Imperial Gift Box Galuega Autu: Mamanu o Afifiina by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li

Imperial Gift Box Galuega Autu: Mamanu o Afifiina by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Apamemea in Mamanu Afifi Competition Category.

ApamemeaAfifi· 2026

Imperial Gift Box Galuega Autu: Mamanu o Afifiina

by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li

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

A' Design Award Apamemea Winner in Afifi Category

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The Design

About Imperial Gift Box Galuega Autu: Mamanu o Afifiina

Tusi: O le mamanu o le Atigipusa Meaalofa Lauti Tautupu Oloa e Ono na maua mai le ofu tautupu Saina o le tarako emeperoa. O le pusa fa'atafafa e iai se su'isu'iga si'i lapotopoto o tarako fa'alua i le tasi itu ma se peoni, le fugala'au a le atunu'u Saina, i le isi itu, e fa'aata mai ai le lotogatasi i le va o le lagi ma le lalolagi. O ona tapuni masaga e tatala i totonu e pei o apa'au o le pepe, e fa'aalia mai ai fagu tioata lauti samasama susulu e fa'amanatu ai le tamali'i tautupu. O elemene tusilima Saina ma fa'amaufa'ailoga na tu'ufa'atasia i le fa'ailoga ma le afifiina e fa'amamafa ai le suiga o aganu'u matagofie anamua i mamanu fa'aonaponei.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Apamemea

O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Imperial Gift Box Galuega Autu: Mamanu o Afifiina, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu ese e iloga i le fatufatuaʻi, le atamai ma le poto. O ē manumalo i le Apamemea o mea e iai le tomai atoa ma fatufatuaʻi mataʻina e faamaonia ai le poto masani tele, le mafaufau ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Imperial Gift Box Galuega Autu: Mamanu o Afifiina e avea ma mea e vivii tele, ua pelepelea, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Apamemea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili i le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi ma e sili ona lelei i le mataituina o mea itiiti. Imperial Gift Box Galuega Autu: Mamanu o Afifiina e faamalieina matagofie manaʻoga, pa i manaʻo, faalataina lagona ma faaosofia le fia iloa.

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