Press Release
Prominent Chicheng Jewelry Packaging by Chushan Design Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Packaging Design
Chushan Design recognized for packaging design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 24, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Packaging Design category for Prominent Chicheng Jewelry Packaging by Chushan Design, designed for Shenzhen Chushan Design Culture Group Co., Ltd.. The recognition forms part of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Regarding Prominent Chicheng Jewelry Packaging
Prominent Chicheng is a jewelry packaging design inspired by Chinese bronze culture. The cover carries an intaglio printed tiger token motif, a historical symbol of courage and protection. Wood, paper, leather, fabric and alloy are combined, and laser engraving is used in production. The structure follows traditional mortise and tenon joinery, so the box can be assembled, taken apart and stored with ease. Discreet support legs allow secure stacking. A leather storage bag, a coaster and a multifunctional stand are included.
About Chushan Design
CSD Chushan Design is a full-stack product strategy service brand and one of China's most professional brand power innovation agencies. With "Growth Services" as its core driving force, we leverage Stanford University's Design Thinking methodology - the 7D Creation Method - to help enterprises achieve growth in brand power and product capabilities. Our comprehensive services encompass the entire value chain, including: Strategic Opportunity Insights, Product Pre-concept Exploration, User Empathy Research & Product Definition, Design Definition, Product Development & Implementation, and Brand Marketing.
Award Record
With this recognition, Chushan Design is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Packaging Design Award
The A' Packaging Design Award is an international packaging competition that recognizes outstanding packaging designs by talented packaging designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to packaging designers, graphic designers, branding agencies and product manufacturers from all countries. Typical entries include bottles, boxes, cans, pouches, tubes and cartons. The awarded packaging designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/packaging
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/159137
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/159137
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!159137
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/335258
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Prominent Chicheng Jewelry Packaging
- Function
- Jewelry Packaging
- Category
- Packaging Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Packaging & Retail, Branding & Advertising and Manufacturing
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Black, Dim Gray and Lavender
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Shenzhen Chushan Design Culture Group Co., Ltd.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Chushan Design
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #159137
Credits
- Team
- Peng Yin, Chun Wu, Linlin Li and Zhihong Chen
- Image Credits
- Chushan Design
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Our "Eastern Mechanical Aesthetics" design merges wood, paper, leather, fabric, and alloy materials, symbolizing "Tiger in the Forest, Beast in the Cage." This embodies courage, exploration, and loyalty of the "CHICHENG" symbol. The cover features an intaglio-printed "Tiger Token," historically awarded by Chinese emperors, representing courage and protection. Paying homage to pioneers, it inspires unwavering determination. The packaging aligns with core principles, emphasizing "daily use" to harness time's power. Both product and packaging subtly evolve, guiding users to face life positively.
- Inspiration
- "Prominent Chicheng" Token Jewelry draws inspiration from Chinese bronze culture. It features the 'Patina Aesthetic' as a symbol of heritage and resonates with the 'Tiger Token' culture to evoke a sense of emotional identity. Through the use of innovative materials and traditional craftsmanship, a collection of bronze pieces, embodying Eastern wisdom of bravery, exploration, and loyalty, is crafted. These pieces serve as tokens for both collection and social adornment.
- Research
- The brand introduces the concept of "Rust Aesthetics," which emphasizes the unique beauty that emerges between objects and materials after experiencing the passage of time and oxidation. The brand's packaging captures these traces of time, symbolizing the item's journey and providing inspiration for contemplation and life.
- Challenge
- 1. Pioneering packaging aesthetics and methodologies. 2. Innovative packaging materials and structural design. 3. Universal consideration of both keepsakes (for collectibles) and jewelry (for social interaction). 4. High emotional resonance between products and packaging, fostering deep user empathy.
- Realization and Technology
- Implemented through laser engraving, enhancing elegance and security for high-volume production while reducing labor costs. Our packaging follows traditional Chinese "mortise and tenon" design, ensuring easy assembly, disassembly, and efficient storage. Support legs have discreet limit functions, allowing secure stacking, maximizing storage space and product stability.
- Operation and Interaction
- Our design improves unboxing with integrated product labels and convenient handles, offering cost-effective and versatile solutions, including a packaging chain doubling as a jewelry necklace. It includes a comprehensive materials package featuring a genuine leather storage bag, eco-friendly coaster, and multifunctional stand for various user needs.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in July 2023 in Shenzhen and was completed in December 2023, also in Shenzhen.
- Specifications
- Length 165mm * Width 133mm * Height 60mm
- Keywords
- Eastern, Rust Aesthetics, Modular Design, jewelry packaging, Bronze Culture
