Source of Subtle Waves Umumaro Nyamukuru: Gupaki Inzoga by Jie Zhang

Source of Subtle Waves Umumaro Nyamukuru: Gupaki Inzoga by Jie Zhang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Igishushanyo cy'Ipaki Competition Category.

BuronzeIpaki· 2025

Source of Subtle Waves Umumaro Nyamukuru: Gupaki Inzoga

by Jie Zhang

Client: Jie Zhang

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

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The Design

About Source of Subtle Waves Umumaro Nyamukuru: Gupaki Inzoga

Umwandiko w'Igitabo: Source of Subtle Waves ni igishushanyo cyo gupaki inzoga ya Baijiu y'Ubushinwa. Icupa rigize imiterere y'igitonyanga cy'amazi rigereranya ihinduka ry'ibinyampeke n'amazi biba Baijiu mu gihe kirekire, kandi rikerekana urugendo rurerure rw'ukubyara iyo nzoga. Icupa rikozwe mu ibumba ryoshywe i Jingdezhen, rihuzwa n'icyuma cyuzuyemo zahabu, bigatuma haboneka itandukaniro hagati y'imbaraga n'ubunyangamugayo. Ibishushanyo bishyushye cyane bikoreshwa mu gutera ibara ku buso bituma icupa rigira imiterere y'ibice bitatu. Igipfundikizo cyahimbwe hashingiwe ku myitozo ya kera y'abanyabwenge. Igice cyo hagati kigafite ubugari, mu gihe impera zombi ari nto, bituma icupa boroshywe mu gufata no gusuka.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

Source of Subtle Waves Umumaro Nyamukuru: Gupaki 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. Source of Subtle Waves Umumaro Nyamukuru: Gupaki 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. Source of Subtle Waves Umumaro Nyamukuru: Gupaki Inzoga ishimisha ibyo dukeneye, ikora ku byifuzo byacu, itwara amarangamutima yacu kandi ikurura amatsiko yacu.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Through creative design and craftsmanship, this Chinese Baijiu packaging breaks the rustic style of traditional Jiang flavour Baijiu, perfectly blending strength and gentleness. The waterdrop shaped bottle represents the arduous brewing process, employing traditional craftsmanship to achieve an interplay between metal and ceramic. This showcases the aesthetics of harmony between strength and gentleness in traditional Chinese culture, converting this Baijiu from a drink into an art collection.
Dimensions & Packaging: product dimensions, 110 mm x 110 mm x 250 mm
Tags: Traditional elements, Eastern aesthetics, Culture of poetry and drink, Chinese Baijiu packaging, Harmony between strength and gentleness
Production Technology: This Baijiu packaging combines ceramic and gold plated metal, using ceramic firing techniques from Jingdezhen and high temperature relief decals to create a textured, three dimensional surface with a delicate feel, adding unique artistic value. Ceramics, the primary material, feature low energy and material consumption during firing, do not release harmful substances, and meet green production standards, achieving both practicality and environmental friendliness.
Design Challenge: The design challenge was to harmonize the contrasting elements of strength and gentleness, conveying both the power of the brewing process and the smoothness of the liquor. The bottle, abandoning the traditional rustic form, adopts a waterdrop shape with textures that symbolize time, evoking the softness of the liquor and the resilience of the brewing process. The interplay of ceramic and metal materials seamlessly blends strength and gentleness, embodying modern design elegance.
Research: The team integrates traditional elements with modern aesthetics. The bottle, featuring a waterdrop shape with intricate textures, symbolizes the brewing process and the passage of time. Inspired by ancient scholar headdresses, the cap honours the rich heritage of poetry and drink culture. This design pays tribute to Chinese tradition while exploring innovative forms, offering a unique product that combines cultural depth with a high quality experience.
Inspiration: This Baijiu packaging, inspired by the harmony between strength and gentleness, features a waterdrop shaped bottle, symbolizing the transformation of grain and water into Baijiu over time and highlighting the craftsmanship of the brewer. The contrast between metal and ceramic showcases the balance of strength and gentleness in Eastern aesthetics. Inspired by ancient scholar headdresses, the cap integrates the elegance of poetry and drink culture, offering a culturally meaningful experience.
Project Duration: This product was designed and developed in Chengdu in October 2022 and launched in Chinese market in December 2024.
Operation Flow: The ceramic ensures optimal breathability, maintaining ideal humidity for the liquor and preserving its quality. Its high chemical resistance prevents acid and alkali corrosion, ensuring purity and extended shelf life.
The ergonomic design of the bottle features a wider midsection and narrower ends, with a symmetrical 5 to 5 ratio between the body and neck, facilitating easy handling and pouring. Inspired by ancient scholar headdresses, the cap adds a dignified touch to the opening experience.
Team Members: Zhang Jie