Moon and Chess Shaqada Koowaad: Xirmada Keega Dayaxa by Chen Di and Sun Sheng

Moon and Chess Shaqada Koowaad: Xirmada Keega Dayaxa by Chen Di and Sun Sheng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Xirmooyinka Competition Category.

BirXirmooyin· 2024

Moon and Chess Shaqada Koowaad: Xirmada Keega Dayaxa

by Chen Di and Sun Sheng

Client: Jiangsu Huani Cultural and Creative Group Co., Ltd.

Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Xirmooyin Category

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The Design

About Moon and Chess Shaqada Koowaad: Xirmada Keega Dayaxa

Qoraalka Buugga: Dayax iyo Jees waa sanduuqa hadiyadda keega dayaxa (mooncake) ee loo sameeyay Xafladda Bartamaha Dayrta (Mid-Autumn Festival). Xirmaddu waxay ku daraysaa astaamo ka soo qaatay sawirka Shiinaha ee Prosperous Suzhou iyagoo isku daraya dhaqanka jeeska. Midabka guud waa buluug, oo ay taageerayaan midab orange ah, khadadka siman iyo naqshadaha faahfaahsan. Sanduuqa dibadda ah wuxuu kala furmaa miis, sanduuqa gudaha ahna waxaa lagu dhigaa kore si loo adeegsado shaah. Marka dusha miiska la rogo, waxaa muuqata guddiga jeeska, halkaas oo qaybaha jeeska lagu habayn karo ciyaar. Alaabooyinka dib loo warshadeeyo iyo daaweynta biyo-celinta ayaa yareeya qashinka. Sanduuqu wuxuu le'eg yahay 30 sm oo dherer ah, 20 sm oo ballaadhan, iyo 5 sm oo dhan.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award

Moon and Chess Shaqada Koowaad: Xirmada Keega Dayaxa waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf leh oo la siiyo naqshado wanaagsan oo buuxiya shuruudaha xirfadeed iyo kuwa warshadeed ee laga filayo hal-abuurro si wanaagsan loo naqshadeeyay. Guuleystayaasha Birta waxay muujiyaan xirfad weyn, takhasus sare, fahan khabiir iyo awood hal-abuur oo abuurayaashooda. Moon and Chess Shaqada Koowaad: Xirmada Keega Dayaxa waa hal-abuur la filayo inuu noqdo mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, wax ku ool ah oo cusub. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu isku daraa hab-dhaqannada ugu wanaagsan warshadda wuxuuna leeyahay sifooyin farsamo oo karti leh oo ku xiran aqoon iyo hibo. Dhammaystirkeeda awgeed, Moon and Chess Shaqada Koowaad: Xirmada Keega Dayaxa waa mudan ixtiraam, waxaana loo naqshadeeyay inay keento hagaajin nololeed oo ka caawisa in adduunka laga dhigo meel ka wanaagsan.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Moon and Chess is a uniquely designed and exquisitely crafted Mid-Autumn Festival gift box. It combines traditional Chinese elements with modern design concepts, presenting an elegant and delicate feel. The packaging features vibrant colors, with prosperity blue as the main tone, complemented by lively and bright orange, creating a fresh and lively atmosphere. The overall packaging boasts smooth lines and exquisite patterns.
Dimensions & Packaging: Length:30cm
Width:20cm
Height:5cm
Tags: Revitalizing traditional culture, people-oriented, reunion and companionship, functionality, sustainability.
Production Technology: Additionally, this packaging reflects the practice of environmental protection, reducing environmental pollution and waste through overall waterproof treatment and the use of recyclable materials.
Design Challenge: In the context of sustainable development in the new era, how to reasonably design people-centric products?
Solution: In line with the Mid-Autumn Festival's theme of "reunion," we propose incorporating the traditional Chinese game of "Chess" into the overall product design. A series of integrated designs were carried out, focusing on using "packaging" as a carrier. Through deconstruction, disassembly, and reassembly, the packaging becomes another product itself. Whether it's the fun collaboration during the assembly process or the chess game under the moonlight after completion, it reflects the core philosophy of the product - "Revitalize traditional culture, people-oriented, reunion and companionship."
Research: Moon and Chess packaging inherits and promotes traditional Chinese culture. By incorporating the traditional Prosperous Suzhou and chess culture into the packaging design, people can gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the charm and value of Chinese traditional culture. Furthermore, this packaging brings a unique culinary experience, allowing people to not only savor delicious food but also experience the unique charm of traditional culture.
Inspiration: The design inspiration for Moon and Chess comes from the famous Chinese painting Prosperous Suzhou and chess culture. By combining these two elements, the designer aims to integrate traditional cultural elements with modern aesthetics, creating a unique visual effect. Meanwhile, Prosperous Suzhou depicts the flourishing period of Suzhou in ancient times. It not only showcases the bustling markets of Suzhou but also vividly presents rich contents representing Suzhou culture, such as imperial examinations, traditional Chinese opera and music, wedding customs, and garden art, etc.
Project Duration: Time: 20230601-20230920
Address: Suzhou
Operation Flow: The highlight of Moon and Chess lies in its combination of table and chessboard functionalities. By disassembling and combining from different dimensions, the overall interactivity and fun of the gift box are enhanced. When people open the packaging, they can place the inner box on top of the unfolded outer box, creating a table for enjoying tea. When flipping the tabletop, users can arrange the chess pieces on it and begin an exciting game of chess playing. This design not only increases the practicality of the packaging but also provides people with more interactive and entertaining ways to enjoy the product.
Patents: none
Team Members: Qi Bin
Chen Di
Zheng Qi
Zhao Qingqing
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Chen Di, Sun Sheng, Variations, 2023.
Image #2: Photographer Chen Di, Sun Sheng, Variations, 2023.
Image #3: Photographer Chen Di, Sun Sheng, Variations, 2023.
Image #4: Photographer Chen Di, Sun Sheng, Variations, 2023.
Image #5: Photographer Chen Di, Sun Sheng, Variations, 2023.