Imperial Gift Box Imikorere y'Ibanze: Igishushanyo cy'Ipakishya by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li

Imperial Gift Box Imikorere y'Ibanze: Igishushanyo cy'Ipakishya by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Igishushanyo cy'Ipaki Competition Category.

BuronzeIpaki· 2026

Imperial Gift Box Imikorere y'Ibanze: Igishushanyo cy'Ipakishya

by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li

Client: Centre for Digital Arts, Department of Arts and Design, University of Macau

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

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The Design

About Imperial Gift Box Imikorere y'Ibanze: Igishushanyo cy'Ipakishya

Inyandiko y'Igitabo: Igishushanyo cy'Agasanduku k'Impano ka Cyayi cy'Ubwami kitwa Six Treasures Imperial Tea kashushanyijwe hashingiwe ku myambaro y'umwami w'Abashinwa irimo ikiyoka. Aka gasanduku gafite impande enye gafite ku ruhande rumwe ikidoda cy'ihariri kizengurutse cyerekana ibiyoka bibiri, naho ku rundi ruhande hari peony, ururabo rw'igihugu cy'Ubushinwa, bigereranya ubumwe hagati y'ijuru n'isi. Inkingi zako ebyiri zifungura imbere nk'amababa y'agasama, bigaragaza amacupa y'imibumbe y'umuringa wa zahabu ya cyayi yerekana ikuzo ry'ubwami. Inyuguti z'ubuhanzi bw'Abashinwa n'ibimenyetso byashyizwe mu kirango no mu ipakishya bigaragaza uburyo ubwiza bwa kera bwahindutse igishushanyo cya none.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

Imperial Gift Box Imikorere y'Ibanze: Igishushanyo cy'Ipakishya 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. Imperial Gift Box Imikorere y'Ibanze: Igishushanyo cy'Ipakishya 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. Imperial Gift Box Imikorere y'Ibanze: Igishushanyo cy'Ipakishya 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: 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