Press Release
Zuoxi Rainbow Down Jacket by Wenhua Wu, Zhijuan Ding and Mei Liu Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design
Wenhua Wu, Zhijuan Ding and Mei Liu honored for fashion, apparel and garment design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design category for Zuoxi Rainbow Down Jacket by Wenhua Wu, Zhijuan Ding and Mei Liu, designed for Zosee. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About Zuoxi Rainbow Down Jacket
Zuoxi Rainbow is a down jacket designed for children. The color palette is inspired by natural rainbows and offers an alternative to the muted tones of common winter clothing. The outer shell is made of lightweight nylon silk with a protective finish that resists oil, stains, and water without reducing breathability or color intensity. A widened windproof hood blocks cold wind, while a silver ion layer on the back helps retain heat. Ergonomic tailoring supports comfort and free movement during outdoor activity.
About Wenhua Wu, Zhijuan Ding and Mei Liu
Our designers, based on a deep understanding of market trends, material science, and user needs, meticulously craft each product to ensure it meets contemporary aesthetic standards while fulfilling various practical requirements. We not only emphasize the uniqueness and functionality of our designs but also are committed to promoting environmental sustainability by adopting eco-friendly production methods.
Award Record
With this recognition, Wenhua Wu, Zhijuan Ding and Mei Liu is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Award
The A' Fashion Design Award is an international fashion design competition recognizing good fashion designs by best fashion designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to fashion designers, apparel designers, garment designers and textile designers from all countries. Entries typically include runway collections, dresses, suits, skirts, outerwear and jackets. Awarded fashion designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/fashion
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/167139
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/167139
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!167139
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/363345
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Zuoxi Rainbow Down Jacket
- Function
- Down Jacket
- Category
- Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Fashion
- Colors
- Black, Dark Slate Gray, Gainsboro, Dark Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Zosee
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Wenhua Wu, Zhijuan Ding and Mei Liu
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #167139
Credits
- Team
- Wu Wenhua, Ding Zhijuan and Liu Mei
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Zuoxi Rainbow Down Jacket stands out with its vibrant design inspired by the natural rainbow, diverging from conventional winter wear's dull color schemes. It uniquely integrates DuPont's three-proof technology (oil, stain, and soil resistance) into nylon silk fabric, ensuring durability and easy maintenance while preserving vivid hues. The jacket's ergonomic tailoring offers children maximum comfort and mobility.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for the Zuoxi Rainbow Down Jacket stems from the desire to bring warmth and vitality into the monotonous palette of traditional winter clothing through the vibrant spectrum of a natural rainbow. Motivated by the need for functional yet emotionally expressive children's wear, the design team sought to create a jacket that not only protects against the elements but also celebrates the innocence and liveliness of childhood.
- Research
- 1. Research Type Applied research, combining quantitative and qualitative methods. 2. Research Objectives Evaluate the practicality and comfort of the product design. Analyze consumer satisfaction. Identify potential areas for improvement. 3. Methods Surveys, focus group discussions, and field tests. 4. Results High Satisfaction: The colors and design are well-received. Functional Validation: Good warmth retention and water/stain resistance. Suggestions for Improvement: Add adjustable cuffs for better fit across different body types.
- Challenge
- The most challenging aspect of the Zuoxi Rainbow Down Jacket design process was balancing aesthetic innovation with functional excellence and sustainable practices. Internally, the team had to reconcile historical perceptions of winter wear (typically associated with muted colors and bulk) with a vibrant, lightweight design that appeals to children's lively nature. Socially, there was a need to address parents' concerns regarding safety and hypoallergenic properties, especially for children with sensitive respiratory systems.
- Realization and Technology
- The outer shell is constructed from nylon silk, a fabric prized for its lightweight durability and smooth texture. This material is further enhanced with DuPont's proprietary three-proof technology, which imparts oil, stain, and water repellency through molecular surface treatments that do not compromise the fabric's breathability or color integrity.
- Operation and Interaction
- Through the use of meticulously designed ergonomic tailoring, the jacket ensures comfort and freedom of movement for children during activities. Particularly, the widened windproof hood design effectively blocks cold winds, keeping children warm during outdoor activities. The silver ion heat-retention layer on the back utilizes "Back-Warm Technology" to continuously provide warmth, ensuring optimal comfort for children in low-temperature environments.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project began in April 2023 in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China, and concluded in March 2024. It became available for sale on major sales platforms starting from April 2024.
- Specifications
- Sleeve Length: 450-695 mm Half Chest Circumference: 470-635 mm
- Keywords
- Rainbow-inspired design, DuPont three-proof technology, ergonomic tailoring, silver ion heat-retention, high-fill-power down, environmentally friendly materials, child-focused comfort, vibrant color palette, sustainable production, all-weather protection
