Dunhuang Lute Cov Khoom Ua Si Niaj Hnub Qhia Dab Neeg Kab Lis Kev Cai los ntawm Xinming Liu

Qhov qauv tsim Dunhuang Lute Cov Khoom Ua Si Niaj Hnub Qhia Dab Neeg Kab Lis Kev Cai los ntawm Xinming Liu yog tus yeej muaj nqis heev ntawm qhov khoom plig 2025 A' Design Award Nyiaj hauv Pawg Sib Tw Tsim Khoom Ua Si.

NyiajKhoom Ua Si· 2025

Dunhuang Lute Cov Khoom Ua Si Niaj Hnub Qhia Dab Neeg Kab Lis Kev Cai

los ntawm Xinming Liu

Tus Neeg Siv: Lumi Design

Tus Yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj hauv Pawg Khoom Ua Si

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Saib ntawm A' Design Award Tsab Xov Xwm Daim Phiaj Khoom Plig

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Qhov Tsim

Txog Dunhuang Lute Cov Khoom Ua Si Niaj Hnub Qhia Dab Neeg Kab Lis Kev Cai

Lub pipa (Suav lub twj paj nruag hlua) yog ib qho cuab yeej uas raug piav qhia ntau tshaj plaws hauv Dunhuang cov duab phab ntsa, nrog 689 qhov duab sawv cev sib txawv. Lub pipa txoj kev ua yeeb yam tau hloov zuj zus mus raws sijhawm, ntawm Tang dynasty txoj kev rho hlua muaj zog mus rau qhov maj mam rho nrog ntiv tes uas qhia kev xav sib sib zog nqus. Qhov kev hloov pauv no tau txhawb lub tswv yim tsim cov khoom ua si, sib txuas cov cuab yeej cuab tam kab lis kev cai nrog cov qauv niaj hnub nimno, txaus siab los qhia cov keeb kwm nplua nuj thiab lub zog qhia ntawm lub pipa rau cov neeg hluas.

Qhov Lees Paub

Txog A' Design Award Nyiaj

Dunhuang Lute Cov Khoom Ua Si Niaj Hnub Qhia Dab Neeg Kab Lis Kev Cai yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Dunhuang Lute Cov Khoom Ua Si Niaj Hnub Qhia Dab Neeg Kab Lis Kev Cai xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Dunhuang Lute Cov Khoom Ua Si Niaj Hnub Qhia Dab Neeg Kab Lis Kev Cai yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Tom Qab Qhov Tsim

Pob Xov Xwm

Cov credit, cov neeg pab thiab cov ntsiab lus kev txawj ntse muab los ntawm tus tsim.

Yam Tshwj Xeeb: Dunhuang Lute blends traditional Chinese elements with modern design, using illustrated books and toys as the core. Inspired by Dunhuang murals, it explores how to convey historical depth through digital illustrations. The character designs, based on ancient sculptures, highlight dynastic facial features while avoiding modern toy trends. Targeting teens, the project offers an educational approach to Chinese history and culture, making Dunhuang’s heritage and the Pipa instrument accessible and appealing to today’s youth.
Qhov Loj & Ntim: Small: 15cm x 10cm x 10cm
Large: 30cm x 20cm x 20cm
Cov Ntsiab Lus: Trendy toys,Traditional Chinese elements, Educational design, Digital illustration
Thev Naus Laus Zis Tsim Khoom: Modeling was done using ZBrush, followed by 3D printing to adjust the character design, and rendering with KeyShot.
Kev Sib Tw Tsim Qauv: The process was filled with challenges, primarily the transition from two-dimensional designs to three-dimensional figurines. The modeling required careful consideration of various viewing angles, necessitating repeated adjustments based on the initial flat designs. Given the educational nature of the project, the characters' poses needed to be both accurate and meticulously crafted. Each character underwent multiple revisions, with new issues emerging even after adjustments, requiring further refinement before reaching the final form.

Technically, several difficulties were overcome, such as the excessive use of subdivision surfaces during modeling, which complicated subsequent animation production. To address this, low-poly models were used for the animation phase and then recolored. Despite these challenges, solutions were gradually developed as the project progressed.
Kev Tshawb Fawb: With the growing cultural confidence among China's younger generation, traditional Chinese artistic expressions are gaining increasing popularity. The author believes that Chinese-style design should go beyond the mere application of external elements, instead integrating aesthetic forms with historical and cultural depth by uncovering the intrinsic charm of traditional culture.

In this project, the author focuses on the pipa (Chinese lute) depicted in Dunhuang murals, drawing inspiration from the colors and stylistic elements of different periods of the Dunhuang caves. The result is a picture book and IP (Intellectual Property) characters that showcase over a millennium of the pipa's history and cultural significance, from the Northern Dynasties to the Song and Yuan Dynasties. The design also analyzes the pipa's structure and features, presenting Dunhuang's pipa culture in a visually engaging format.

This project explores ways to blend traditional culture with modern trends. For the facial makeup and costumes of the IP characters, the design strictly adheres to the distinct features of different historical periods as depicted in Dunhuang’s music and dance murals. By transforming mural-style imagery into contemporary illustration, the picture book interweaves text and imagery to narrate the cultural heritage of the Silk Road carried by the pipa. This approach reintroduces this rich cultural history in a form that resonates with and appeals to younger audiences.
Kev Txhawb Siab: This project reimagines traditional pipa elements from Dunhuang murals, integrating the aesthetic styles and colors of different eras from the Northern Dynasties to the Song-Yuan period. The IP characters feature makeup and attire inspired by iconic mural imagery, translated into contemporary illustration styles.
Lub Sij Hawm Ua Hauj Lwm: Starts in Beijing in January and ends in September 2022
Txheej Txheem Ua Hauj Lwm: Through interactive play, the Dunhuang Lute collectible toy set bridges ancient mural art and modern lifestyles. Each toy character is meticulously crafted based on figures from Dunhuang murals, embodying distinct historical aesthetics. Users can engage with the toy by assembling its modular parts, which represent different cultural elements, creating an intuitive hands-on connection with history.

The accompanying illustrated book enhances this experience by providing detailed stories behind the murals, highlighting their evolution across dynasties. Readers can explore the historical context of each mural and understand the cultural significance of their design.

Key moments in interaction include assembling the figure, discovering its detailed craftsmanship, and referencing the book for historical insights. This combination allows users to connect visually and intellectually, making the murals accessible in a tangible form. The integration of toys and stories offers a unique learning tool, transforming traditional art into an engaging medium for education and appreciation, particularly for younger audiences. This approach fosters a deeper understanding of Dunhuang's cultural legacy, making it more relatable and captivating.
Kev Qhuas Duab: Image #1: Rendering Artist: Xinming Liu, 2022.
Image #2: Rendering Artist: Xinming Liu, 2022.
Image #3: Rendering Artist: Xinming Liu, 2022.
Image #4: Illustrator: Xinming Liu, 2022.
Image #5: Illustrator: Xinming Liu, 2022.