White and Blue Porcelain Igikorwa Nyamukuru: Ipaki y'Icupa ry'Inzoga by Hai Zhu

White and Blue Porcelain Igikorwa Nyamukuru: Ipaki y'Icupa ry'Inzoga by Hai Zhu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Igishushanyo cy'Ipaki Competition Category.

BuronzeIpaki· 2024

White and Blue Porcelain Igikorwa Nyamukuru: Ipaki y'Icupa ry'Inzoga

by Hai Zhu

Client: Shanxi Blue and White Porcelain Distillery Co., Ltd

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Ipaki Category

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The Design

About White and Blue Porcelain Igikorwa Nyamukuru: Ipaki y'Icupa ry'Inzoga

Umwandiko w'Igitabo: Icyatsi n'Ubwoya bw'Ibumba ni igishushanyo cy'ipaki y'icupa cyakorewe Baijiu y'Ubushinwa yo mu rwego rw'ikirenga. Imiterere y'icupa ikurikije isura y'ivase ya Yuhuchun isa n'ipeari, kandi ijosi rirerire rituma inzoga yoroshye gufata no gukoreshwa mu gukwirakwiza. Amabara y'ubururu n'umweru afite inkomoko mu bumba gakondo bwo mu Bushinwa kandi akoreshwa hifashishijwe uburyo bwa "underglaze" bwa Jingdezhen. Ibishushanyo bya zahabu bya Loong n'inyuguti z'inyenyeri z'Ubushinwa birimbisha ubuso bw'icupa, mu gihe isake y'icupa ifite imiterere y'umutwe wa Loong. Habayeho ubwoko bubiri butandukanye bwakozwe ku nzoga zashaje imyaka 30 n'iyashaje imyaka 50.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

White and Blue Porcelain Igikorwa Nyamukuru: Ipaki y'Icupa ry'Inzoga ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo by'indashyikirwa birangwa no guhanga, ubwenge n'ubushishozi. Abegukanye Buronze ni ibihangano bifite ubuhanga bwinshi kandi bihanga cyane, bishimangira uburambe, ubwenge n'ubushobozi bw'ababihanze. White and Blue Porcelain Igikorwa Nyamukuru: Ipaki y'Icupa ry'Inzoga biteganyijwe ko izaba ikintu cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifite ubunyamwuga n'udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Buronze gikoresha uburyo bwiza mu buhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga kandi kirarenze mu gutaha ku tuntu duto. White and Blue Porcelain Igikorwa Nyamukuru: Ipaki y'Icupa ry'Inzoga ishimisha ibyo dukeneye, ikora ku byifuzo byacu, itwara amarangamutima yacu kandi ikurura amatsiko yacu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This packaging is specially designed to celebrate the Year of the Loong, one of Chinese Zodiac years. It features an elegant colour scheme inspired by blue and white porcelain, exuding a refreshing and coordinated appeal. Its sleek body mirrors the contours of the pear shaped Yuhuchun vase celebrated in ancient poems, showing dynamic vitality and natural grace of curves. The vivid Loong motifs on the bottle captures the essence of Chinese culture with their distinctive patterns and colourway.
Dimensions & Packaging: A one-pound package: 18.5 x 31 x 15mm
A three-pound package: 24.5 x 45 x 19mm
Tags: Packaging for Premium Chinese Baijiu, The Theme of the Loong, Blue and White Porcelain Culture, The Pear Shaped Yuhuchun Vase, Underglaze Technique
Production Technology: Treated through the sophisticated underglaze technique originating from Jingdezhen, the bottle rivals the beauty of the famed Yuhuchun vase. Its unique artistic effect evokes a rich traditional cultural ambiance. The cap is meticulously shaped like the head of the Loong, reflecting the premium quality and luxury of the packaging. The exquisite and distinctive Loong motifs on the bottle hold a universally recognized significance in Chinese Zodiac culture, symbolizing both power and prosperity.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was to reinterpret traditional elements through modern design, all while creating visual depth and unfolding a narrative of traditional culture. In response, this packaging design not just inherits but also evolves the blue and white porcelain craftsmanship, and incorporates the theme of the Year of the Dragon, ultimately transcending the stereotypes of conventional liquor packaging. The outcome is a design with distinctive aesthetic appeal and profound cultural significance.
Research: This packaging design bridges the gap between traditional art and the tastes of modern consumers by integrating blue and white porcelain, as well as the historical and cultural significance of the Year of the Dragon. This fusion underscores a dedication to inheriting and innovating traditional culture and Chinese Baijiu industry. To highlight the premium quality and rarity of Chinese Baijiu, two distinct packaging variations have been crafted for the 30 year aged and 50 year aged varieties.
Inspiration: The bottle serves not only as a liquor vessel, but also as a modern interpretation of blue and white porcelain culture. This packaging integrates elements of this renowned traditional porcelain culture, highlighting the allure and historical significance of traditional Chinese art. The inspiration from blue and white porcelain is enriched by the theme of the Year of the Dragon, adding a mysterious sense and auspicious symbolism to the packaging while celebrating the charm of traditional culture.
Project Duration: The design and development of this packaging started in Chengdu at the end of 2023. It was introduced to the Chinese market in January 2024.
Operation Flow: To harmonize aesthetics with practicality, the design team has intricately adorned the bottle with original Loong motifs and outlined Chinese zodiac characters in gold, enriching the overall visual allure. The cap, shaped like the head of the Loong and coloured in gold, serves as a focal point, and elevates the opening experience into a unique and refined interaction with consumers. Modeled after the Yuhuchun vase, the bottle features a slender neck for easy handling while serving the liquor.
Team Members: Hai Zhu