Chen Gang · CLIENT: Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum
New Fashion of Chinese Elements is a poster series based on traditional Chinese arts and crafts. The design extracts patterns from clothing, silk and ceramics, then deconstructs and transforms them into modern graphics. Traditional patterns carry auspicious meanings and express wishes for a better life. Digital design tools are used to redraw the motifs for contemporary viewers. Each poster measures 700 by 1000 millimetres. The aim is to keep cultural heritage visible and to bring traditional craft patterns into modern life.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- The project extracts traditional patterns from clothing, silk, ceramics, etc., deconstructs and transforms them into modern patterns, giving new vitality to traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Traditional patterns carry auspicious meanings and convey people's blessings for a better life. Through modern design techniques, these elements are revitalized with contemporary charm and integrated into modern life, re-displaying the unique charm of traditional Chinese arts and crafts.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 700mm*1000mm
- Tags
- Traditional arts and crafts, modern design adaptation, cultural heritage, traditional motifs
- Production Technology
- This project combines traditional crafts with modern technology, and realizes the modern transformation of traditional patterns through digital design and computer-aided manufacturing. In terms of material selection, high-quality silk and environmentally friendly natural fibers are used, combining traditional crafts with mechanized production to ensure the exquisiteness of design details and the consistency of mass production.
- Design Challenge
- The most challenging part of this design project is how to preserve the essence of traditional culture while effectively transforming it into a design that meets modern aesthetic and functional requirements. The modern transformation of traditional patterns not only requires a balance between cultural heritage and innovative design, but also faces practical issues such as technology, production process and copyright.
- Project Duration
- The project will be jointly initiated by Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum and Communication University of Zhejiang in July 2024 and completed in August 2024.
Director：Chen Gang, Fan Xiaolin, Huang Yi, Yang Chao, Lv Ang, Deng Rui,
Design：Chen Zilong, Liu Weilong, Gu Jiayuan, Xiang Hongjin, Fang Jiwei, Guo Yuanxi, Jin Ziyi, Mao Yutin, Ye Lin, Zhang Yiqun - Operation Flow
- This design project allows people to experience traditional Chinese craftsmanship in a more intuitive way through the modern transformation of traditional patterns. Users can feel the combination of traditional and modern elements by touching or viewing the design details on the product.
- Research
- This study aims to explore how to combine traditional Chinese arts and crafts with modern design to enhance their application and value in contemporary society. The research methods include literature analysis, traditional pattern extraction and modern design transformation, and visual creation using design software (such as Illustrator and Photoshop). Participants include designers and cultural experts. The results show that the combination of traditional and modern elements can not only preserve cultural heritage, but also enhance the market appeal of products.
- Inspiration
- The project extracts traditional patterns of clothing, silk and ceramics, deconstructs and transforms them into modern patterns, and gives new vitality to traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Traditional patterns contain auspicious meanings and convey blessings for a better life. Through modern design techniques, these elements are given a contemporary charm and integrated into modern life, re-displaying the unique charm of traditional Chinese arts and crafts.
- Image Credits
- Image #1 : Designer Gang Chen & Xiaolin Fan & Chao Yang
Image #2 : Designer Ang Lv & Yi Huang & Rui Deng
Image #3 : Designer Zilong Chen & Weilong Liu & Jiayuan Gu
Image #4 : Designer Hongjin Xiang & Jiwei Fang & Yuanxi Guo
Image #5 : Designer Ziyi Jin & Yutin Mao & Lin Ye &Yiqun Zhang - Patents
- Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum, 2024
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