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Gushu Jinzhu Ixquimiliuhcayotl ipampa Xochihcualli Huacqui by Chushan Design

Gushu Jinzhu Ixquimiliuhcayotl ipampa Xochihcualli Huacqui by Chushan Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl in Tlaquimilolli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.


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Gushu Jinzhu Ixquimiliuhcayotl ipampa Xochihcualli Huacqui

by Chushan Design

Client: Shenzhen Chushan Design Culture Group Co., Ltd.

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl Winner in Tlaquimilolli Category

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The Design

About Gushu Jinzhu Ixquimiliuhcayotl ipampa Xochihcualli Huacqui

Gushu Jinzhu ce tetlauhtilcaxitl in omochihchiuh ipampa longan xochihcualli huacqui. Inin caxitl quipia ce tlapachiuhcayotl ihuan ce tzintlantli, ihuan itamachiuhca 360 ica 240 ica 90 milimetros. Ipan iixco moneixtia ce longan cuahuitl ye miec xiuhtica onemi, ica teocuitlaamatl tlahcuilolli, tlacuicuitl tlatectli ihuan ome Loong cocoah in moilacatzoa ica longan xiuhmecatl. Ce amatl in ihtic ca quipohua in huehcauh tlamatiliztli ipampa in tlahuatzaliztli ihuan in tequitl inic ahmo calaqui in ahuachtli. In caxitl quipia nahui acrilico tecontin ica xihuitl inmachiyo ihuan ce celadon petlanqui xicalli ipampa tlailli, 130 milimetros itamachiuhca, in tequiti quen xochihcualcaxitl. In chichiltic-xochipalli tlapalli quinezcayotia ce ilhuitl in ahuiyaliztli.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl

Gushu Jinzhu Ixquimiliuhcayotl ipampa Xochihcualli Huacqui ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Cozticteocuitlatl, huel mahuiztic tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in achtopa, huel cualli ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Cozticteocuitlatl ca cenca yancuic, tlachiyani ihuan tlanextic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli ihuan toltecayotl. Ca quinequi in Gushu Jinzhu Ixquimiliuhcayotl ipampa Xochihcualli Huacqui quitlalizque yancuic tlamantli ihuan quimacazque tlazohtli. Ni dizayno in quicuic Cozticteocuitlatl ca mahuiztic tlamantli in quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Gushu Jinzhu Ixquimiliuhcayotl ipampa Xochihcualli Huacqui quiyolchicahua ihuan quipaquiltia in tlacah.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Harvested from wild centuries-old longan trees, this packaging reimagines the Loong ("Chinese celestial guardian") as a spiritual anchor - the trunk morphs into its sinewy form adorned with botanical motifs, symbolizing nature's vitality. The front panel features "Twin Loong Playing with Pearl", where GuShu JinZhu becomes the celestial pearl, embodying auspiciousness. The seal script (Wang Yi Mao) collides with matte metal plaques, bridging heritage craftsmanship and cyber-esque futurism.
Dimensions & Packaging
The gift box measures 360mm*240mm*90mm, containing 4 jars of dried longan and a 130mm-diameter Song Dynasty Celadon Glaze tea bowl (gift included)
Tags
Dried Fruit, Loong​, ​Song, ​Ceramics​, food
Production Technology
This Heaven-Earth Lid structure centers on a centuries-old tree with ​GuShu JinZhu (Centuries-Old Golden Longan) gold-foiled atop, radiating timeless grandeur. Engraved textures depict ​Twin Loong symbiotically coiled with longan vines, while an inner Republic-era poster details heritage craftsmanship and moisture-proof functionality. The set includes 1 ​Song Dynasty Celadon Glaze tea bowl (as fruit tray) and 4 acrylic jars with botanical stickers mirroring exterior motifs, achieving cohesive sophistication.
Design Challenge
How can we translate China's abstract historical legacy into a replicable visual symbolic system? By initiating "elemental archaeology" - excavating visual languages from Song Dynasty ceramics, the ​Twin Loong Playing with Pearl (Shuang Long Xi Zhu), and Republic-era newspapers - we construct a multi-layered symbolic framework. This system not only deepens young generations' connection to cultural identity but also manifests China's confidence in asserting its aesthetic sovereignty on the global stage.
Research
This initiative revitalizes China's ancient traditions through youthifying time-honored brands like Wang Yi Mao, reinterpreting Song Dynasty utensil aesthetics, reconstructing the ​Loong (Chinese Dragon)'s localized narrative, and preserving longan's traditional craftsmanship. When heritage rejuvenation elevates artisans' incomes and eco-friendly materials upgrade industrial chains, design transcends aesthetics to become a ​social engineering catalyst - reshaping cultural ecosystems while driving sustainable economies.
Inspiration
Loong, the spiritual totem of Chinese civilization, embodies the nation's vitality and historical continuity. Inspired by centuries-old longan trees - their roots evoking Loong's sinewy form, fruit textures mirroring sacred scales - we translate the Taoist philosophy of "tree metamorphosing into Loong, Loong birthing pearls" into contemporary design.
Project Duration
The project was officially launched in Shenzhen, China, in June 2024 and reached full implementation by November 2024.
Operation Flow
The gift box orchestrates a multi-sensory unboxing journey. Its vibrant orange-red hue ignites festive joy and appetite stimulation. Functional compartments not only safeguard contents but also weave heritage storytelling - detailing the Celadon Glaze tea bowl's craftsmanship and time-honored longan dehydration techniques. The included Song Dynasty tea bowl, paired with golden longan, elevates the culinary ritual into a poetic homage to the Song literati's refined aesthetics.
Team Members
Yin peng
Li linlin
Zeng menghao
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Lu Weiyu, KaiGua, 2024.
Image #2: Photographer Lu Weiyu, KaiGua, 2024.
Image #3: Photographer Lu Weiyu, KaiGua, 2024.
Image #4: Photographer Lu Weiyu, KaiGua, 2024.
Image #5: Photographer Lu Weiyu, KaiGua, 2024.

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