Jern Grafikk · 2026
PatchU Merkevareidentitet, karakterdesign
by Chungsheng Chen, Enyang Chen and Wanyun Lo
- A' Design Award i Jern 2026 in Grafikk
- CLIENT: Tainan University of Technology/Product Design Department
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 6,541
- Verification code 1CE2BA6C68 · Verify this award
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About PatchU Merkevareidentitet, karakterdesign
PatchU er et merkevare- og karakterdesignprosjekt som forvandler overskuddsstoffer fra sengetøy til plysjleker og livsstilstilbehør. Stoffene sorteres etter størrelse, tekstur og fargetone, og sys deretter sammen til enkle følgesvennfigurer ved hjelp av fleksible mønstre. Synlige sømmer og lappeteknikk beholdes som en del av merkevareidentiteten, slik at hvert eksemplar skiller seg litt fra det neste. Emballasje og illustrasjoner forklarer materialenes opprinnelse. Målet er å gi overskuddstekstiler ny verdi og en varm plass i hverdagen.
About the A' Design Award i Jern
PatchU Merkevareidentitet, karakterdesign er vinner av A' Design Award i Jern, en prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles gode design som oppfyller de profesjonelle og industrielle kravene man forventer av veldesignede skaperverk. Jernvinnere viser stor dyktighet, høy spesialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapasitet hos skaperne. PatchU Merkevareidentitet, karakterdesign forventes å være et høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt skaperverk som er praktisk og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer bransjens beste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaper knyttet til kunnskap og talent. PatchU Merkevareidentitet, karakterdesign respekteres for sin grundighet og er utformet for å gi forbedringer i livskvalitet som bidrar til å gjøre verden til et bedre sted.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- A circular design brand that transforms leftover bedding fabrics into character IP series based plush toys and lifestyle accessories, establishing a new business model for company by converting surplus materials into value added products. Rather than focusing solely on material reuse, it highlights healing, companionship, and emotional value. Sewing traces and patchwork logic, and imperfect connections shape the visual identity, making each piece unique and sustainability part of everyday life.
- Tags
- Branding, Circular Design, Upcycled Leftover, Plush Toy, Character IP Economy.
- Production Technology
- PatchU is realized through existing bedding manufacturing capabilities, reintroducing leftover fabrics that cannot return to mass production as the brand’s core material. Fabrics are sorted by size, texture, and tone, then transformed into plush companion products using flexible patterns. Visible stitching and patchwork are intentionally preserved as brand features. Through small-batch making and manual adjustment, each piece retains natural variation, allowing production to reflect PatchU’s values of warmth, imperfection, and individuality while ensuring a consistent and authentic brand experience.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge for PatchU was avoiding being perceived as merely an eco or recycled-material brand. Leftover fabrics are often associated with low value, making it difficult to build emotional connection and trust. In addition, variations in fabric size, color, and texture challenged product consistency. Rather than hiding these imperfections, PatchU embraced them as brand characteristics. Through patching, stitching, and a gentle visual language, the brand reframed difference as individuality, shifting attention from material origin to emotional companionship and redefining how circular brands are perceived.
- Research
- PatchU approaches brand and product design by rethinking how leftover fabrics from the bedding manufacturing process can be transformed into everyday objects that people feel comfortable using, connecting with, and keeping as long-term companions. The brand treats these leftover materials as unfinished elements, giving them new roles and emotional meaning through patching, stitching, and reassembly. As the brand evolves, PatchU reflects on people’s expectations of healing, companionship, and everyday objects, translating these feelings into gentle forms, a recognizable visual system, and an approachable brand tone. Feedback shows that compared to direct environmental messaging, people are more likely to understand and accept circular values through feelings of being cared for and accompanied. With emotion at its core, PatchU creates a brand experience where sustainability naturally becomes part of everyday life and is felt rather than explained.
- Inspiration
- The name is derived from patch, meaning repair and reconnection, reflecting the reuse of leftover bedding fabrics. The letter U represents you, linking the act of repair with the person being cared for. Beyond material regeneration, the name expresses emotional connection and companionship. It embodies sustainability, healing, and vitality, transforming repair into a gentle, human centered experience rooted in everyday life.
- Project Duration
- The PatchU brand was conceived and planned in November 2025, with the development of the overall brand direction and product concepts initiated at the same time. In January 2026, the design of the IP characters began, gradually completing character definition and visual expression. In February 2026, the PatchU trademark and related intellectual property were formally filed, establishing a foundation for brand identity and future applications.
- Operation Flow
- PatchU collects leftover fabrics from bedding production and reorganizes them by texture and tone before redesigning them into simplified plush and companion products. Through patching and stitching, fabrics are transformed into warm, character-driven objects, with visible seams becoming part of the story. Interaction goes beyond use, as products are meant to be hugged, carried, and lived with. Through packaging and visual storytelling, PatchU helps users understand the meaning behind each piece, turning leftover materials into emotional connections and more meaningful everyday experiences.
- Patents
- Copyright belongs to acdesign associates International Co.,Ltd.
Trademark (2026) Trademark Holder: Caliphil Enterprise Co., Ltd. - Image Credits
- Image#1~#5: acdesign associates International Co., Ltd.
