The Drum of Heaven and Earth Ilhuicac ihuan Tlalli Icuauhtli by Hai Zhu

The Drum of Heaven and Earth Ilhuicac ihuan Tlalli Icuauhtli by Hai Zhu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli in Tlaquimilolli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

TepoztliTlaquimilolli· 2024

The Drum of Heaven and Earth Ilhuicac ihuan Tlalli Icuauhtli

by Hai Zhu

Client: Shanxi Fenyangwang Wine Industry Co., Ltd.

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli Winner in Tlaquimilolli Category

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The Design

About The Drum of Heaven and Earth Ilhuicac ihuan Tlalli Icuauhtli

In Ilhuicac ihuan Tlalli Icuauhtli ye se tepalcatzintli quipiya ce contontli tlapechtli inic 25 kg Chinese Baijiu octli. In neztli quineci in huehueh yaotepoztli, quinextilia ipampa in icuauh in Tang Dynasty tiacauh Guo Ziyi. In coatepoztin ihuan Pixius, in cualli yolcame ihuan Chinese huehuetlahtolli, mocentlaliah ihuan tlahcuiloliztli ipan yeyi-ixtli neztli tlein huel momahmati ihuan maitl. In teocuitlatl ihuan ixtli neztli quimacah in ixco se chicahuac neztli. In cuauhicoltin ipan ome nacaztli huel monequih quen contontli, ic in octli huel monamacatiuh. In tlapechtli quipiya 565 ihuan 209 ihuan 742 mm ipatiuh.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli

The Drum of Heaven and Earth Ilhuicac ihuan Tlalli Icuauhtli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli, tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli dizayno in quitlalia in tlen monequi ipan tequitl ihuan tlachihualiztli in quimaca in cualli tlachihualli. In quicuicah Tepoztli quinextia in hueyi tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ihuelitiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in The Drum of Heaven and Earth Ilhuicac ihuan Tlalli Icuauhtli ca tlazohtli, mahuiztic, yancuic ihuan motequiuhtia. Ni dizayno in quicuic Tepoztli quihuelitia in tlamatiliztli ihuan quipia chicahualiztli tlen tepoztli. The Drum of Heaven and Earth Ilhuicac ihuan Tlalli Icuauhtli quicualtia in nemiliztli ihuan quihuelitia in cemanahuac ica cualli.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The jar packaging for the 25kg Baijiu, drawing inspiration from war drums used by Fenyang Lord Guo Ziyi, incorporates elements such as drumsticks, dragons, and Pixius to highlight the warrior spirit and combat prowess. It serves as both a commemorative liquor for the Year of the Dragon and a collectible art piece. The calligraphy of Yan Zhenqing imbues the product with more profound cultural significance and emotional value.
Dimensions & Packaging: product dimensions, 565 mm x 209 mm x 742 mm
Tags: Qing flavor Chinese Baijiu packaging, war drums used by Guo Ziyi, Chinese auspicious beasts including dragons and Pixius, Guojia Miao Stele by Yan Zhenqing, culturalandcreative liquor
Production Technology: Quality materials, paired with techniques like gilding and embossing, ensure a good texture and rich visual effects. Thanks to the perfect combination of exquisite craftsmanship and design concept, the packaging exudes dignity and elegance in visual and tactile ways.
Design Challenge: The challenge was how to make the product unique. By adopting the war drum used by the historical figure General Guo Ziyi and the calligraphic work of Yan Zhenqing as the design themes, the packaging merges military prowess with cultural significance, which imbues the product with uniqueness. In this way, the product provides more emotional value for consumers, further deepening their sense of identification with the brand.
Research: The design team meticulously considered various design elements to ensure that the packaging accurately conveys its spiritual essence. An ancient war drum as the primary visual element, accompanied by the design of drumsticks, highlights the heroic power of valor and passion. Dragons and Pixius, common auspicious beasts in Chinese traditional culture, symbolize authority and mystical power. They appear in 3D form, and work together with the war drum to create a magnificent visual effect.
Inspiration: Guo Ziyi, a renowned military leader of the Tang Dynasty, made significant contributions during An Lushan Rebellion and was repeatedly honored by the court. The war drum symbolizes his military prowess, while Guojia Miao Stele by Yan Zhenqing reflects admiration and respect for Guo Ziyi. The packaging, inspired by heroic Fenyang Lord Guo Ziyi on the battlefield and the calligraphic work by Yan Zhenqing, aims to convey the reverence for historical heroes and love for Chinese traditional culture.
Project Duration: This product was designed by the end of 2023 in Chengdu, and launched in January 2024 in China.
Operation Flow: The substantial body resembles a war drum, enhancing the visual connection with the inspiration. The embossed dragon and calligraphy boast an attractive 3D effect, which provides consumers with tactile pleasure, contributing to an interesting interactive experience. Additionally, the drumsticks on both sides can be utilized as containers, allowing users to share the product with friends for liquor appreciation.
Team Members: Hai Zhu