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Imperial Gift Box Primær funksjon: Emballasjedesign by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li

Imperial Gift Box Primær funksjon: Emballasjedesign by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award i Bronse in Emballasjedesign Competition Category.


BronseEmballasje· 2026

Imperial Gift Box Primær funksjon: Emballasjedesign

by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li

Client: Centre for Digital Arts, Department of Arts and Design, University of Macau

A' Design Award i Bronse Winner in Emballasje Category

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The Design

About Imperial Gift Box Primær funksjon: Emballasjedesign

Boktekst: Designet av Six Treasures Imperial Tea-gaveesken henter inspirasjon fra den kinesiske keiserlige drakekåpen. Den firkantede esken har en sirkulær silkebroderi med dobbeltdrager på den ene siden og en peon, Kinas nasjonalblomst, på den andre, som symboliserer harmoni mellom himmel og jord. De doble lokkene åpner seg innover som sommerfuglvinger og avslører skimrende gylne teflasker i krystall som vekker assosiasjoner til keiserlig adel. Kinesisk kalligrafi og seglelementer integrert i logoen og emballasjen fremhever omdannelsen av klassisk estetikk til moderne design.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Bronse

Imperial Gift Box Primær funksjon: Emballasjedesign er vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse, en høyt prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles enestående design som utmerker seg ved kreativitet, oppfinnsomhet og skarpsindighet. Bronsevinnere er rikt dyktige og påfallende kreative gjenstander som bekrefter designernes store erfaring, fantasi og ressurssterkhet. Imperial Gift Box Primær funksjon: Emballasjedesign forventes å være en høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt gjenstand som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonell og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Bronse, rommer beste praksis innen kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi og utmerker seg ved sin omtanke for detaljer. Imperial Gift Box Primær funksjon: Emballasjedesign tilfredsstiller behov på en strålende måte, berører ønsker, sjarmerer følelser og vekker nysgjerrighet.

Behind the Design

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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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