Hangzhou Elements Xogo de vaixela by Fan Xiaolin, Chen Gang and Ma Daoshun

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

BroncePatrimonio Cultural· 2026

Hangzhou Elements Xogo de vaixela

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 Xogo de vaixela

Hangzhou Elements é un conxunto de cuncas e pratiños de porcelana inspirado na cultura de Hangzhou. Os motivos en azul e branco combinan a paisaxe das Tres Pozas que Reflicten a Lúa no Lago do Oeste con motivos da cultura Liangzhu. Cada peza está elaborada coa artesanía tradicional de Jingdezhen e cocida a 1300 graos Celsius, o que mantén a decoración viva e o material duradeiro. Unha asa contorneada e un pratiño irregular melloran a comodidade no uso. A colección está pensada para o uso diario e para agasallos festivos.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronce

Hangzhou Elements Xogo de vaixela gañou o A' Design Award de Bronce, un recoñecemento altamente prestixioso outorgado a deseños sobresaíntes que se distinguen pola creatividade, o enxeño e a sagacidade. Os gañadores Bronce son artefactos amplamente hábiles e sorprendentemente creativos que autentican a vasta experiencia, imaxinación e enxeño dos seus deseñadores. Espérase que Hangzhou Elements Xogo de vaixela sexa un obxecto moi apreciado, admirado e querido, notablemente profesional e innovador. Este deseño gañador do A' Design Award de Bronce incorpora as mellores prácticas da arte, a ciencia, o deseño e a tecnoloxía, e é excelente pola súa atención ao detalle. Hangzhou Elements Xogo de vaixela satisfai espléndidamente as necesidades, toca os desexos, encanta os sentimentos e atrae a curiosidade.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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