Hangzhou Elements Vasorum Mensae Apparatus by Fan Xiaolin, Chen Gang and Ma Daoshun

Hangzhou Elements Vasorum Mensae Apparatus by Fan Xiaolin, Chen Gang and Ma Daoshun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Patrimonium Culturale Competition Category.

AesPatrimonium Culturale· 2026

Hangzhou Elements Vasorum Mensae Apparatus

by Fan Xiaolin, Chen Gang and Ma Daoshun

Client: Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum

Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum Winner in Patrimonium Culturale Category

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The Design

About Hangzhou Elements Vasorum Mensae Apparatus

Elementa Hangzhou est apparatus poculorum et patellarum fictilium cultura urbis Hangzhou inspiratus. Ornamenta caerulea et alba prospectum Trium Stagnorum Lunam Reddentium in Lacu Occidentali cum figuris culturae Liangzhu coniungunt. Unumquodque opus arte traditionali Jingdezhen conficitur et gradibus Celsii mille trecentis coquitur, quo modo ornatus vividus et materia durabilis servantur. Ansa ad manum formata et patella inaequalis commoditatem usus augent. Haec collectio ad usum cotidianum et ad dona festiva destinatur.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum

Hangzhou Elements Vasorum Mensae Apparatus 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 Hangzhou Elements Vasorum Mensae Apparatus 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. Hangzhou Elements Vasorum Mensae Apparatus 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: Using traditional Chinese blue and white porcelain craftsmanship as a medium, the design integrates the scenic poetry of the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon in West Lake with the deep historical roots of Liangzhu Culture. Transformed through a contemporary design language into daily tableware, the collection not only embodies the distinct regional identity of Hangzhou but also serves as a sophisticated choice for festive gifting.
Dimensions & Packaging: Plates width 80mm X depth 80mm X height 15mm. Cups width 60mm X depth 60mm X height 80mm.
Tags: Cultural Creative Homeware, Cups and Saucers, Ceramic Art, Hangzhou Elements
Production Technology: Utilizing traditional Jingdezhen blue and white porcelain craftsmanship, the work is fired at a high temperature of 1300°C. This rigorous process ensures the patterns remain permanently vibrant and the material exceptionally durable.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge lay in seamlessly integrating Hangzhou cultural motifs with Jingdezhen blue and white porcelain craftsmanship. The objective was to elevate both utility and cultural expression through the design of irregularly shaped cups and saucers alongside ergonomic handles. This required navigating the tension between traditional aesthetics and modern convenience, while technically ensuring the structural stability of these non standard forms during high temperature firing.
Research: Reimagining blue and white porcelain, this project blends West Lake Three Pools scenery with Liangzhu heritage. Fired at 1300 degrees Celsius using Jingdezhen techniques, it ensures permanent vibrancy. The design features an irregular saucer and ergonomic handle, balancing aesthetics with utility while resolving stability challenges in firing non standard forms. Beyond function, the collection serves as a cultural vessel and ideal festive gift, embodying the regional identity of Hangzhou.
Inspiration: The natural and cultural landscapes of Hangzhou West Lake, the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, and the history of Liangzhu Culture and intangible cultural heritage.
Project Duration: The project originated in Hangzhou, with a development cycle spanning from October to December 2025.
Operation Flow: The design prioritizes structural ergonomics, featuring a uniquely contoured cup handle paired with an irregularly shaped saucer. This configuration not only enhances usability but also amplifies the visual impact of the cultural narrative. Positioned as a vessel for Hangzhou heritage, the set serves as an ideal festive gift, deepening the connection of the recipient to the distinct cultural identity of the region.
Team Members: Designer：Fan Xiaolin
Designer：Chen Gang
Designer：Ma Daoshun
Designer：Yang Chao
Image Credits: Image#1:Fan Xiaolin
Image#2:Chen Gang
Image#3:Ma Daoshun
Image#4:Yang Chao
Image#5::Fan Xiaolin