Hangzhou Elements Igikoresho cy'Ameza by Fan Xiaolin, Chen Gang and Ma Daoshun

Hangzhou Elements Igikoresho cy'Ameza by Fan Xiaolin, Chen Gang and Ma Daoshun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Umuco n'Umurage Competition Category.

BuronzeUmuco n'Umurage· 2026

Hangzhou Elements Igikoresho cy'Ameza

by Fan Xiaolin, Chen Gang and Ma Daoshun

Client: Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Umuco n'Umurage Category

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The Design

About Hangzhou Elements Igikoresho cy'Ameza

Hangzhou Elements ni urutonde rw'ibikombe bya porselini n'utusahani twabyo byahumekewe n'umuco wa Hangzhou. Imitako y'ubururu n'umweru ihuza ibyiza nyaburanga bya "Three Pools Mirroring the Moon" mu Kiyaga cya West Lake n'imitako y'umuco wa Liangzhu. Buri gikoresho gikorwa hakoreshejwe ubuhanga gakondo bwa Jingdezhen kandi gitwikwa ku bushyuhe bwa dogere selisiyusi 1300, ibyo bigatuma imitako igumana amabara meza kandi ikoresho rikaramba. Umukono w'igikombe wubatswe mu buryo buhuye n'ikiganza ndetse n'agasahani kadasanzwe mu miterere byongera uburyohe mu gukoresha. Iri koraniro ryagenewe gukoreshwa buri munsi ndetse no gutangwa nk'impano mu minsi mikuru.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

Hangzhou Elements Igikoresho cy'Ameza 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. Hangzhou Elements Igikoresho cy'Ameza 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. Hangzhou Elements Igikoresho cy'Ameza 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: Using traditional Chinese blue and white porcelain craftsmanship as a medium, the design integrates the scenic poetry of the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon in West Lake with the deep historical roots of Liangzhu Culture. Transformed through a contemporary design language into daily tableware, the collection not only embodies the distinct regional identity of Hangzhou but also serves as a sophisticated choice for festive gifting.
Dimensions & Packaging: Plates width 80mm X depth 80mm X height 15mm. Cups width 60mm X depth 60mm X height 80mm.
Tags: Cultural Creative Homeware, Cups and Saucers, Ceramic Art, Hangzhou Elements
Production Technology: Utilizing traditional Jingdezhen blue and white porcelain craftsmanship, the work is fired at a high temperature of 1300°C. This rigorous process ensures the patterns remain permanently vibrant and the material exceptionally durable.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge lay in seamlessly integrating Hangzhou cultural motifs with Jingdezhen blue and white porcelain craftsmanship. The objective was to elevate both utility and cultural expression through the design of irregularly shaped cups and saucers alongside ergonomic handles. This required navigating the tension between traditional aesthetics and modern convenience, while technically ensuring the structural stability of these non standard forms during high temperature firing.
Research: Reimagining blue and white porcelain, this project blends West Lake Three Pools scenery with Liangzhu heritage. Fired at 1300 degrees Celsius using Jingdezhen techniques, it ensures permanent vibrancy. The design features an irregular saucer and ergonomic handle, balancing aesthetics with utility while resolving stability challenges in firing non standard forms. Beyond function, the collection serves as a cultural vessel and ideal festive gift, embodying the regional identity of Hangzhou.
Inspiration: The natural and cultural landscapes of Hangzhou West Lake, the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, and the history of Liangzhu Culture and intangible cultural heritage.
Project Duration: The project originated in Hangzhou, with a development cycle spanning from October to December 2025.
Operation Flow: The design prioritizes structural ergonomics, featuring a uniquely contoured cup handle paired with an irregularly shaped saucer. This configuration not only enhances usability but also amplifies the visual impact of the cultural narrative. Positioned as a vessel for Hangzhou heritage, the set serves as an ideal festive gift, deepening the connection of the recipient to the distinct cultural identity of the region.
Team Members: Designer：Fan Xiaolin
Designer：Chen Gang
Designer：Ma Daoshun
Designer：Yang Chao
Image Credits: Image#1:Fan Xiaolin
Image#2:Chen Gang
Image#3:Ma Daoshun
Image#4:Yang Chao
Image#5::Fan Xiaolin