The Four Great Chinese Novels Āmoxchīhualiztli by Xu Tang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl in Tepoztlacuilolli ihuan Tlanextilamoxtli Tlahtolamatl Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.
IztacteocuitlatlTepoztlacuilolli· 2025
The Four Great Chinese Novels Āmoxchīhualiztli
by Xu Tang
Client: Biejing Lab
Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl Winner in Tepoztlacuilolli Category
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The Design
About The Four Great Chinese Novels Āmoxchīhualiztli
In nāhui huēyih huēhcāuh āmoxtin China mochīhuah cē yōllōtlahtōlli īhuān yōlizmatiliztli. Inīn tlachīhualli cāhua in āchmeh tlamantli, quicui in tlatēmōlixtli inic quitta yancuīc in āmoxtin. Quipiya ōme-āmahuacalli tlachīhualli īca cē centimetl ahuacāyōtl quittaliāya in ītlachihuālāmatl īpan, nō iuhqui tlachia ihtic cē tzahcuilli caltentli, quinnōtzāya in tlahpohuanih inic calaquizqueh īhuān quiximatizqueh in nāhuatīlōyān.
The Recognition
About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl
The Four Great Chinese Novels Āmoxchīhualiztli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in huel yectli, tlanextic ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Iztacteocuitlatl ca cenca cualli ihuan cenca yancuic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ixtlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in The Four Great Chinese Novels Āmoxchīhualiztli ca cenca cualli, cenca motequiuhtia ihuan yancuic. Ni dizayno in quicuic Iztacteocuitlatl quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. The Four Great Chinese Novels Āmoxchīhualiztli quiyolchicahua in tlacah, quipaquiltia ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- If One Set of Books were to Represent Traditional Chinese literature and culture, it would be the Four Great Classical Novels.
In the design, Broke from traditional approaches by incorporating a critic's perspective, allowing a fresh view of these
classics. The set features a split double bookcase design with a one-centimeter gap revealing part of the inner cover's design.
It's like opening a crack in the door, waiting for you to explore the mystery inside. - Dimensions & Packaging
- 262x185x65 mm x 4
- Tags
- China's Four Great Classical Novels Publication design innovate
- Production Technology
- Paper: Specialty paper Pantone spot color printing
Packaging: Paper mounting grey board hardcover
Craftsmanship: Partial hot stamping - Design Challenge
- This set of the Four Great Classical Novels are characterized as a version with critiques from famous scholars. This means that in addition to the complete traditional stories, it includes comments and critiques from notable critics of the time, enriching the content and making it more complex. For the content layout design, Adopted a grid system and a two-color dual printing method to address reading issues and enhance the reading experience. In the design of the outer packaging, Incorporated the perspective of critics, viewing the book from a higher and more objective standpoint. Thus, The two outer boxes resemble doors or mist, revealing a small gap that invites you to open them and discover more exciting stories.
- Research
- China's Four Great Classical Novels are the most renowned native novels, and many people around the world have heard of them, such as the stories of Sun Wukong and Zhuge Liang, which originate from these novels. This indicates that these four books have spawned countless versions and designs over time. In designing this new edition of the Four Great Classical Novels, Researched hundreds of design versions from the Qing Dynasty to modern times over a span of 100 years, ultimately discovering a new concept that blends tradition with modernity, simplicity with depth, inviting readers to explore more.
- Inspiration
- Four Series of Ideas
Dream of the Red Chamber: The bookcase mimics a red lion-headed door, slightly opened to reveal the mysterious life of the
Jia family.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Inspired by the "Borrowing Arrows" scene, the case depicts flying arrows, while inside, Zhuge
Liang smiles calmly on the straw boat.
Journey to the West: Draws from the "Havoc in Heaven" scene among the clouds.
Water Margin: Reflects the "Outlaws of the Marsh" theme with waving flags of rebellion. - Project Duration
- The project starts in January 2023 in Beijing, China and ends in April 2023 in Beijing, China, Officially published in April 2023 and available for sale
- Operation Flow
- Through the unique design, it brings readers a more valuable sense of collection and a better reading experience.
With the opening of the book box, the story relates to the readers step by step, just like the curtain of a play slowly pulls open, which is fascinating. - Patents
- Copyright © Xu Tang Biejinglab / Mu Gui Culture Xiron Group . All Rights Reserved.
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