Dirty Dog Kolleksje Plusj Boartersguod by Hangzhou Yangyang Lejia

Dirty Dog Kolleksje Plusj Boartersguod by Hangzhou Yangyang Lejia is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award yn Sulver in Boartersguod, Spultsjes en Hobbyprodukten Ûntwerp Competition Category.

SulverBoartersguod· 2026

Dirty Dog Kolleksje Plusj Boartersguod

by Hangzhou Yangyang Lejia

Client: Little Hideout

A' Design Award yn Sulver Winner in Boartersguod Category

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The Design

About Dirty Dog Kolleksje Plusj Boartersguod

Dirty Dog is in kolleksje plusj boartersguod, makke foar selskip en emosjonele treast. De kolleksje bestiet út fjouwer plusj hûnen mei elk in eigen persoanlikheid, ferbûn troch in konsistinte designtaal en kleureskema. Lytse formaten wurkje as draachbere sammelobjekten, grutte formaten binne makke om te knuffeljen, en jumboformaten tsjinje as lichemskessens om op te rêsten. Elke plusj hûn is makke fan mingd plusj mei ferskillende poallingten foar in laachrike tekstuer. De flekken op it oerflak wurde mei de hân oanbrocht mei pigmintpoeier en in airbrush, wêrtroch spoaren fan modder en gers feroarje yn tekens fan boartsjen en aventoer.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Sulver

Dirty Dog Kolleksje Plusj Boartersguod is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver, in bûtengewoan prestisjeuze erkenning foar topûntwerpen dy't prachtich en yndrukwekkend binne. Sulverwinners binne tige briljante en ekstreem kreative wurken dy't de treflike ekspertize, it talint en de skerpsinnigens fan har ûntwerpers yllustrearje. Fan Dirty Dog Kolleksje Plusj Boartersguod wurdt ferwachte dat it in prachtich foarbyldwurk is, opmerklik profesjoneel en djip ynnovatyf. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver is in tige opfallende, bewûndere útfining dy't foardiel bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Dirty Dog Kolleksje Plusj Boartersguod is in skepping dêr't breed oerjûn wurdt, dy't winsken wekker makket, positive gefoelens bringt en ferwûnderjen en fernuvering opwekket.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Dirty Dog is a plush toy collection that centers on companionship and emotional comfort. It includes four plush dogs with distinct personalities, brought together through a consistent design language and color scheme to create a unified family identity. The collection is available in small sizes as portable collectibles, large sizes as plush toys for hugging, and jumbo sizes as body pillows for resting and cuddling, meeting various needs and bringing warmth to daily life.
Dimensions & Packaging: product dimensions, 1600 mm x 1000 mm x 1000 mm, 300 mm x 150 mm x 100 mm
Tags: Plush Toy, Companionship, Body Pillow, Character Collection, Exploration of Nature, Smudge Aesthetics, Versatile Use
Production Technology: Each plush dog is made from blended plush in varying pile lengths to create rich tactile and visual layers. Smudges on the surface are not printed, but handmade using pigment powder and an airbrush, producing soft gradients that resemble natural smudges. This technique preserves the lifelike appearance of the toys while highlighting their handcrafted quality.
Design Challenge: A key challenge was turning smudges that are usually seen as flaws into a meaningful and appealing design language. Each smudge, whether mud, dirt, or paint, is purposefully linked to the dogs’ playful actions. In this way, the smudges become badges symbolizing adventure and exploration rather than messiness, elevating imperfection into a unique aesthetic that embodies a sense of vitality and reminding people to cherish every mess, laugh, and adventure.
Research: The visual language of plush toys is based on the observations of pet behaviors. Unlike many products on the market that prioritize symmetry and cleanliness over storytelling, the team captures and turns the happy moments of dogs rolling in muddy puddles and playing in grass into unique character traits. To meet the need for warmth and emotional connection in fastpaced life, the shape, texture, and color of the collection are warm and friendly, strengthening the bond between toys and users.
Inspiration: The collection draws inspiration from the everyday joy of dogs rolling in muddy puddles and running through grass. The team challenges the modern pursuit of absolute cleanliness, redefining smudges, such as mud, dirt, and paint, as badges of adventure, curiosity, and freedom. The color palette draws from natural tones of soil, grass, and flowers, creating a lively natural aesthetic that inspires a heartfelt connection to real, simple pleasures.
Project Duration: Launched in Los Angeles in July 2025, the project was completed in Tianjin in August 2025, and exhibited at the LightBox Expo in Los Angeles in October 2025 and at FluffyCon in Shanghai in December 2025.
Operation Flow: The collection offers companionship and fosters emotional connection. Small plush toys are portable, providing comfort and companionship on the go, while large ones are made for home use, supporting hugging, leaning, or resting. The ergonomic jumbo plush toys accommodate multiple holding positions, from side hugs to full wraps. With different sizes, Dirty Dog supports both outdoor adventures and indoor relaxation, blending seamlessly into everyday life.
Team Members: Hangzhou Yangyang Lejia Cultural and Creative Co., Ltd.
Yawen Qiang, Yiru Zhao