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The Four Great Chinese Novels Oblikovanje publikacije by Xu Tang

The Four Great Chinese Novels Oblikovanje publikacije by Xu Tang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje tiskanih in objavljenih medijev Competition Category.


SrebrnaTisk· 2025

The Four Great Chinese Novels Oblikovanje publikacije

by Xu Tang

Client: Biejing Lab

Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Tisk Category

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The Design

About The Four Great Chinese Novels Oblikovanje publikacije

Štiri veliki klasični romani so široko priznani kot vrhunska predstavitev tradicionalne kitajske literature in kulture. To oblikovanje zavrača konvencionalne metode in sprejema perspektivo kritika za predstavitev sveže interpretacije teh brezčasnih del. Komplet vsebuje oblikovanje razdeljene dvojne ovojnice z razmikom enega centimetra, ki razkrije delček umetniškega dela na notranji ovojnici, kar zbuja občutek kukanja skozi rahlo odprta vrata ter vabi bralce, da odkrijejo skrivnosti v notranjosti.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award

The Four Great Chinese Novels Oblikovanje publikacije je prejemnik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izjemno prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje čudovitim, impresivnim vrhunskim oblikovanjem. Prejemniki Srebrne nagrade so izjemno briljantna in zelo ustvarjalna dela, ki ponazarjajo izjemno strokovnost, talent in bistrost svojih oblikovalcev. Od The Four Great Chinese Novels Oblikovanje publikacije se pričakuje, da bo čudovito, zgledno delo, opazno profesionalno in globoko inovativno. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno s Srebrno nagrado A' Design Award, je zelo opazen, občudovan izum, ki koristi in premika meje umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanja in tehnologije. The Four Great Chinese Novels Oblikovanje publikacije je stvaritev, ki ji mnogi zavidajo, ki prebuja želje, prinaša pozitivna čustva in vzbuja začudenje in občudovanje.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
If One Set of Books were to Represent Traditional Chinese literature and culture, it would be the Four Great Classical Novels.
In the design, Broke from traditional approaches by incorporating a critic's perspective, allowing a fresh view of these
classics. The set features a split double bookcase design with a one-centimeter gap revealing part of the inner cover's design.
It's like opening a crack in the door, waiting for you to explore the mystery inside.
Dimensions & Packaging
262x185x65 mm x 4
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China's Four Great Classical Novels Publication design innovate
Production Technology
Paper: Specialty paper Pantone spot color printing
Packaging: Paper mounting grey board hardcover
Craftsmanship: Partial hot stamping
Design Challenge
This set of the Four Great Classical Novels are characterized as a version with critiques from famous scholars. This means that in addition to the complete traditional stories, it includes comments and critiques from notable critics of the time, enriching the content and making it more complex. For the content layout design, Adopted a grid system and a two-color dual printing method to address reading issues and enhance the reading experience. In the design of the outer packaging, Incorporated the perspective of critics, viewing the book from a higher and more objective standpoint. Thus, The two outer boxes resemble doors or mist, revealing a small gap that invites you to open them and discover more exciting stories.
Research
China's Four Great Classical Novels are the most renowned native novels, and many people around the world have heard of them, such as the stories of Sun Wukong and Zhuge Liang, which originate from these novels. This indicates that these four books have spawned countless versions and designs over time. In designing this new edition of the Four Great Classical Novels, Researched hundreds of design versions from the Qing Dynasty to modern times over a span of 100 years, ultimately discovering a new concept that blends tradition with modernity, simplicity with depth, inviting readers to explore more.
Inspiration
Four Series of Ideas
Dream of the Red Chamber: The bookcase mimics a red lion-headed door, slightly opened to reveal the mysterious life of the
Jia family.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Inspired by the "Borrowing Arrows" scene, the case depicts flying arrows, while inside, Zhuge
Liang smiles calmly on the straw boat.
Journey to the West: Draws from the "Havoc in Heaven" scene among the clouds.
Water Margin: Reflects the "Outlaws of the Marsh" theme with waving flags of rebellion.
Project Duration
The project starts in January 2023 in Beijing, China and ends in April 2023 in Beijing, China, Officially published in April 2023 and available for sale
Operation Flow
Through the unique design, it brings readers a more valuable sense of collection and a better reading experience.
With the opening of the book box, the story relates to the readers step by step, just like the curtain of a play slowly pulls open, which is fascinating.
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Copyright © Xu Tang Biejinglab / Mu Gui Culture Xiron Group . All Rights Reserved.

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