Imperial Gift Box Primêre Funksje: Ferpakkingsûntwerp by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li

Imperial Gift Box Primêre Funksje: Ferpakkingsûntwerp by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award yn Brûns in Ferpakkingsûntwerp Competition Category.

BrûnsFerpakking· 2026

Imperial Gift Box Primêre Funksje: Ferpakkingsûntwerp

by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li

Client: Centre for Digital Arts, Department of Arts and Design, University of Macau

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner in Ferpakking Category

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The Design

About Imperial Gift Box Primêre Funksje: Ferpakkingsûntwerp

Boektekst: It ûntwerp fan de Six Treasures Imperial Tea Gift Box hellet ynspiraasje út it Sineeske keizerlike draakgewaad. De fjouwerkante doaze hat oan de iene kant in rûne sidene borduerwurk fan dûbele draken en oan de oare kant in pioenroas, de nasjonale blom fan Sina, dy't de harmony tusken himel en ierde symbolisearret. De twa deksels iepenje nei binnen ta as flinterwjukken, en litte glinsterjende gouden teakristalflessen sjen dy't keizerlike adel oproppe. Sineeske kalligrafy en segelûntwerpen, ferwurke yn it logo en de ferpakking, beklamje de transformaasje fan klassike estetyk nei hjoeddeisk ûntwerp.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Brûns

Imperial Gift Box Primêre Funksje: Ferpakkingsûntwerp is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan Imperial Gift Box Primêre Funksje: Ferpakkingsûntwerp wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. Imperial Gift Box Primêre Funksje: Ferpakkingsûntwerp foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Inspired by the imperial dragon robe, the deep blue silk gift box features a double dragon embroidery symbolizing royal majesty. A gentle press on the circular cover opens the twin lids inward like butterfly wings, creating a striking unboxing moment. Inside, dragon and peony motifs adorn each side. Chinese calligraphy and seal design in the logo and packaging blend imperial grandeur with contemporary sensibility.
Dimensions & Packaging: Silk wrapped box with embroidery in the size of 38cm x 38cm x 9cm. The overall presentation conveys a sense of regal refinement and majestic imperial dignity.
Tags: Contemporary Dragon Pattern Design, Silk Embroidery, Imperial Gift Box Design
Production Technology: The box features a distinctive opening mechanism: a gentle press on either side of the embroidered circle causes the lids to open inward like butterfly wings, adding elegance and surprise to the unboxing experience. Inside the lid, intricate dragon pattern silk embroidery enhances visual richness, while golden tea crystal bottles arranged in a semicircle against a black background create a luminous, striking contrast.
Design Challenge: Integrating imperial design elements and traditional silk embroidery techniques with contemporary international design concepts presents significant creative and technical challenges. The inclusion of Chinese calligraphy and seal design further functions as a synthesis of East and West, and of classical and contemporary aesthetics, adding additional layers of complexity, refinement, and innovation to the project.
Research: The design of the "Six Treasures Imperial Tea Gift Box" draws inspiration from the Chinese imperial dragon robe. The square box features a circular silk embroidery of double dragons, symbolizing the harmony of heaven and earth. Its twin lids open inward like butterfly wings, revealing shimmering tea crystals that evoke a sense of imperial elegance and refined nobility.
Inspiration: The "Six Treasures Imperial Tea Gift Box" draws inspiration from the Chinese imperial dragon robe. Its square form features a circular silk embroidery of double dragons, symbolizing harmony between heaven and earth, while the inside lid includes a peony motif, the national flower of China. The twin lids open inward like butterfly wings, revealing shimmering tea crystals that convey a refined sense of royal elegance.
Project Duration: The project began in 2023 in Macao and was completed in December 2025 in Guangzhou.
Operation Flow: The gift box features a unique opening mechanism that mirrors the graceful motion of butterfly wings, introducing a sense of elegance and surprise to the user experience.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Lampo Leong, 2025.
Team Members: Lampo Leong
Jiajun Chen
Junbo Li
Zhesheng Chen
Kerri Nga-Man Cheang
Xinming Hong
Bingqi Shu
Image Credits: Image #1: Lampo Leong, 2025
Image #2: Lampo Leong, 2025
Image #3: Lampo Leong, 2025
Image #4: Lampo Leong, 2025
Image #5: Lampo Leong, 2025