Imperial Gift Box Tlatlaliltequitl: Tlaquimiloliztli ihuan tlachihualiztli by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse in Tlaquimilolli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.
BronseTlaquimilolli· 2026
Imperial Gift Box Tlatlaliltequitl: Tlaquimiloliztli ihuan tlachihualiztli
by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li
Client: Centre for Digital Arts, Department of Arts and Design, University of Macau
Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse Winner in Tlaquimilolli Category
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The Design
About Imperial Gift Box Tlatlaliltequitl: Tlaquimiloliztli ihuan tlachihualiztli
Inin tlatlaliliztli in Chicuacen Tlazohtli Tlahtocayotl Cahuitl Tlanextiliztli Caxitl quiana itlanemililiz itech in chinaca tlahtocayotl cohuatilmahtli. In nahuilticpaccaxitl quipia ce yahualtic seda tlamachtli omextin cocoa ipan ce tlapal ihuan ce peonia, in altepetlxochitl in China, ipan oczetlapal, tlanezcayotl in cualnemiliztli zazaniltic itzalan ilhuicatl ihuan tlalticpactli. In iontetl tlapacholli mocuaxotza tlaatlahuilihui ken papalotl iahtlapal, quinextia in petlani cozticteocuitlatl cahuitl tehtl tlapahuaxtin in quiyolcuitia tlahtocayotl mahuiztililiztli. In China tlahcuiloliztli ihuan sello tlamachiyotl tlaaquilli ipan in tlamachiyotl ihuan tlaquimiloliztli quinextia in inecuepaliz in huehuetlamantli cualnemiliztli ipan axcan tlatlaliliztli.
The Recognition
About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse
Imperial Gift Box Tlatlaliltequitl: Tlaquimiloliztli ihuan tlachihualiztli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli tlachihualli in motenehua ipampa yancuic tlamantli, tlamatiliztli ihuan ixtlamatiliztli. In quicuicah Bronse ca tlachihualli in quipia toltecayotl ihuan quinextia in cenca miac nemiliztli ihuan tlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Imperial Gift Box Tlatlaliltequitl: Tlaquimiloliztli ihuan tlachihualiztli ca tlazohtli tlamantli, mahuiztic ihuan cualli. Ni dizayno in quicuic Bronse quipia cualli toltecayotl ihuan quitta in tlen tepiton. Imperial Gift Box Tlatlaliltequitl: Tlaquimiloliztli ihuan tlachihualiztli quipaquiltia in tlacah ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia in intlanequiliz.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Inspired by the imperial dragon robe, the deep blue silk gift box features a double dragon embroidery symbolizing royal majesty. A gentle press on the circular cover opens the twin lids inward like butterfly wings, creating a striking unboxing moment. Inside, dragon and peony motifs adorn each side. Chinese calligraphy and seal design in the logo and packaging blend imperial grandeur with contemporary sensibility.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Silk wrapped box with embroidery in the size of 38cm x 38cm x 9cm. The overall presentation conveys a sense of regal refinement and majestic imperial dignity.
- Tags
- Contemporary Dragon Pattern Design, Silk Embroidery, Imperial Gift Box Design
- Production Technology
- The box features a distinctive opening mechanism: a gentle press on either side of the embroidered circle causes the lids to open inward like butterfly wings, adding elegance and surprise to the unboxing experience. Inside the lid, intricate dragon pattern silk embroidery enhances visual richness, while golden tea crystal bottles arranged in a semicircle against a black background create a luminous, striking contrast.
- Design Challenge
- Integrating imperial design elements and traditional silk embroidery techniques with contemporary international design concepts presents significant creative and technical challenges. The inclusion of Chinese calligraphy and seal design further functions as a synthesis of East and West, and of classical and contemporary aesthetics, adding additional layers of complexity, refinement, and innovation to the project.
- Research
- The design of the "Six Treasures Imperial Tea Gift Box" draws inspiration from the Chinese imperial dragon robe. The square box features a circular silk embroidery of double dragons, symbolizing the harmony of heaven and earth. Its twin lids open inward like butterfly wings, revealing shimmering tea crystals that evoke a sense of imperial elegance and refined nobility.
- Inspiration
- The "Six Treasures Imperial Tea Gift Box" draws inspiration from the Chinese imperial dragon robe. Its square form features a circular silk embroidery of double dragons, symbolizing harmony between heaven and earth, while the inside lid includes a peony motif, the national flower of China. The twin lids open inward like butterfly wings, revealing shimmering tea crystals that convey a refined sense of royal elegance.
- Project Duration
- The project began in 2023 in Macao and was completed in December 2025 in Guangzhou.
- Operation Flow
- The gift box features a unique opening mechanism that mirrors the graceful motion of butterfly wings, introducing a sense of elegance and surprise to the user experience.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Lampo Leong, 2025.
- Team Members
- Lampo Leong
Jiajun Chen
Junbo Li
Zhesheng Chen
Kerri Nga-Man Cheang
Xinming Hong
Bingqi Shu - Image Credits
- Image #1: Lampo Leong, 2025
Image #2: Lampo Leong, 2025
Image #3: Lampo Leong, 2025
Image #4: Lampo Leong, 2025
Image #5: Lampo Leong, 2025
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