Editing The Ecology Of Muzha Hana Nui: Nā Puke Liʻiliʻi Pili Kanaka by Yu Ting Huang

Editing The Ecology Of Muzha Hana Nui: Nā Puke Liʻiliʻi Pili Kanaka by Yu Ting Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Keleawe in Hoʻolālā Paʻi a me Pāpaho Paʻi Competition Category.

KeleawePaʻi· 2026

Editing The Ecology Of Muzha Hana Nui: Nā Puke Liʻiliʻi Pili Kanaka

by Yu Ting Huang

Client: In Edit: Muzha’s Ecology

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Paʻi Category

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The Design

About Editing The Ecology Of Muzha Hana Nui: Nā Puke Liʻiliʻi Pili Kanaka

Kikokikona Puke: Ke ʻimi nei kēia papahana i ke kaiaola kūlohelohe o Muzha ma o kahi pūʻulu ʻekolu puke liʻiliʻi e pili ana i nā mea kanu, nā holoholona, a me ka ʻepekema honua. Ke unuhi nei ia i ka ʻike kūloko i mau moʻolelo ʻike maka maʻalahi, i kākoʻoʻia e nā ʻenehana mea a me ke paʻi ʻana. Hana nā mea lenticular i nā hiʻohiʻona hoʻololi, aʻo nā ʻaoʻao aniani papa e hōʻike mālie ana i ka ʻike. ʻO kēia hui ʻana o ka pili ʻana a me ka haʻi moʻolelo ʻike maka, hoʻololi ia i ka heluhelu ʻana i mea hoihoi, e paipai ana i ka ʻimi ʻana a hoʻoikaika i ka pilina ma waena o nā kānaka a me ko lākou wahi e puni ana.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Editing The Ecology Of Muzha Hana Nui: Nā Puke Liʻiliʻi Pili Kanaka i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Editing The Ecology Of Muzha Hana Nui: Nā Puke Liʻiliʻi Pili Kanaka he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Editing The Ecology Of Muzha Hana Nui: Nā Puke Liʻiliʻi Pili Kanaka i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This project consists of three booklets presenting plants, animals, and geology in Muzha through visual storytelling. It integrates lenticular printing and layered materials to create shifting visuals and progressive content reveal. By transforming complex information into an interactive experience, the design stands out in its ability to combine knowledge, material, and perception, encouraging exploration and engagement.
Dimensions & Packaging: B5 176 x 250 mm. The project consists of three themed booklets. It incorporates layered page structures, tracing paper, and lenticular printing techniques to create depth, visual variation, and interactive reading experiences.
Tags: Muzha, Illustrated Book, Editorial Design, Visual Narrative, Lenticular Printing, Tracing Paper, Interactive Print, Environmental Design, Taiwan Landscape
Production Technology: This project uses lenticular printing to create visual changes and enhance depth as the viewing angle shifts. Tracing paper is applied as a translucent layer to simulate drifting mist and reveal content progressively. Combined with custom illustrations and structured layouts, these techniques create an interactive reading experience that encourages active exploration.
Design Challenge: The project faced challenges in collecting and structuring information on plants, animals, and landforms in Muzha. A key difficulty was translating complex knowledge into clear visual narratives while maintaining accuracy. Integrating material techniques such as tracing paper and lenticular printing into a unified design system also required experimentation. These issues were addressed through iterative prototyping, visual refinement, and balancing content, material, and user experience.
Research: This project is a qualitative design research study exploring how book design can communicate local environmental knowledge and emotional experience. Field observation in Muzha, visual documentation, and analysis of natural elements were conducted. Data was collected through photography, sketching, and iterative material testing. Prototypes were evaluated by local residents and design focus groups. Results indicate that layered materials and interactive elements enhance engagement and comprehension. The research demonstrates how design methods can transform complex information into accessible and meaningful experiences.
Inspiration: This project is inspired by the natural landscape of Muzha, where the city meets the mountains. It is motivated by a desire to revive a sense of curiosity toward nature, similar to the wonder experienced in childhood. By focusing on overlooked plants, animals, and landforms, the project aims to transform local knowledge into an engaging experience and encourage a deeper connection with the environment.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2025 and was completed in March 2026 at Ming Chi University of Technology in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The booklets are explored through tilting and page turning. The lenticular cover creates shifting visuals, while layered translucent pages reveal content gradually. As readers move through the book, information unfolds step by step, guiding exploration of plants, animals, and landforms. This interaction enhances engagement and helps users understand complex information more clearly.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Yu-Ting Huang, Chia-Hsin Cheng, Ya-Hsin Huang, Yi-Hsi Lin, 2026.
Team Members: Designer: Yu-Ting Huang
Designer: Chia-Hsin Cheng
Designer: Ya-Hsin Huang
Designer: Yi-Hsi Lin
Image Credits: Image #1: All images, illustrations, visual materials and photography are created by the design team, Yu-Ting Huang, Chia-Hsin Cheng, Ya-Hsin Huang and Yi-Hsi Lin, Editing the Ecology of Muzha, 2026.
Image #2: All images, illustrations, visual materials and photography are created by the design team, Yu-Ting Huang, Chia-Hsin Cheng, Ya-Hsin Huang and Yi-Hsi Lin, Editing the Ecology of Muzha, 2026.
Image #3: All images, illustrations, visual materials and photography are created by the design team, Yu-Ting Huang, Chia-Hsin Cheng, Ya-Hsin Huang and Yi-Hsi Lin, Editing the Ecology of Muzha, 2026.
Image #4: All images, illustrations, visual materials and photography are created by the design team, Yu-Ting Huang, Chia-Hsin Cheng, Ya-Hsin Huang and Yi-Hsi Lin, Editing the Ecology of Muzha, 2026.
Image #5: All images, illustrations, visual materials and photography are created by the design team, Yu-Ting Huang, Chia-Hsin Cheng, Ya-Hsin Huang and Yi-Hsi Lin, Editing the Ecology of Muzha, 2026.