Yanzhi Lápiz labial by Yuru Zhang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award de Hierro in Diseño de Productos Cosméticos Competition Category.

HierroProducto Cosmético· 2021

Yanzhi Lápiz labial

by Yuru Zhang

Client: Bruce Tao

A' Design Award de Hierro Winner in Producto Cosmético Category

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The Design

About Yanzhi Lápiz labial

Yanzhi es un lápiz labial inspirado en los papeles de carmín utilizados en la antigua China. El diseño devuelve una forma cosmética clásica a la vida cotidiana moderna. Un suave empuje en la base del estuche desplaza el papel labial hacia afuera. La usuaria presiona entonces los labios sobre el papel para aplicar el color, y el papel se recoge de nuevo mediante una pequeña lengüeta. El estuche está fabricado en plástico PP, un material apto para el contacto directo con cosméticos y alimentos, y la parte del labial está hecha de papel impermeable y resistente al desgarro. Su cuerpo fino y plano cabe fácilmente en una cartera.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Hierro

Yanzhi Lápiz labial ha ganado el A' Design Award de Hierro, un reconocimiento prestigioso concedido a buenos diseños que cumplen los requisitos profesionales e industriales que se esperan de creaciones bien diseñadas. Los ganadores de Hierro demuestran gran habilidad, alta especialización, comprensión experta y capacidad creativa de sus creadores. Se espera que Yanzhi Lápiz labial sea una creación muy apreciada, admirada y querida, práctica e innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Hierro integra las mejores prácticas del sector y tiene características técnicas competentes unidas a conocimiento práctico y talento. Yanzhi Lápiz labial es respetado por su minuciosidad y está concebido para aportar mejoras en la calidad de vida que ayudan a hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This is a unique lipstick design. The most differences are appearance and function. In appearance, it was inspired the ancient Chinese Yanzhi. The reappearance of classical elements in modern life. In function, it is different from the major lipsticks on the market. Just push the bottom end and the lipstick paper will be pushed out. Women can apply makeup as long as they take a sip on Yanzhi
Dimensions & Packaging: length 85mm x Width 55mm x Height 1.7mm
Tags: Lipstick, Chinese Icon, Nationality, Traditional, Modern, Convenience, Beautiful
Production Technology: The plastic part is made of PP material, which belongs to environmental protection material. It can be directly in contact with cosmetics and food. It is the main material for filling organic skin care products. The lipstick part is made of DuPont paper, which is waterproof and tear resistant.
Design Challenge: This is an innovative design with a complex internal structure, and the machining qualification rate is the biggest challenge encountered by this project.
Research: According to the survey, consumers like to choose the type of lipstick according to the occasion and clothing. In addition, consumers tend to choose a lipstick price of less than 200 yuan. The market size will be close to 28 billion euros in 2025. There is a huge market demand for beautiful, unique, and inexpensive lipsticks.
Inspiration: I got my inspiration from ancient Chinese lipstick. Yanzhi is the lipstick of ancient China. It has a very unusual way of making up. Women only need to sip it to make up. Our motivation is to make this ancient product more suitable for use in modern life.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2020 in Milan and finished in February 2021 in that place, and was exhibited in China in February 2021.
Operation Flow: To use it, first place your hand on the bottom of Yanzhi. Then gently push up to push the lipstick out. Then the lady takes a sip of Yanzhi's lipstick paper and finishes the makeup easily. Finally, after the makeup is done, Yanzhi is pulled back by the dot at the bottom.
Team Members: Design leader: Shiwen Huang, Designer: Qian Zhao
Image Credits: Creator (Bruce Tao / Designer)