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A' Design Award in Packaging Design Goes to Meditation Of The Lotus Rock Oil Diffuser by Xiong Zhang and Xiaoxiao Li
The international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Xiong Zhang and Xiaoxiao Li for packaging design
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Meditation Of The Lotus Rock Oil Diffuser by Xiong Zhang and Xiaoxiao Li, designed for Chongqing Pupu Sent of China, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Packaging Design category. The result belongs to the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The A' Design Award Explained
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
More About Meditation Of The Lotus Rock Oil Diffuser
Meditation of the Lotus is an eco friendly diffuser that combines low carbon innovation with traditional Chinese elements. It uses durable, unglazed porcelain to replicate soft Xuan paper's texture and introduces a unique fragrance delivery system with natural Jialing River pebbles. Its packaging employs recycled, eco friendly Xuan paper with an oil-free ink debossing technique and a recycled corrugated paper tray, highlighting a fusion of Chinese aesthetics and sustainability.
About Xiong Zhang and Xiaoxiao Li
With over three decades of experience, Zhang Xiong is a multifaceted designer renowned for his contributions to various fields including packaging, urban landscape design, and fashion. Holding positions in prestigious design associations and academic institutions, Zhang is committed to nurturing the next generation of designers while pushing the boundaries of sustainable and innovative design practices. His extensive portfolio boasts numerous awards, including the German Red Dot and China Star Design Awards. Zhang's passion for design lies in its ability to seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetic appeal, ultimately enriching lives and enhancing societal well-being.
Award Record
With this recognition, Xiong Zhang and Xiaoxiao Li is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Packaging Design Award
The A' Packaging Design Award is an international packaging competition that recognizes outstanding packaging designs by talented packaging designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to packaging designers, graphic designers, branding agencies and product manufacturers from all countries. Typical entries include bottles, boxes, cans, pouches, tubes and cartons. The awarded packaging designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/packaging
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/159378
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/159378
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!159378
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/353732
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Meditation Of The Lotus Rock Oil Diffuser
- Function
- Rock Oil Diffuser
- Category
- Packaging Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Packaging & Retail, Branding & Advertising and Manufacturing
- Colors
- Gainsboro, Light Gray, Silver, White Smoke and Dark Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Chongqing Pupu Sent of China
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Xiong Zhang and Xiaoxiao Li
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #159378
Credits
- Team
- Xiong Zhang, Xiaoxiao Li, Zhichao zhao, Xuefei Yi, Yishan Yuan
- Image Credits
- IP: Creator Xiong zhang and Xiaoxiao Li, Strated the project Meditation of the Lotus, 2023. Image #No1: Designer Zhichao Zhao, Full product view, 2023. Image #No2: Designer Xuefei Yi, Packageing close view, 2023. Image #No3: Designer Xuefei Yi, Packaging holder close view, 2023. Image #No4: Designer Xiaoxiao Li, Close up demonstration, 2023. Image #No5: Designer Zhichao Zhao, Wintersweet flower essentail oil sample and packaging view, 2023. Video credits: Creator Xiong zhang and Xiaoxiao Li, Editor: Zhichao Zhao, Translator Yishan Yuan, 2023.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- "Meditation of the Lotus" is an eco-friendly diffuser that combines low-carbon innovation with traditional Chinese elements. It uses durable, unglazed porcelain to replicate soft Xuan paper's texture and introduces a unique fragrance delivery system with natural Jialing River pebbles. Its packaging employs recycled, eco-friendly Xuan paper with an oil-free ink debossing technique and a recycled corrugated paper tray, highlighting a fusion of Chinese aesthetics and sustainability.
- Inspiration
- Our goal is to merge a diffuser package with Chinese cultural significance and low carbon environmental protection. By combining traditional Chinese aesthetics with the use of eco-friendly materials, this unique aromatherapy product was created. The packaging design uses traditional Chinese calligraphy as the main design pattern, with elegant and simple colors, combining traditional Chinese aesthetics with ecological consciousness, highlighting the modern aesthetic of Chinese culture.
- Research
- Our project aims to explore how to integrate traditional Chinese aesthetics with environmental conservation concepts into the packaging design of aromatic products. Through market research, design thinking, and the application of environmental technologies, we are committed to creating aromatic products that carry cultural significance and low-carbon environmental characteristics, catering to the aesthetic needs of modern consumers while guiding their attention towards environmental protection. We employed qualitative and quantitative research methods, including market surveys, focus group discussions, and prototype design.
- Challenge
- Throughout the project development and implementation, we faced several challenges. Firstly, the task of integrating traditional Chinese aesthetics with environmental conservation concepts posed a creative challenge, requiring us to find a suitable balance. Secondly, selecting appropriate eco-friendly materials was a crucial consideration that necessitated in-depth research and testing. Technical limitations during the design process, particularly in the production of packaging containers and printing patterns, also presented challenges. Additionally, we needed to balance cultural heritage with commercial requirements, continuously adjusting and optimizing design solutions.
- Realization and Technology
- Meditation of the Lotus's packaging,inspired by Zen culture, combining traditional Chinese elements with modern environmentally friendly materials. It uses eco-friendly special paper with embossed hot stamping using pearlized electrochemical aluminum technology. It contrasts natural fibers with metallic calligraphy, creating a harmonious blend. The 100% recyclable and biodegradable corrugated paper complements the elegant white porcelain containers, appealing to both eco-conscious consumers and enthusiasts of Chinese culture.
- Operation and Interaction
- The main feature of Meditation of the Lotus's packaging design is its global first use of natural pebbles from the Jialing River in Chongqing, China, as a fragrance carrier. This innovative approach makes the fragrance more natural, long-lasting, eco-friendly, and easy to use, meeting the consumers' demand for sustainability and efficiency while maintaining low carbon and environmental protection.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in April 2023 in Chongqing China till today, and was exhibited in November 2023.
- Specifications
- Width: 170mm Depth: 165mm Height: 205mm
- Keywords
- Rock oil diffuser, Natural Winter-sweet flower essential oil,Traditional Chinese culture, Eco-friendly materials, Sustainability, Cultural heritage, Traditional aesthetics
