Pattern Reborn Munus Primarium: Consilium Producti Culturalis by Gang Chen, Chao Yang and Xiaolin Fan

Pattern Reborn Munus Primarium: Consilium Producti Culturalis by Gang Chen, Chao Yang and Xiaolin Fan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Patrimonium Culturale Competition Category.

AesPatrimonium Culturale· 2025

Pattern Reborn Munus Primarium: Consilium Producti Culturalis

by Gang Chen, Chao Yang and Xiaolin Fan

Client: Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum

Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum Winner in Patrimonium Culturale Category

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The Design

About Pattern Reborn Munus Primarium: Consilium Producti Culturalis

Textus Libri: Pattern Reborn est series productorum culturalium et imaginum affixarum, quae in traditionalibus Sinensium artificiorum exemplaribus fundatur. Themata ex vestibus traditionalibus et opere figlino sumpta sunt, deinde per consilium modernum dissoluta et denuo interpretata. Exemplaria digitaliter tractantur ad subtilitatem obtinendam et materiis, ut textilibus et figlinis, applicantur. Rationes productionis typographiam digitalem, incisionem laseris et coctionem figlinam alto calore comprehendunt. Imagines ad varias magnitudines et condiciones se accommodant. Propositum est artem traditionalem conservare et exemplaribus locum manifestum in vita moderna tribuere.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum

Pattern Reborn Munus Primarium: Consilium Producti Culturalis victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur Pattern Reborn Munus Primarium: Consilium Producti Culturalis rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. Pattern Reborn Munus Primarium: Consilium Producti Culturalis necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This is a design for a cultural and creative product, which was created in collaboration with Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum, incorporating traditional patterns and symbols of handicrafts. This design project revitalizes traditional Chinese arts and crafts, allowing people to rediscover the modern charm of Chinese traditional arts and crafts. By extracting traditional patterns from clothing and ceramics, deconstructing and transforming them through modern design, endowing them with contemporary
Dimensions & Packaging: The visual elements are designed for flexible application across various events and activities. They adapt to different sizes and contexts without being constrained by fixed dimensions, enhancing the versatility and creative freedom of the design.
Tags: Traditional Crafts, Cultural Innovation, Modern Design, Pattern Redesign, Chinese Heritage, Textile Art, Ceramic Design, Cultural Fusion
Production Technology: The production combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. Patterns are digitally processed for precision, then applied to materials like textiles and ceramics. Techniques include digital printing, laser engraving, and high-temperature ceramic firing. This ensures durability, vibrant colors, and seamless integration of traditional motifs into contemporary products.
Design Challenge: The main challenge of this project was to maintain the authenticity of traditional patterns while ensuring they fit into modern design aesthetics. Balancing cultural preservation with contemporary relevance required extensive research into traditional motifs and materials.Another challenge was the technical adaptation of traditional designs to modern production processes. Ensuring color accuracy, material compatibility, and design scalability across different products demanded continuous experimentation and refinement. Overcoming these challenges resulted in products that are both culturally meaningful and visually appealing.
Research: This project, in collaboration with the Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum, explores how to revitalize traditional Chinese patterns through modern design. By studying motifs from traditional clothing and ceramics, the project aims to preserve cultural heritage while enhancing contemporary relevance. Through deconstruction and transformation, the designs integrate seamlessly into modern cultural products.
Inspiration: This is a series of designs that integrates various traditional Chinese arts and crafts patterns into unique poster visuals. The project aims to blend the distinctive characteristics of Chinese craftsmanship with contemporary design elements, creating a fusion that highlights the beauty of cultural heritage in a modern visual context. Inspired by motifs from traditional clothing and ceramics, the design undergoes deconstruction and transformation, reflecting both historical depth and contemporary aesthetics.
Project Duration: The project started in Hangzhou in March 2023 and was completed in December 2024. The final products were exhibited at the Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum, showcasing the successful fusion of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with contemporary design.
Operation Flow: The design process starts with extracting traditional patterns from Chinese clothing and ceramics. These motifs are deconstructed and reinterpreted using modern design techniques to balance cultural authenticity and contemporary aesthetics. The reimagined designs are applied to products like textiles and ceramics, ensuring both functionality and visual appeal in modern life.
Team Members: Designer: Gang Chen, Designer: Xiaolin Fan, Designer: Chao Yang, Designer: Yi Huang, Designer: Ang Lv, Designer: Rui Deng, Designer: Zilong Chen, Designer: Weilong Liu, Designer: Jiayuan Gu, Designer: Hongjin Xiang, Designer: Jiwei Fang, Designer: Yuanxi Guo, Designer: Ziyi Jin, Designer: Yutin Mao, Designer: Lin Ye, Designer: Yiqun Zhang and Designer: Yilin Wang
Image Credits: Image #1: Gang Chen,Xiaolin Fan,Chao Yang, Yi Huang,Ang Lv,
Image #2: Rui Deng, Zilong Chen, Weilong Liu,Jiayuan Gu,
Image #3: Hongjin Xiang, Jiwei Fang,Yuanxi Guo, Ziyi Jin,
Image #4:Yutin Mao,Lin Ye,
Image #5:Yiqun Zhang,Yilin Wang