Editing The Ecology Of Muzha Mahi Matua: Ngā Pukapuka Iti Pāhekoheko by Yu Ting Huang

Editing The Ecology Of Muzha Mahi Matua: Ngā Pukapuka Iti Pāhekoheko by Yu Ting Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Tā me ngā Pāpāho Whakaputa Competition Category.

ParahiTā· 2026

Editing The Ecology Of Muzha Mahi Matua: Ngā Pukapuka Iti Pāhekoheko

by Yu Ting Huang

Client: In Edit: Muzha’s Ecology

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Tā Category

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The Design

About Editing The Ecology Of Muzha Mahi Matua: Ngā Pukapuka Iti Pāhekoheko

He tirotiro tēnei kaupapa i te taiao māori o Muzha mā te huinga o ngā pukapuka iti e toru mō ngā tipu, ngā kararehe, me te matawhenua. Ka whakamāoritia te mātauranga ā-rohe hei kōrero ā-tirohanga e taea ana te uru atu, ka tautokona e ngā tikanga rawa me te tā. Ka waihangatia e ngā waahanga lenticular ngā tirohanga hurihuri, ā, ka whakaatu ngā whārangi pūroa mārama i ngā ihirangi haere ake nei. Nā tēnei whakakotahitanga o te pāhekoheko me te kōrero ā-tirohanga, ka hurihia te pānui hei wheako whakamīharo, e whakatenatena ana i te tūhura me te whakakaha i te hononga i waenga i ngā tāngata me tō rātou taiao.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Editing The Ecology Of Muzha Mahi Matua: Ngā Pukapuka Iti Pāhekoheko te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Editing The Ecology Of Muzha Mahi Matua: Ngā Pukapuka Iti Pāhekoheko he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Editing The Ecology Of Muzha Mahi Matua: Ngā Pukapuka Iti Pāhekoheko i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This project consists of three booklets presenting plants, animals, and geology in Muzha through visual storytelling. It integrates lenticular printing and layered materials to create shifting visuals and progressive content reveal. By transforming complex information into an interactive experience, the design stands out in its ability to combine knowledge, material, and perception, encouraging exploration and engagement.
Dimensions & Packaging: B5 176 x 250 mm. The project consists of three themed booklets. It incorporates layered page structures, tracing paper, and lenticular printing techniques to create depth, visual variation, and interactive reading experiences.
Tags: Muzha, Illustrated Book, Editorial Design, Visual Narrative, Lenticular Printing, Tracing Paper, Interactive Print, Environmental Design, Taiwan Landscape
Production Technology: This project uses lenticular printing to create visual changes and enhance depth as the viewing angle shifts. Tracing paper is applied as a translucent layer to simulate drifting mist and reveal content progressively. Combined with custom illustrations and structured layouts, these techniques create an interactive reading experience that encourages active exploration.
Design Challenge: The project faced challenges in collecting and structuring information on plants, animals, and landforms in Muzha. A key difficulty was translating complex knowledge into clear visual narratives while maintaining accuracy. Integrating material techniques such as tracing paper and lenticular printing into a unified design system also required experimentation. These issues were addressed through iterative prototyping, visual refinement, and balancing content, material, and user experience.
Research: This project is a qualitative design research study exploring how book design can communicate local environmental knowledge and emotional experience. Field observation in Muzha, visual documentation, and analysis of natural elements were conducted. Data was collected through photography, sketching, and iterative material testing. Prototypes were evaluated by local residents and design focus groups. Results indicate that layered materials and interactive elements enhance engagement and comprehension. The research demonstrates how design methods can transform complex information into accessible and meaningful experiences.
Inspiration: This project is inspired by the natural landscape of Muzha, where the city meets the mountains. It is motivated by a desire to revive a sense of curiosity toward nature, similar to the wonder experienced in childhood. By focusing on overlooked plants, animals, and landforms, the project aims to transform local knowledge into an engaging experience and encourage a deeper connection with the environment.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2025 and was completed in March 2026 at Ming Chi University of Technology in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The booklets are explored through tilting and page turning. The lenticular cover creates shifting visuals, while layered translucent pages reveal content gradually. As readers move through the book, information unfolds step by step, guiding exploration of plants, animals, and landforms. This interaction enhances engagement and helps users understand complex information more clearly.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Yu-Ting Huang, Chia-Hsin Cheng, Ya-Hsin Huang, Yi-Hsi Lin, 2026.
Team Members: Designer: Yu-Ting Huang
Designer: Chia-Hsin Cheng
Designer: Ya-Hsin Huang
Designer: Yi-Hsi Lin
Image Credits: Image #1: All images, illustrations, visual materials and photography are created by the design team, Yu-Ting Huang, Chia-Hsin Cheng, Ya-Hsin Huang and Yi-Hsi Lin, Editing the Ecology of Muzha, 2026.
Image #2: All images, illustrations, visual materials and photography are created by the design team, Yu-Ting Huang, Chia-Hsin Cheng, Ya-Hsin Huang and Yi-Hsi Lin, Editing the Ecology of Muzha, 2026.
Image #3: All images, illustrations, visual materials and photography are created by the design team, Yu-Ting Huang, Chia-Hsin Cheng, Ya-Hsin Huang and Yi-Hsi Lin, Editing the Ecology of Muzha, 2026.
Image #4: All images, illustrations, visual materials and photography are created by the design team, Yu-Ting Huang, Chia-Hsin Cheng, Ya-Hsin Huang and Yi-Hsi Lin, Editing the Ecology of Muzha, 2026.
Image #5: All images, illustrations, visual materials and photography are created by the design team, Yu-Ting Huang, Chia-Hsin Cheng, Ya-Hsin Huang and Yi-Hsi Lin, Editing the Ecology of Muzha, 2026.