Gushu Jinzhu Ferpakking foar droege fruchten by Chushan Design

Gushu Jinzhu Ferpakking foar droege fruchten by Chushan Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award yn Goud in Ferpakkingsûntwerp Competition Category.

GoudFerpakking· 2025

Gushu Jinzhu Ferpakking foar droege fruchten

by Chushan Design

Client: Shenzhen Chushan Design Culture Group Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award yn Goud Winner in Ferpakking Category

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The Design

About Gushu Jinzhu Ferpakking foar droege fruchten

Gushu Jinzhu is in kadodoaze ûntwurpen foar droege longanfruchten. De doaze brûkt in struktuer mei deksel en basis en mjit 360 by 240 by 90 millimeter. De bûtenkant toant in iuwenâlde longanbeam mei letters yn goudfoly, gravearre tekstueren en twa Loong-figueren dy't om longanranken wûn binne. In poster oan de binnenkant beskriuwt it tradisjonele droegjen as ambacht en de fochtwarrende funksje. De doaze befettet fjouwer akrylpotten mei botanyske etiketten en in seladon-glazuere teekom fan 130 millimeter dy't tsjinnet as fruitskaal. De oranjeread kleur markearret in feestlike gelegenheid.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Goud

Gushu Jinzhu Ferpakking foar droege fruchten is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Goud, in ekstreem prestisjeuze erkenning foar earste-klas, prachtige en treflike ûntwerpen. Goudwinners binne tige ynnovative, fisionêre en glamoureus ferbjusterjende skeppings dy't it sjeny, de wiisheid en de feardigens fan har ûntwerpers wjerspegelje. Fan Gushu Jinzhu Ferpakking foar droege fruchten wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige priizge, trendsettende en monumintale útfining is dy't unferlykbere wearde leveret. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Goud is in spektakulêr, respektearre projekt dat grutte foardielen bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Gushu Jinzhu Ferpakking foar droege fruchten makket yntinse gefoelens fan begearte, stekt passy oan, stimulearret kreativiteit en fassinearret ús.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Harvested from wild centuries-old longan trees, this packaging reimagines the Loong ("Chinese celestial guardian") as a spiritual anchor - the trunk morphs into its sinewy form adorned with botanical motifs, symbolizing nature's vitality. The front panel features "Twin Loong Playing with Pearl", where GuShu JinZhu becomes the celestial pearl, embodying auspiciousness. The seal script (Wang Yi Mao) collides with matte metal plaques, bridging heritage craftsmanship and cyber-esque futurism.
Dimensions & Packaging: The gift box measures 360mm*240mm*90mm, containing 4 jars of dried longan and a 130mm-diameter Song Dynasty Celadon Glaze tea bowl (gift included)
Tags: Dried Fruit, Loong, Song, Ceramics, food
Production Technology: This Heaven-Earth Lid structure centers on a centuries-old tree with GuShu JinZhu (Centuries-Old Golden Longan) gold-foiled atop, radiating timeless grandeur. Engraved textures depict Twin Loong symbiotically coiled with longan vines, while an inner Republic-era poster details heritage craftsmanship and moisture-proof functionality. The set includes 1 Song Dynasty Celadon Glaze tea bowl (as fruit tray) and 4 acrylic jars with botanical stickers mirroring exterior motifs, achieving cohesive sophistication.
Design Challenge: How can we translate China's abstract historical legacy into a replicable visual symbolic system? By initiating "elemental archaeology" - excavating visual languages from Song Dynasty ceramics, the Twin Loong Playing with Pearl (Shuang Long Xi Zhu), and Republic-era newspapers - we construct a multi-layered symbolic framework. This system not only deepens young generations' connection to cultural identity but also manifests China's confidence in asserting its aesthetic sovereignty on the global stage.
Research: This initiative revitalizes China's ancient traditions through youthifying time-honored brands like Wang Yi Mao, reinterpreting Song Dynasty utensil aesthetics, reconstructing the Loong (Chinese Dragon)'s localized narrative, and preserving longan's traditional craftsmanship. When heritage rejuvenation elevates artisans' incomes and eco-friendly materials upgrade industrial chains, design transcends aesthetics to become a social engineering catalyst - reshaping cultural ecosystems while driving sustainable economies.
Inspiration: Loong, the spiritual totem of Chinese civilization, embodies the nation's vitality and historical continuity. Inspired by centuries-old longan trees - their roots evoking Loong's sinewy form, fruit textures mirroring sacred scales - we translate the Taoist philosophy of "tree metamorphosing into Loong, Loong birthing pearls" into contemporary design.
Project Duration: The project was officially launched in Shenzhen, China, in June 2024 and reached full implementation by November 2024.
Operation Flow: The gift box orchestrates a multi-sensory unboxing journey. Its vibrant orange-red hue ignites festive joy and appetite stimulation. Functional compartments not only safeguard contents but also weave heritage storytelling - detailing the Celadon Glaze tea bowl's craftsmanship and time-honored longan dehydration techniques. The included Song Dynasty tea bowl, paired with golden longan, elevates the culinary ritual into a poetic homage to the Song literati's refined aesthetics.
Team Members: Yin peng
Li linlin
Zeng menghao
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Lu Weiyu, KaiGua, 2024.
Image #2: Photographer Lu Weiyu, KaiGua, 2024.
Image #3: Photographer Lu Weiyu, KaiGua, 2024.
Image #4: Photographer Lu Weiyu, KaiGua, 2024.
Image #5: Photographer Lu Weiyu, KaiGua, 2024.