Dirty Dog Plysdyrskollektion by Hangzhou Yangyang Lejia is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award i Sølv in Legetøj, Spil og Hobbyprodukter Design Competition Category.
SølvLegetøj· 2026
Dirty Dog Plysdyrskollektion
Client: Little Hideout
A' Design Award i Sølv Winner in Legetøj Category
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The Design
About Dirty Dog Plysdyrskollektion
Dirty Dog er en plysdyrskollektion skabt til selskab og følelsesmæssig tryghed. Kollektionen omfatter fire plyshunde med hver deres personlighed, forenet af et gennemgående designsprog og en fælles farvepalet. De små størrelser fungerer som bærbare samleobjekter, de store størrelser er lavet til at kramme, og jumbo-størrelserne fungerer som kropspuder til hvile. Hver plyshund er fremstillet af blandet plys i varierende luvlængder, hvilket giver en lagdelt tekstur. Overfladens snavspletter påføres i hånden med pigmentpulver og airbrush, så mærker af mudder og græs forvandles til tegn på leg og eventyr.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award i Sølv
Dirty Dog Plysdyrskollektion er vinder af A' Design Award i Sølv, en usædvanligt prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles designs i topklasse, som er pragtfulde og imponerende. Sølvvinderne er enormt geniale og overordentlig kreative værker, der illustrerer deres designeres fremragende ekspertise, talent og skarpsindighed. Dirty Dog Plysdyrskollektion forventes at være et vidunderligt udstillingsværk, der er bemærkelsesværdigt professionelt og dybt innovativt. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Sølv, er en højst bemærkelsesværdig, beundret opfindelse, som gavner og flytter grænserne for kunst, videnskab, design og teknologi. Dirty Dog Plysdyrskollektion er en skabelse, som mange misunder, og som vækker begær, bringer positive følelser og antænder forundring og undren.
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
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