Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Mapangidwe a Zokulungira by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Mapaketi Competition Category.
BronzeMapaketi· 2026
Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Mapangidwe a Zokulungira
by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li
Client: Centre for Digital Arts, Department of Arts and Design, University of Macau
Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Mapaketi Category
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About Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Mapangidwe a Zokulungira
Book Text: Mapangidwe a Bokosi la Mphatso la Tiyi wa Six Treasures Imperial amatenga chitsanzo kuchokera ku malaya achifumu a chinjoka achi China. Bokosi la mbali zofanana lili ndi chivundikiro chozungulira cha silika chosokedwa ndi zinjoka ziwiri mbali imodzi ndi maluwa a peony, maluwa a dziko la China, mbali inayo, kuyimira mgwirizano pakati pa kumwamba ndi dziko lapansi. Zivundikiro zake ziwiri zimatsegukira mkati ngati mapiko a gulugufe, zikuwonetsa mabotolo agolide owala a tiyi okhala ngati matanthwe omwe amasonyeza ulemu wachifumu. Zolemba zaluso zachi China ndi zizindikiro zophatikizidwa mu chizindikiro ndi zokulungira zikuwonetsa kusintha kwa kukongola kwakale kupita ku mapangidwe amakono.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award
Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Mapangidwe a Zokulungira ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Mapangidwe a Zokulungira akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Mapangidwe a Zokulungira amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.
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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