Pattern Reborn Reka Bentuk Produk Budaya by Gang Chen, Chao Yang and Xiaolin Fan

Pattern Reborn Reka Bentuk Produk Budaya by Gang Chen, Chao Yang and Xiaolin Fan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Gangsa in Reka Bentuk Warisan Budaya dan Industri Budaya Competition Category.

GangsaWarisan Budaya· 2025

Pattern Reborn Reka Bentuk Produk Budaya

by Gang Chen, Chao Yang and Xiaolin Fan

Client: Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum

A' Design Award Gangsa Winner in Warisan Budaya Category

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The Design

About Pattern Reborn Reka Bentuk Produk Budaya

Pattern Reborn ialah satu siri produk budaya dan visual poster yang berasaskan corak kraf tradisional China. Motif diambil daripada pakaian tradisional dan seramik, kemudian didekonstruksi dan ditafsir semula melalui reka bentuk moden. Corak-corak ini diproses secara digital untuk mendapatkan ketepatan dan diaplikasikan pada bahan seperti tekstil dan seramik. Kaedah penghasilan termasuk percetakan digital, pengukiran laser dan pembakaran seramik bersuhu tinggi. Visual ini boleh disesuaikan dengan pelbagai saiz dan latar. Matlamatnya adalah untuk memelihara kraf tradisional serta memberikan corak-corak ini tempat yang jelas dalam kehidupan moden.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gangsa

Pattern Reborn Reka Bentuk Produk Budaya ialah pemenang A' Design Award Gangsa, pengiktirafan yang amat berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk cemerlang yang dicirikan oleh kreativiti, kecerdikan dan ketajaman fikiran. Pemenang Gangsa ialah artifak yang amat mahir dan sangat kreatif yang membuktikan pengalaman luas, imaginasi dan akal budi pereka bentuknya. Pattern Reborn Reka Bentuk Produk Budaya diharapkan menjadi objek yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi dan disayangi, sangat profesional dan inovatif. Reka bentuk pemenang A' Design Award Gangsa ini merangkumi amalan terbaik dalam seni, sains, reka bentuk dan teknologi, dan cemerlang dalam perhatiannya terhadap butiran. Pattern Reborn Reka Bentuk Produk Budaya memenuhi keperluan dengan indah, menyentuh keinginan, memikat perasaan dan menarik rasa ingin tahu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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