Lao Huotang Identità tad-Ditta by Bi Cheng Zhong

Lao Huotang Identità tad-Ditta by Bi Cheng Zhong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż in Disinn tal-Grafika, Illustrazzjoni u Komunikazzjoni Viżwali Competition Category.

BronżGrafika· 2026

Lao Huotang Identità tad-Ditta

by Bi Cheng Zhong

Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż Winner in Grafika Category

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The Design

About Lao Huotang Identità tad-Ditta

Lao Huo Tang hija identità tad-ditta għal ristorant tal-hot pot fit-Tajwan. Il-logo juri borma tal-ħadid fondut miżmuma minn id waħda, b'linja ta' fwar tiela' li tissuġġerixxi tisjir bil-mod fuq nar baxx. Il-karattri Ċiniżi huma mpinġija b'pinzellati f'forma ta' fjammi u mqabbla ma' tipografija moderna. Il-paletta tikkombina saffi ta' aħmar jagħli, aħmar oranġjo, aħmar tal-madum u bex sħun, li jiggwidaw l-għajn mill-fuklar sal-mejda. L-abjad jintuża għal-logo u l-ittri biex tittejjeb iċ-ċarezza. L-identità hija applikata fuq sinjali, menus, biljetti tan-negozju u materjali stampati.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż

Lao Huotang Identità tad-Ditta huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż ħafna mogħti lil disinji eċċellenti ddistingwuti mill-kreattività, l-ingenwità u l-għaqal. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Bronż huma xogħlijiet bi ħila biżżejjed u kreattivi b'mod impressjonanti li jawtentikaw l-esperjenza vasta, l-immaġinazzjoni u l-ħila ta' riżorsi tad-disinjaturi tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Lao Huotang Identità tad-Ditta ikun oġġett imqabbar ħafna, mammirat u maħbub, notevolment professjonali u innovattiv. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Bronż jinkorporaw l-aħjar prattiki fl-arti, ix-xjenza, id-disinn u t-teknoloġija u huwa eċċellenti fl-attenzjoni għad-dettalji. Lao Huotang Identità tad-Ditta jissodisfa l-ħtiġijiet b'mod eċċellenti, imiss ix-xewqat, jinċanta s-sentimenti u jattira l-kurżità.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The logo shows a cast iron pot held by a single hand, symbolizing the artisan's careful control and devotion to slow-cooked broth. Steam rising from the lid evokes simmering charm. The Chinese characters of 'Lao Huo Tang' feature brushstroke flames, reflecting the stove's flicker, paired with modern typography for professionalism and approachability. This cohesive identity spans signage, menus, business cards, and DM materials.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project required rebuilding brand identity and spatial perception on an existing operational base. Visual design had to adapt to limitations such as signage not extending to the second floor. Instead, the designer enhanced visibility with strategic color use and lightbox signage. Brand elements were incorporated into placemats, soup ladles, and sauce dishes-transforming every detail into a statement of culinary discernment.
Tags: Hot pot, Cantonese soup, cast iron pot, flame, warm color palette, rebranding
Production Technology: The visual palette centers on red (C34M100Y100K0), representing boiling broth and the passion of craftsmanship. It is complemented by saturated orange-red (C0M73Y92K0), brick red (C34M54Y80K0), and warm beige (C5M32Y18K0), forming a gradient from fire to table. White is used in the logo and typography to enhance clarity and modernity. Applications on red backgrounds, menu covers, and digital media enhance recognizability. Materials include matte foil stamping and spot UV finish, aligning with the brand's 'refined within affordability' philosophy.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was the site's physical limits and repositioning the brand. With a low storefront ceiling, vertical signage was impossible, so recognizability relied on a vivid red lightbox and precise color system. Simultaneously, the design needed to convey the artisanal, slow-simmered identity within a space historically perceived as a budget hot pot chain, elevating the brand without expanding its physical footprint.
Research: The redesign transforms hot pot dining perception by making flavor layering visually expressive, centering the identity on the cast iron pot and artisan hand. Swirling steam evokes slow simmering, while flame-inspired typography animates 'LAO HUO TaNG.' A palette of boiling red, brick, and warm beige evokes heat from stove to table. The refreshed identity feels 'adorable yet professional,' boosting recognition, social sharing, and establishing a new classic within Taiwanese hot pot culture.
Inspiration: In Taiwan's competitive hot pot market, Lao Huo Tang emphasizes 'broth as the protagonist,' rooted in Hong Kong and Macau Cantonese soup traditions. The brand revamp challenges low-cost hot pot stereotypes, highlighting the sincerity of slow cooking. The designer crafted a visual identity that conveys depth and layered flavor, blending tradition with innovation to establish a distinctive, atmospheric presence within Taiwan's hot pot industry.
Project Duration: The project finished in July 2021 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Following its launch, the brand's refreshed look drew attention from both loyal and new customers. The design was praised as 'adorable yet professional,' memorable, and full of sincerity. Customers noted that every detail-from the red visual theme to the white logo-reflected thoughtful design. The owner shared that many guests photographed and shared the restaurant on social media, commenting that it 'understands both soup and design.' The result: affordable, yet anything but ordinary-truly classic.'
Team Members: BI-CHENG ZHONG
Image Credits: Amazing Design