Nanpi Hardware Marka Identitatea by Sxdesign

Nanpi Hardware Marka Identitatea by Sxdesign is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award in Publizitate, Marketing eta Komunikazio Diseinua Competition Category.

ZilarPublizitatea· 2026

Nanpi Hardware Marka Identitatea

by Sxdesign

Client: Nanpi Hardware

Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Publizitatea Category

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The Design

About Nanpi Hardware Marka Identitatea

Nanpi Hardware Txinako Hebei probintziako Nanpi konderriko metalgintza klusterrarentzat sortutako marka identitatea da. Markak karratu bat eta zirkulu bat konbinatzen ditu, geometria tangentearekin marraztuak. Sortutako formak ate baten itxura du, baita jomuga erretikulu batena ere, zehaztasun fokatua adieraziz. Espazio positiboak N letra iradokitzen du, eta zirrikitu kalibratu batek P letra erakusten du espazio negatiboan. Bi parametroko azterketa batek 147 aldaera sortu zituen, bakoitza 10 mm-tan argitasuna izateko probatua. Geometriak hiru dimentsioko totem bat ere onartzen du, zeinaren ikuspegi nagusiak logo lauarekin bat datozen.

The Recognition

About the Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award

Nanpi Hardware Marka Identitatea Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, goi-mailako, zoragarriak eta liluragarriak diren diseinuei ematen zaien ezohiko aitorpen prestijiotsua. Zilar-mailako irabazleak lan oso distiratsuak eta sormen biziko lanak dira, beren diseinatzaileen aditutasun, talentu eta zorroztasun nabarmenak erakusten dituztenak. Nanpi Hardware Marka Identitatea erakusleiho-lan zoragarria, nabarmenki profesionala eta sakonki berritzailea izatea espero da. Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu hau asmakizun oso nabarmena eta miretsia da, onura ekartzen duena eta artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren mugak zabaltzen dituena. Nanpi Hardware Marka Identitatea jende askok inbidia duen sorkuntza da, desirak pizten dituena, sentimendu positiboak ekartzen dituena eta harridura eta txunditzea pizten dituena.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: A minimal square and circle construct forms a symbolic gate while suggesting the letter N in the positive space. A calibrated slit reveals the letter P in the negative space, forming the Nanpi initials. The mark also reads as a target reticle, expressing focused precision. Derived from the Turner cube, it supports a 3d totem whose key views align with the 2d logo.
Dimensions & Packaging: Scalable vector, 1 to 1 square geometry, monochrome primary with optional single spot color. Minimum reproduction size 10 mm. Clear space at least the inner circle radius on all sides. 3d version based on a cube form, suitable for metal fabrication and desktop awards. Deliverables include vector, print ready, and manufacturing files.
Tags: Industrial identity, Precision machining, Turner cube, Geometric logo, Negative space lettering, Parametric design, Metal fabrication, City landmark, Collective trademark, Minimalism
Production Technology: The symbol was built from tangent geometry and tested through a two parameter matrix that generated 147 variants. Each variant was evaluated at 10 mm minimum size for legibility and balance. Vector masters and a strict grid ensure repeatability across media. A 3d model enables machining, casting, or anodized metal fabrication for awards, gifts, and landmarks.
Design Challenge: The hardest challenge was to honor Turner cube heritage while achieving a simple mark that stays clear at 10 mm. Another obstacle was embedding the letters N and P through positive and negative space without harming balance. The solution used strict tangency and calibrated gaps so 2d and 3d readings remain consistent.
Research: Type of Research field study, benchmarking. Research Objectives define a symbol for Nanpi metalworking. Methodology brand prism mapping, geometric coding. Data Collection and Research Tools Used visits, interviews, sample set, parametric matrix. Participants or Experiments manufacturers, officials. Results abstract direction confirmed, 2d 3d mark validated. Insights and Impacts memory anchor improves recognition and export communication. Effect supports unified cluster branding.
Inspiration: Nanpi County in Hebei is a dense metalworking cluster whose parts often stay hidden inside larger systems. The identity needed to show craft height at a glance and speak in a global industrial language. A Turner cube, a machining benchmark, inspired a door like mark that frames Nanpi as a gateway to the world.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2025 in Nanpi County, Hebei, China and finished in January 2026 in Beijing, China.
Operation Flow: In 2d, the mark serves as the collective trademark and anchors a modular identity system across print, signage, and digital media. In 3d, the form can be rotated so the top view reads as a Turner cube while the front view reads as the logo. This multi view consistency strengthens recognition from product markings to city landmarks and gifts.
Patents: sxdesign
Team Members: Ma Rujun
Ye Hanbo
Liu Hongxiu
Zhao Guojun
Huang Hao
Chen Xu
Dr. Zhang Rong
Image Credits: sxdesign