Dirty Dog Muunganidzwa weZvidhori Zvakapfava by Hangzhou Yangyang Lejia

Dirty Dog Muunganidzwa weZvidhori Zvakapfava by Hangzhou Yangyang Lejia is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award in Matoyi, Mitambo neZvigadzirwa zveVaraidzo Competition Category.

SirivhaToyi· 2026

Dirty Dog Muunganidzwa weZvidhori Zvakapfava

by Hangzhou Yangyang Lejia

Client: Little Hideout

Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award Winner in Toyi Category

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The Design

About Dirty Dog Muunganidzwa weZvidhori Zvakapfava

Dirty Dog muunganidzwa wezvidhori zvakapfava wakagadzirirwa ushamwari uye kunyaradza pamweya. Muunganidzwa uyu une imbwa ina dzakapfava dzine hunhu hwakasiyana-siyana, dzakabatanidzwa nemutauro wekugadzira wakafanana uye ruvara rwakaenderana. Saizi diki dzinoshanda sezvinounganidzwa zvinotakurika, saizi hombe dzakagadzirirwa kumbundikira, uye saizi huru-huru dzinoshanda semitsago yemuviri yekuzorora. Imbwa imwe neimwe yakapfava yakagadzirwa nemachira akapfava akasanganiswa ane urefu hwakasiyana kuti pave nechimiro chine zvikamu zvakawanda. Makwapa ari pamusoro anoiswa nemaoko uchishandisa upfu hwependi neairbrush, zvichishandura mavara emadhaka neuswa kuita zviratidzo zvekutamba nekufamba-famba.

The Recognition

About the Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award

Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Dirty Dog Muunganidzwa weZvidhori Zvakapfava, rukudzo rwakakwirira zvikuru runopiwa kumadhizaini epamusoro, anonaka uye anofadza. Vakunda veSirivha mabasa anopenya kwazvo uye ane kugadzira kwakasiyana anoratidza unyanzvi, hunyanzvi hwekusikwa nekungwara kwevagadziri vawo. Dirty Dog Muunganidzwa weZvidhori Zvakapfava inotarisirwa kuva basa rinoshamisa, rinotangira vamwe, rine hunyanzvi hunoonekwa uye zvitsva zvakadzika. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award chigadzirwa chinoshamisa, chinokudzwa chinobatsira uye chinosundira mberi miganhu yehunyanzvi, sayenzi, dhizaini netekinoroji. Dirty Dog Muunganidzwa weZvidhori Zvakapfava chigadzirwa chinoshuvirwa nevazhinji, chinomutsa zvishuvo, chinouya nemanzwiro akanaka uye chinomutsa kushamisika.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Dirty Dog is a plush toy collection that centers on companionship and emotional comfort. It includes four plush dogs with distinct personalities, brought together through a consistent design language and color scheme to create a unified family identity. The collection is available in small sizes as portable collectibles, large sizes as plush toys for hugging, and jumbo sizes as body pillows for resting and cuddling, meeting various needs and bringing warmth to daily life.
Dimensions & Packaging: product dimensions, 1600 mm x 1000 mm x 1000 mm, 300 mm x 150 mm x 100 mm
Tags: Plush Toy, Companionship, Body Pillow, Character Collection, Exploration of Nature, Smudge Aesthetics, Versatile Use
Production Technology: Each plush dog is made from blended plush in varying pile lengths to create rich tactile and visual layers. Smudges on the surface are not printed, but handmade using pigment powder and an airbrush, producing soft gradients that resemble natural smudges. This technique preserves the lifelike appearance of the toys while highlighting their handcrafted quality.
Design Challenge: A key challenge was turning smudges that are usually seen as flaws into a meaningful and appealing design language. Each smudge, whether mud, dirt, or paint, is purposefully linked to the dogs’ playful actions. In this way, the smudges become badges symbolizing adventure and exploration rather than messiness, elevating imperfection into a unique aesthetic that embodies a sense of vitality and reminding people to cherish every mess, laugh, and adventure.
Research: The visual language of plush toys is based on the observations of pet behaviors. Unlike many products on the market that prioritize symmetry and cleanliness over storytelling, the team captures and turns the happy moments of dogs rolling in muddy puddles and playing in grass into unique character traits. To meet the need for warmth and emotional connection in fastpaced life, the shape, texture, and color of the collection are warm and friendly, strengthening the bond between toys and users.
Inspiration: The collection draws inspiration from the everyday joy of dogs rolling in muddy puddles and running through grass. The team challenges the modern pursuit of absolute cleanliness, redefining smudges, such as mud, dirt, and paint, as badges of adventure, curiosity, and freedom. The color palette draws from natural tones of soil, grass, and flowers, creating a lively natural aesthetic that inspires a heartfelt connection to real, simple pleasures.
Project Duration: Launched in Los Angeles in July 2025, the project was completed in Tianjin in August 2025, and exhibited at the LightBox Expo in Los Angeles in October 2025 and at FluffyCon in Shanghai in December 2025.
Operation Flow: The collection offers companionship and fosters emotional connection. Small plush toys are portable, providing comfort and companionship on the go, while large ones are made for home use, supporting hugging, leaning, or resting. The ergonomic jumbo plush toys accommodate multiple holding positions, from side hugs to full wraps. With different sizes, Dirty Dog supports both outdoor adventures and indoor relaxation, blending seamlessly into everyday life.
Team Members: Hangzhou Yangyang Lejia Cultural and Creative Co., Ltd.
Yawen Qiang, Yiru Zhao