Hangzhou Elements Serviesset by Fan Xiaolin, Chen Gang and Ma Daoshun

Hangzhou Elements Serviesset by Fan Xiaolin, Chen Gang and Ma Daoshun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in Brons in Cultureel Erfgoed en Cultuurindustrie Ontwerp Competition Category.

BronsCultureel Erfgoed· 2026

Hangzhou Elements Serviesset

by Fan Xiaolin, Chen Gang and Ma Daoshun

Client: Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum

A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Cultureel Erfgoed Category

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The Design

About Hangzhou Elements Serviesset

Hangzhou Elements is een set porseleinen kopjes en schotels geïnspireerd op de cultuur van Hangzhou. De blauw-witte patronen combineren het landschap van de Drie Vijvers die de Maan Weerspiegelen in het Westmeer met motieven uit de Liangzhu-cultuur. Elk stuk is vervaardigd volgens traditioneel Jingdezhen-vakmanschap en gebakken op 1300 graden Celsius, waardoor de decoratie levendig blijft en het materiaal duurzaam is. Een gecontoureerd handvat en een asymmetrische schotel verhogen het gebruikscomfort. De collectie is bedoeld voor dagelijks gebruik en als feestelijk geschenk.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Brons

Hangzhou Elements Serviesset is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Brons, een hoogst prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan uitstekende ontwerpen die zich onderscheiden door creativiteit, vindingrijkheid en scherpzinnigheid. Winnaars in Brons zijn ruimschoots vaardige en opvallend creatieve artefacten die de grote ervaring, verbeelding en het vernuft van hun ontwerpers bevestigen. Hangzhou Elements Serviesset wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerd, bewonderd en gekoesterd object te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Brons heeft gewonnen, verwerkt de beste praktijken in kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie en is uitstekend door zijn aandacht voor detail. Hangzhou Elements Serviesset bevredigt schitterend behoeften, raakt verlangens, charmeert gevoelens en spreekt de nieuwsgierigheid aan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Using traditional Chinese blue and white porcelain craftsmanship as a medium, the design integrates the scenic poetry of the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon in West Lake with the deep historical roots of Liangzhu Culture. Transformed through a contemporary design language into daily tableware, the collection not only embodies the distinct regional identity of Hangzhou but also serves as a sophisticated choice for festive gifting.
Dimensions & Packaging: Plates width 80mm X depth 80mm X height 15mm. Cups width 60mm X depth 60mm X height 80mm.
Tags: Cultural Creative Homeware, Cups and Saucers, Ceramic Art, Hangzhou Elements
Production Technology: Utilizing traditional Jingdezhen blue and white porcelain craftsmanship, the work is fired at a high temperature of 1300°C. This rigorous process ensures the patterns remain permanently vibrant and the material exceptionally durable.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge lay in seamlessly integrating Hangzhou cultural motifs with Jingdezhen blue and white porcelain craftsmanship. The objective was to elevate both utility and cultural expression through the design of irregularly shaped cups and saucers alongside ergonomic handles. This required navigating the tension between traditional aesthetics and modern convenience, while technically ensuring the structural stability of these non standard forms during high temperature firing.
Research: Reimagining blue and white porcelain, this project blends West Lake Three Pools scenery with Liangzhu heritage. Fired at 1300 degrees Celsius using Jingdezhen techniques, it ensures permanent vibrancy. The design features an irregular saucer and ergonomic handle, balancing aesthetics with utility while resolving stability challenges in firing non standard forms. Beyond function, the collection serves as a cultural vessel and ideal festive gift, embodying the regional identity of Hangzhou.
Inspiration: The natural and cultural landscapes of Hangzhou West Lake, the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, and the history of Liangzhu Culture and intangible cultural heritage.
Project Duration: The project originated in Hangzhou, with a development cycle spanning from October to December 2025.
Operation Flow: The design prioritizes structural ergonomics, featuring a uniquely contoured cup handle paired with an irregularly shaped saucer. This configuration not only enhances usability but also amplifies the visual impact of the cultural narrative. Positioned as a vessel for Hangzhou heritage, the set serves as an ideal festive gift, deepening the connection of the recipient to the distinct cultural identity of the region.
Team Members: Designer：Fan Xiaolin
Designer：Chen Gang
Designer：Ma Daoshun
Designer：Yang Chao
Image Credits: Image#1:Fan Xiaolin
Image#2:Chen Gang
Image#3:Ma Daoshun
Image#4:Yang Chao
Image#5::Fan Xiaolin