Dirty Dog Casgliad Teganau Meddal by Hangzhou Yangyang Lejia

Dirty Dog Casgliad Teganau Meddal by Hangzhou Yangyang Lejia is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Gwobr Arian A' Design Award in Tegan Competition Category.

ArianTegan· 2026

Dirty Dog Casgliad Teganau Meddal

by Hangzhou Yangyang Lejia

Client: Little Hideout

Gwobr Arian A' Design Award Winner in Tegan Category

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The Design

About Dirty Dog Casgliad Teganau Meddal

Mae Dirty Dog yn gasgliad o deganau meddal a grëwyd ar gyfer cwmnïaeth a chysur emosiynol. Mae'r casgliad yn cynnwys pedwar ci meddal â phersonoliaethau gwahanol, wedi'u huno gan iaith ddylunio gyson a chynllun lliwiau cyson. Mae'r meintiau bach yn gweithio fel eitemau casgladwy cludadwy, mae'r meintiau mawr wedi'u gwneud ar gyfer cofleidio, ac mae'r meintiau anferth yn gwasanaethu fel clustogau corff ar gyfer gorffwys. Mae pob ci meddal wedi'i wneud o ddefnydd meddal cyfunol â hyd peil amrywiol i greu gwead haenog. Caiff y smotiau ar yr wyneb eu gosod â llaw gan ddefnyddio powdr pigment a brwsh aer, gan droi olion mwd a glaswellt yn arwyddion o chwarae ac antur.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Arian A' Design Award

Mae Dirty Dog Casgliad Teganau Meddal yn enillydd Gwobr Arian A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau o'r radd uchaf, hardd a thrawiadol. Mae enillwyr Arian yn weithiau tra disglair a hynod greadigol sydd yn darlunio arbenigedd, dawn a chraffter rhagorol eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Dirty Dog Casgliad Teganau Meddal fod yn waith gwych ac esiampl, yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac yn ddwfn arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Arian A' Design Award yn ddyfais hynod nodedig a edmygir sydd yn elwa ac yn symud ymlaen ffiniau celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg. Mae Dirty Dog Casgliad Teganau Meddal yn greadigaeth y cenfigennir wrthi yn eang, sydd yn deffro dyheadau, yn cyflwyno teimladau cadarnhaol ac yn cynnau rhyfeddod a syndod.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Dirty Dog is a plush toy collection that centers on companionship and emotional comfort. It includes four plush dogs with distinct personalities, brought together through a consistent design language and color scheme to create a unified family identity. The collection is available in small sizes as portable collectibles, large sizes as plush toys for hugging, and jumbo sizes as body pillows for resting and cuddling, meeting various needs and bringing warmth to daily life.
Dimensions & Packaging: product dimensions, 1600 mm x 1000 mm x 1000 mm, 300 mm x 150 mm x 100 mm
Tags: Plush Toy, Companionship, Body Pillow, Character Collection, Exploration of Nature, Smudge Aesthetics, Versatile Use
Production Technology: Each plush dog is made from blended plush in varying pile lengths to create rich tactile and visual layers. Smudges on the surface are not printed, but handmade using pigment powder and an airbrush, producing soft gradients that resemble natural smudges. This technique preserves the lifelike appearance of the toys while highlighting their handcrafted quality.
Design Challenge: A key challenge was turning smudges that are usually seen as flaws into a meaningful and appealing design language. Each smudge, whether mud, dirt, or paint, is purposefully linked to the dogs’ playful actions. In this way, the smudges become badges symbolizing adventure and exploration rather than messiness, elevating imperfection into a unique aesthetic that embodies a sense of vitality and reminding people to cherish every mess, laugh, and adventure.
Research: The visual language of plush toys is based on the observations of pet behaviors. Unlike many products on the market that prioritize symmetry and cleanliness over storytelling, the team captures and turns the happy moments of dogs rolling in muddy puddles and playing in grass into unique character traits. To meet the need for warmth and emotional connection in fastpaced life, the shape, texture, and color of the collection are warm and friendly, strengthening the bond between toys and users.
Inspiration: The collection draws inspiration from the everyday joy of dogs rolling in muddy puddles and running through grass. The team challenges the modern pursuit of absolute cleanliness, redefining smudges, such as mud, dirt, and paint, as badges of adventure, curiosity, and freedom. The color palette draws from natural tones of soil, grass, and flowers, creating a lively natural aesthetic that inspires a heartfelt connection to real, simple pleasures.
Project Duration: Launched in Los Angeles in July 2025, the project was completed in Tianjin in August 2025, and exhibited at the LightBox Expo in Los Angeles in October 2025 and at FluffyCon in Shanghai in December 2025.
Operation Flow: The collection offers companionship and fosters emotional connection. Small plush toys are portable, providing comfort and companionship on the go, while large ones are made for home use, supporting hugging, leaning, or resting. The ergonomic jumbo plush toys accommodate multiple holding positions, from side hugs to full wraps. With different sizes, Dirty Dog supports both outdoor adventures and indoor relaxation, blending seamlessly into everyday life.
Team Members: Hangzhou Yangyang Lejia Cultural and Creative Co., Ltd.
Yawen Qiang, Yiru Zhao