural heritage of the Yellow River. It transforms the traditional art of Yichuan paper cutting into a refined geometric visual system expressed through its logo, packaging, and brand environment. Unlike conventional gin brands, it integrates regional storytelling with modern aesthetics. Its strength lies in turning intangible cultural heritage into a distinctive, premium identity that unites craftsmanship, culture, and contemporary design.
Dimensions & Packaging
Bottle capacity 500 ml. Bottle dimensions 75 mm x 75 mm x 230 mm. Glass thickness 3.5 mm, high clarity flint glass. Aluminum screw cap 30 mm diameter with tamper evident seal. Label 210 mm x 90 mm, 120 gsm coated art paper with matte lamination and selective UV. Secondary carton 160 mm x 80 mm x 260 mm, 350 gsm FSC certified board. Transport carton 400 mm x 330 mm x 280 mm, double wall corrugated board.
Tags
Yellow River Culture, Contemporary Gin, Cultural Branding, Packaging Design, Yichuan Paper Cutting, Geometric Visual System, Premium Spirits, Heritage Innovation
Production Technology
The visual system was developed through parametric grid construction and modular geometric reduction derived from Yichuan paper cutting motifs. Vector based refinement ensured scalability across formats. Packaging utilizes CMYK plus spot color offset printing with high density inks, combined with matte lamination and selective UV varnish to enhance contrast. Structural packaging prototypes were tested using digital mockups and 3D render validation prior to mass production.
Design Challenge
The primary challenge was translating profound Yellow River cultural symbolism into a contemporary gin brand without falling into superficial decoration. Historically and socially, the risk lay in misinterpreting intangible heritage or reducing it to visual ornament. Externally, constraints included alcohol packaging regulations, production tolerances, material limits, and cost control. Balancing cultural authenticity, premium positioning, structural feasibility, and scalable manufacturing required continuous refinement and cross disciplinary coordination.
Research
Cultural and design driven applied research. Research Objectives: To translate Yellow River heritage into a contemporary gin identity. Methodology: Visual analysis and iterative prototyping. Data Collection and Research Tools Used: Field studies, archival review, sketches and digital modeling. Participants or Experiments: Designers and local cultural references. Results: A coherent visual and structural system. Insights and Impacts: Heritage can drive premium branding. Effect: Strengthened cultural value in business and design practice.
Inspiration
The project was inspired by the cultural heritage of the Yellow River, particularly the folk art of Yichuan paper cutting. I aimed to transform traditional cultural symbols into a contemporary beverage brand that integrates taste and visual experience. My motive was to create a cultural carrier that connects tourism with local identity, allowing consumers to experience regional culture through modern design and packaging.
Project Duration
The project commenced in March 2025 in Xi'an, China, and was completed in January 2026 in Xi'an. All phases, including cultural research on Yellow River heritage, concept development, visual system construction, packaging engineering, prototyping, and production supervision, were carried out locally. The final outcome was prepared for professional presentation and industry exhibition in 2026.
Operation Flow
The Design is designed for an intuitive and engaging experience. The bottle opens with a smooth twist cap and a controlled pour neck to ensure precise serving. The visual system guides interaction, as the geometric motifs align when the bottle is held upright, creating a complete cultural symbol. The structured gift box unfolds in layers, revealing the bottle gradually, enhancing anticipation. This layered interaction elevates ritual, strengthens brand memory, and creates a refined tasting experience.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Lan Ma

Trademark (2026) Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts.

Patent Pending. Patent Holder: Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts. 2026. China.
Team Members
Lan Ma, Guangyi Tang, Yinghua Wang, Lianfa Xu, Wanhui Huang, Jinyuan Zhang, Xinyan Shen, Wenjie Zhong and Aiwen Shen
Image Credits
Image #1: Designers Ma Lan and Jinyuan Zhang (Product Designer / Visual Designer), Zhanlu Sweet and Moisturizing Tea Main Packaging, 2026.

Image #2: Designers Wang Yinghua and Huang Wanhui (Illustrator / Graphic Designer), Botanical and Han Inspired Illustration Series, 2026.

Image #3: Designers Xu Lianfa, Xinyan Shen and Tang Guangyi (Packaging Engineer / Visual Designer), Light Luxury Gift Box Structure and Visual System, 2026.

Image #4: Designers Ma Lan, Wang Yinghua, Wenjie Zhong, Aiwen Shen and Huang Wanhui (Product Designer / Illustrator / Graphic Designer), Ingredient Visualization and Cultural Motif Development, 2026.

Image #5: Designers Ma Lan, Tang Guangyi, Xu Lianfa (Product Designer / Visual Designer / Packaging Engineer / Design Coordination), Integrated Packaging and Structural Realization, 2026.

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