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Ivory Veil חפץ דקורטיבי by Xiaoge Zang

Ivory Veil חפץ דקורטיבי by Xiaoge Zang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 פרס הארד של A' Design Award in עיצוב מוצרי בית Competition Category.


ארדמוצרי בית· 2026

Ivory Veil חפץ דקורטיבי

by Xiaoge Zang

Client: BeiHang University

פרס הארד של A' Design Award Winner in מוצרי בית Category

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The Design

About Ivory Veil חפץ דקורטיבי

"צעיף השנהב" (Ivory Veil) הוא חפץ דקורטיבי העשוי נחושת ולכה טבעית. הצורה מזכירה שנהב מגולף, אך לא נעשה שימוש בשום חומר מן החי. ליבת נחושת מעוצבת, עוברת שכבת יסוד ולאחר מכן מצופה בכ-150 שכבות דקות של לכה טבעית. לאחר הייבוש, פני השטח מגולפים במוטיבים של יונים ואדמוניות ומלוטשים עד לקבלת משטח חלק. אורך החפץ 71 סנטימטרים, רוחבו 23 סנטימטרים וגובהו 38 סנטימטרים. "צעיף השנהב" מיישם מלאכת יד סינית מסורתית הנמצאת בסכנת היעלמות, ומציע חלופה בת-קיימא התומכת בהגנה על חיות הבר.

The Recognition

About the פרס הארד של A' Design Award

העיצוב Ivory Veil חפץ דקורטיבי זכה בפרס הארד של A' Design Award, הכרה יוקרתית מאוד הניתנת לעיצובים בולטים שמצטיינים ביצירתיות, בתושייה ובחוכמה. זוכי הארד הם חפצים מיומנים לרוב ויצירתיים באופן בולט שמעידים על הניסיון הרב, הדמיון והתבונה של מעצביהם. מהעיצוב Ivory Veil חפץ דקורטיבי מצפים שיהיה חפץ מוערך מאוד, מוערץ ואהוב, מקצועי וחדשני בצורה בולטת. העיצוב הזה שזכה בפרס הארד של A' Design Award משלב את השיטות הטובות ביותר באמנות, במדע, בעיצוב ובטכנולוגיה, ומצוין בתשומת הלב שלו לפרטים. העיצוב Ivory Veil חפץ דקורטיבי מספק להפליא צרכים, נוגע ברצונות, מקסים רגשות ומושך סקרנות.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
This is a display item made of natural lacquer crafted using ancient Chinese techniques and shaped like ivory. It is not made of real ivory, but rather a combination of copper and lacquer materials that recreate the appearance of ivory. The craftsmanship involved is complex, and even in China, it faces the risk of being lost. Its texture is close to real ivory, and the patterns also adopt traditional Chinese artistic forms.
Dimensions & Packaging
Its length is 71 centimeters, width is 23 centimeters, and height is 38 centimeters.
Tags
Traditional Chinese Culture, Carved Lacquerware, Sculpture, Decorative Object, Intangible Cultural Heritage, Artwork, Ivory Form, Wildlife Protection
Production Technology
First, the lacquer collected from the tree is prepared. Then, the copper material is shaped into an ivory-like form, and a layer of primer is applied to the prepared copper surface. After the primer dries, multiple layers of natural lacquer are applied, ensuring each layer is smooth and accumulating to a thickness of about 150 layers. Once the lacquer layers are dry, tools are used to carve on the lacquer surface. Finally, the surface of the workpiece is polished to ensure smoothness.
Design Challenge
Lacquer trees are found deep in the mountains, and only a few drops of sap can be collected from each tree. Most people are allergic to lacquer, making the collection process extremely challenging. Very few people know how to make lacquer, and there are almost no reference books available. The lacquer will not cause allergy until it is completely dry. However, lacquer dries very slowly, requiring more than a year from the time of sap collection to the completion of the artwork.
Research
This is applied material and craft research. The objective was to recreate the beauty of ivory without using animal material. The method combined visual study, material comparison and making tests. Research tools included literature review, sketching, carving and surface-finishing trials. Prototype experiments examined form, texture and visual effect. The result showed carved lacquer could achieve an ivory-like elegance ethically. The project shows how traditional craft can support wildlife protection and inspire sustainable design.
Inspiration
To protect wildlife, we reject the use of real ivory. Yet ivory has long been admired for its artistic beauty, which inspired this project to recreate that elegance through a sustainable alternative. Chinese carved lacquer, made from natural lacquer resin, can be shaped freely and developed with a texture and visual softness close to ivory. This led to a carved lacquer object that echoes the form and refinement of ivory without using animal material.
Project Duration
Launched in Beijing in February 2023, and completed in May 2024.
Operation Flow
The object is meant to be viewed closely and appreciated from different angles. As the viewer lifts or turns it gently, the carved dove and peony motifs, layered lacquer surface, and ivory-like texture become more visible. The interaction is quiet and reflective rather than mechanical. It performs better by combining symbolic imagery, rich detail, and a smooth tactile quality, creating a deeper visual and emotional experience.
Team Members
Huanxi Wang
Yutong Wang
Ruoxuan Gao
Image Credits
Image #1: Creator Xiaoge Zang, White Carved Lacquer Artwork, 2024.
Image #2: CreatorXiaoge Zang , White Carved Lacquer Artwork, 2024.
Image #3: CreatorYutong Wang , White Carved Lacquer Artwork, 2024.
Image #4: Creator Huanxi Wang, White Carved Lacquer Artwork, 2024.
Image #5: CreatorYutong Wang, White Carved Lacquer Artwork, 2024.
Video Credits: Video Creator Xiaoge Zang ,White Carved Lacquer Artwork, 2024.

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