Button Blessings Marca Ruray by Chih-Chiao Yu

Button Blessings Marca Ruray by Chih-Chiao Yu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu in Shuyu Kamay Competition Category.

BurunsiShuyu· 2025

Button Blessings Marca Ruray

by Chih-Chiao Yu

Client: Button Blessings

A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu Winner in Shuyu Category

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The Design

About Button Blessings Marca Ruray

Botonkunaq ruwayninwan ñawpaq templo culturanta tantachispa, kay diseñoqa kunan pachaq sumaq rikuykunata yaykuchin machula apukunaman musuq kawsayta qonapaq. Sapa botónqa amachayta, bendiciónkunata, iñiytapas simbolizakun, wayna miraykunapaq espiritualidadta sapa p'unchaw kawsayninpi chayaychayta ruwaspa. Kallpasqa paqueteykunawan willakuykunawan, kay diseñokunaqa culturaq apaqninkuna hinataq moda rikuchiykunapas kanku, tradiciónta kunanmanwan allinlla tantachispa, templo culturata kunan pachaq sociedadpi musuqyarichispa.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu

Button Blessings Marca Ruray A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu mishak kan, jatun yupaychay, kayta mana shuk shina, mushuk yuyaypi, yuyaypi shinallatak chaskik kaypi riksishka diseñukunaman kun. Burunsi mishak kashkakunaka ruray ushayta charik shinallatak mancharina mushuk rurashkakunami, paykunata rurakkunapak achka yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ruray ushayta rikuchinku. Button Blessings Marca Ruray sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak riksishka shuk ruray kanata munanku, ruray yuyaywan shinallatak mushuk yuyaywan. Kay Burunsi Premiu japishka diseñuka arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojíapi ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak ima ukumanta rikuypi sumak kan. Button Blessings Marca Ruray mañaykunata alli paktachin, munaykunata llankan, shunkuta kuyachin shinallatak yachayta munayta kallarichin.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: "Button Blessings" integrates button design with temple culture, serving not only a functional purpose but also symbolizing protection and connection, reflecting the essence of traditional faith. Through refined visual storytelling, it reinterprets deities with a contemporary aesthetic, resonating with younger generations. The design incorporates unique packaging and publications, offering a modern perspective on faith while fostering cultural continuity.
Dimensions & Packaging: Button Size 40mm x 40mm,Poster Size 594mm × 841mm,Box Size 28mm × 20mm × 6mm
Tags: Button Design, Temple Culture, Traditional Heritage, Booklet Design, Young Generation, Modern Aesthetics, Taiwanese Identity, Cultural Products, Tradition & Innovation, Faith in Design
Production Technology: This design incorporates warm materials like wood, rice beads, yarn, and embroidery. Laser-engraved patterns on wood draw inspiration from deity attire, while the dragon-scale bookbinding symbolizes faith. Wrapped in a scroll, it emphasizes tradition. The wooden sliding box, inspired by temple architecture, merges traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics. Inside, button sets, booklets, and cards rest in smooth wood, reinforcing the cultural narrative.
Design Challenge: The challenge was making temple culture relevant to young people through buttons, merging tradition with modern aesthetics. We balanced cultural symbolism with contemporary appeal while ensuring precision in wood engraving, embroidery, and beadwork. Limited access to historical records and traditional techniques required careful adaptation. Additionally, designing a packaging system that felt both authentic and functional added complexity to the process.
Research: This research explores how buttons can serve as a bridge between traditional temple culture and modern life. The study aimed to understand young people's perceptions of temple traditions and their willingness to engage with cultural symbols. Using surveys and interviews, data was collected from individuals interested in design and cultural heritage. Findings revealed that tactile, personal objects enhance emotional connection. This insight guided the use of wood, embroidery, and beading to create a warm, intimate interaction with the design.
Inspiration: As younger generations drift from temple culture, preserving its history and faith becomes increasingly challenging. Drawing from the connection between "temples × buttons," we see buttons as symbols of bonding and connection, reflecting the emotional essence of faith. Through design, we create cultural products that blend seamlessly into daily life, making tradition more accessible and engaging for modern audiences.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2024 in Taiwan and was completed in April 2025 in New Taipei City.
Operation Flow: This design blends modern aesthetics with traditional culture, allowing users to engage with heritage in a contemporary way. The button set and booklet invite exploration of the deities' meanings while forming a personal connection. The wooden packaging opens smoothly, revealing the items and offering a tactile experience. This fusion of tradition and modern visuals sparks emotional connections, making it appealing to younger generations.
Team Members: Chih-Chiao Yu
Yu-Ting Hsu
Jie-Ling Chen
Tzu-Heng Tang
Image Credits: Photographer:Tzu-Heng Tang
Illustrator:Chih-Chiao Yu,Yu-Ting Hsu,Jie-Ling Chen
Layout Designer:Tzu-Heng Tang
Content Creator:Chih-Chiao Yu,Yu-Ting Hsu,Jie-Ling Chen,Tzu-Heng Tang
Copy Editor:Yu-Ting Hsu
Theme Structure:Chih-Chiao Yu,Yu-Ting Hsu,Jie-Ling Chen,Tzu-Heng Tang