Stolen Moments Nhazi Mkpuchi Ihe Nsure Ọkụ Na-esi Ísì Ụtọ by Yerong Chen

Stolen Moments Nhazi Mkpuchi Ihe Nsure Ọkụ Na-esi Ísì Ụtọ by Yerong Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Eserese, Ịse Ihe na Nkwurịta Anya Competition Category.

BronzEserese· 2026

Stolen Moments Nhazi Mkpuchi Ihe Nsure Ọkụ Na-esi Ísì Ụtọ

by Yerong Chen

Client: Yerong Chen

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Eserese Category

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The Design

About Stolen Moments Nhazi Mkpuchi Ihe Nsure Ọkụ Na-esi Ísì Ụtọ

Stolen Moments bụ usoro mkpuchi na njirimara aha ahịa maka ihe nsure ọkụ na-esi ísì ụtọ nke oge dị iche iche. Nhazi a na-ewebata nkwụsịtụ e bu n'obi mee n'ime ndụ kwa ụbọchị na-aga ngwa ngwa. Ahịrị anya na-aga n'ihu, nke sitere n'ike mmụọ nsụpe eri na-ese n'elu mmiri nke Usoro Ọchịchị Song na anwụrụ ọkụ na-efegharị, na-ebu uda njirimara ahụ. A na-enye ísì ụtọ anọ nke oge dị iche iche n'ogologo ihe nsure ọkụ atọ nke sentimita 7, 14 na 21, ka e wee nwee ike ịhọrọ ogologo dabara n'oge dị maka nkwụsịtụ. E ji akwụkwọ FSC gbara akaebe na-enweghị mkpuchi mee igbe ndị ahụ, e ji offset bipụta ha ma jiri die cut kwaa ha maka izi ezi.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Stolen Moments Nhazi Mkpuchi Ihe Nsure Ọkụ Na-esi Ísì Ụtọ meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Stolen Moments Nhazi Mkpuchi Ihe Nsure Ọkụ Na-esi Ísì Ụtọ ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Stolen Moments Nhazi Mkpuchi Ihe Nsure Ọkụ Na-esi Ísì Ụtọ na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Stolen Moments is a seasonal incense packaging and brand identity system designed to introduce intentional pauses into fast-paced modern life. Drawing inspiration from Song Dynasty floating-thread calligraphy and drifting incense smoke, the design employs a continuous visual line to convey rhythm and stillness. With four seasonal scents and varied incense lengths, it blends minimalist aesthetics with Eastern symbolism to create a meditative brand experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: The incense series comes in three lengths: 7 cm, 14 cm, and 21 cm. The corresponding box dimensions are 90 mm high by 40 mm wide, 160 mm high by 55 mm wide, and 230 mm high by 70 mm wide respectively. Packaging is made from uncoated FSC certified paper, with inner trays designed to hold incense sticks. Line art precision was tested across formats to ensure consistent visual reproduction.
Tags: Incense Design, Visual Identity, Eastern Aesthetics, Minimal Packaging, Sensory Experience, Meditation Product, Line Art, Cultural Branding, Slow Living, Seasonal Ritual
Production Technology: The design was developed using vector-based illustration and typographic refinement, inspired by Song-style calligraphy. Packaging prototypes were created with FSC-certified uncoated paper using offset printing and die-cutting for precision. Line-based visual elements were engineered to ensure consistent reproduction across multiple media and scales, from incense boxes to brand collateral.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was visualizing intangible concepts like time, breath, and stillness. Translating incense smoke into a coherent visual system required balancing cultural symbolism and minimalism. Another difficulty was ensuring line precision across print materials while using sustainable paper. It was also challenging to evoke emotional resonance without literal storytelling or user imagery.
Research: This project is based on qualitative design research exploring how modern individuals perceive and manage time. The goal was to create a product that introduces calm into daily routines. Methods included user interviews, mood mapping, and incense ritual analysis. Data were collected from 15 participants aged 20 to 35. Findings revealed a strong need for structured mental pauses. The result is a system that translates time and mood into tactile, visual, and olfactory form.
Inspiration: The inspiration for Stolen Moments stems from Eastern philosophy of Qi and the floating thread calligraphy of the Song Dynasty. In an era of constant pressure, people are gradually losing the ability to pause. Incense, which connects time, space, and scent, offered a medium for intervention. I translated drifting smoke into a continuous visual line, creating a system where stillness can be seen, touched, and felt in daily life.
Project Duration: The project was developed as part of the “Commercial Design” course at Beijing Jiaotong University. It started in October 2024 and was completed in December 2024 in Beijing, China.
Operation Flow: Users select an incense length based on the time they wish to pause. Shorter sticks are used for brief moments, while longer ones are suitable for extended meditation. Lighting the incense initiates a sensory experience of sight, scent, and stillness. The curved line on the package echoes the shape of drifting smoke, reinforcing the rhythm of time. This interaction invites mindfulness and helps users reclaim quiet pockets in a busy day.