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Hangzhou Elements Juego de vajilla by Fan Xiaolin, Chen Gang and Ma Daoshun

Hangzhou Elements Juego de vajilla by Fan Xiaolin, Chen Gang and Ma Daoshun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Bronce in Diseño de Patrimonio Cultural Competition Category.


BroncePatrimonio Cultural· 2026

Hangzhou Elements Juego de vajilla

by Fan Xiaolin, Chen Gang and Ma Daoshun

Client: Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum

A' Design Award de Bronce Winner in Patrimonio Cultural Category

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The Design

About Hangzhou Elements Juego de vajilla

Hangzhou Elements es un conjunto de tazas y platillos de porcelana inspirado en la cultura de Hangzhou. Los motivos en azul y blanco combinan el paisaje de las Tres Pagodas que Reflejan la Luna del Lago del Oeste con ornamentos de la cultura Liangzhu. Cada pieza se elabora con la artesanía tradicional de Jingdezhen y se cuece a 1300 grados Celsius, lo que mantiene la decoración viva y el material duradero. Un asa de perfil ergonómico y un platillo de forma irregular mejoran la comodidad de uso. La colección está pensada para el uso cotidiano y para regalar en ocasiones festivas.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronce

Hangzhou Elements Juego de vajilla ha ganado el A' Design Award de Bronce, un reconocimiento sumamente prestigioso concedido a diseños sobresalientes que se distinguen por su creatividad, ingenio y astucia. Los ganadores de Bronce son artefactos ampliamente hábiles y sorprendentemente creativos que acreditan la vasta experiencia, imaginación e ingeniosidad de sus diseñadores. Se espera que Hangzhou Elements Juego de vajilla sea un objeto muy apreciado, admirado y querido, notablemente profesional e innovador. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Bronce incorpora las mejores prácticas del arte, la ciencia, el diseño y la tecnología, y es excelente por su atención al detalle. Hangzhou Elements Juego de vajilla satisface espléndidamente las necesidades, toca los deseos, encanta los sentimientos y atrae la curiosidad.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Using traditional Chinese blue and white porcelain craftsmanship as a medium, the design integrates the scenic poetry of the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon in West Lake with the deep historical roots of Liangzhu Culture. Transformed through a contemporary design language into daily tableware, the collection not only embodies the distinct regional identity of Hangzhou but also serves as a sophisticated choice for festive gifting.
Dimensions & Packaging
Plates width 80mm X depth 80mm X height 15mm. Cups width 60mm X depth 60mm X height 80mm.
Tags
Cultural Creative Homeware, Cups and Saucers, Ceramic Art, Hangzhou Elements
Production Technology
Utilizing traditional Jingdezhen blue and white porcelain craftsmanship, the work is fired at a high temperature of 1300°C. This rigorous process ensures the patterns remain permanently vibrant and the material exceptionally durable.
Design Challenge
The primary challenge lay in seamlessly integrating Hangzhou cultural motifs with Jingdezhen blue and white porcelain craftsmanship. The objective was to elevate both utility and cultural expression through the design of irregularly shaped cups and saucers alongside ergonomic handles. This required navigating the tension between traditional aesthetics and modern convenience, while technically ensuring the structural stability of these non standard forms during high temperature firing.
Research
Reimagining blue and white porcelain, this project blends West Lake Three Pools scenery with Liangzhu heritage. Fired at 1300 degrees Celsius using Jingdezhen techniques, it ensures permanent vibrancy. The design features an irregular saucer and ergonomic handle, balancing aesthetics with utility while resolving stability challenges in firing non standard forms. Beyond function, the collection serves as a cultural vessel and ideal festive gift, embodying the regional identity of Hangzhou.
Inspiration
The natural and cultural landscapes of Hangzhou West Lake, the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, and the history of Liangzhu Culture and intangible cultural heritage.
Project Duration
The project originated in Hangzhou, with a development cycle spanning from October to December 2025.
Operation Flow
The design prioritizes structural ergonomics, featuring a uniquely contoured cup handle paired with an irregularly shaped saucer. This configuration not only enhances usability but also amplifies the visual impact of the cultural narrative. Positioned as a vessel for Hangzhou heritage, the set serves as an ideal festive gift, deepening the connection of the recipient to the distinct cultural identity of the region.
Team Members
Designer:Fan Xiaolin
Designer:Chen Gang
Designer:Ma Daoshun
Designer:Yang Chao
Image Credits
Image#1:Fan Xiaolin
Image#2:Chen Gang
Image#3:Ma Daoshun
Image#4:Yang Chao
Image#5::Fan Xiaolin

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