Jiangnan Collection Identitet Vizual by Rui Deng

Jiangnan Collection Identitet Vizual by Rui Deng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Çmimi i Bronztë A' Design Award in Dizajni i Grafikës, Ilustrimit dhe Komunikimit Vizual Competition Category.

BronziGrafikë· 2026

Jiangnan Collection Identitet Vizual

by Rui Deng

Client: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Çmimi i Bronztë A' Design Award Winner in Grafikë Category

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The Design

About Jiangnan Collection Identitet Vizual

Jiangnan Collection është një identitet vizual i frymëzuar nga qytezat mbi ujë të Kinës jugore. Dizajni riinterpreton arkitekturën tradicionale, lumenjtë dhe skenat e përditshme përmes kompozimit gjeometrik dhe një sistemi modern ngjyrash. Imazheria kulturore shndërrohet në një sistem grafik të shkallëzueshëm që përshtatet me produkte të stilit të jetesës si shalle mëndafshi, gota letre, shënuese librash dhe magnete frigoriferi. Vepra artistike u krijua me një proces pune ilustrimi dixhital dhe u përgatit në CMYK për printim të saktë. Qëllimi është ta bëjë trashëgiminë rajonale pjesë të jetës moderne të përditshme.

The Recognition

About the Çmimi i Bronztë A' Design Award

Jiangnan Collection Identitet Vizual është fitues i Çmimit të Bronztë A' Design Award, një njohje shumë prestigjioze që u akordohet dizajneve të shquara, të dalluara për krijimtari, shpikësi dhe mprehtësi. Fituesit e Bronztë janë objekte shumë të aftë dhe goditëse në krijimtarinë e tyre, që vërtetojnë përvojën e gjerë, imagjinatën dhe shkathtësinë e dizajnerëve të tyre. Jiangnan Collection Identitet Vizual pritet të jetë një objekt shumë i vlerësuar, i admiruar e i dashur, jashtëzakonisht profesional dhe inovativ. Ky dizajn fitues i Çmimit të Bronztë A' Design Award përfshin praktikat më të mira në art, shkencë, dizajn dhe teknologji dhe shquhet për vëmendjen ndaj detajeve. Jiangnan Collection Identitet Vizual i plotëson shkëlqyeshëm nevojat, prek dëshirat, magjepson ndjenjat dhe tërheq kureshtjen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Jiangnan Collection is a contemporary visual identity inspired by the poetic landscapes of southern China. It reinterprets traditional water-town architecture, rivers, and everyday life through a modern compositional language and color system. The design transforms cultural imagery into a scalable visual system for lifestyle products such as silk scarves, paper cups, bookmarks, and souvenirs.
Dimensions & Packaging: The core artwork was created at a master resolution of 3600 × 3600 pixels at 72 DPI in CMYK color mode. The visual system is scalable and adaptable to multiple product formats. Standard application sizes include silk scarves at 900 × 900 mm, paper cups at 90 × 140 mm (wrap layout), bookmarks at 50 × 150 mm, and fridge magnets at 60 × 80 mm. All outputs follow ISO print standards to ensure consistent reproduction quality.
Tags: Jiangnan culture, cultural illustration, modern Chinese design, visual identity, souvenir design, lifestyle products, graphic system, heritage reinterpretation
Production Technology: The design was created using a digital illustration workflow based entirely on Adobe Photoshop. The composition was developed through layered construction, modular deconstruction of traditional forms, and geometric abstraction to reinterpret architectural and landscape elements into a contemporary visual language. Color grading and tonal harmony were refined through adjustment layers and blending modes. High-resolution, print-ready files were prepared in CMYK to ensure accurate reproduction for silk scarves, paper cups, bookmarks, and souvenir products.
Design Challenge: The main challenge of this project was balancing cultural authenticity with contemporary visual appeal. Translating traditional Jiangnan architecture and poetic landscapes into a modern graphic system required careful deconstruction and restructuring of classical forms without losing their cultural meaning. Another challenge was ensuring visual consistency and scalability across multiple product formats. Technical limitations in color reproduction and print compatibility were addressed through iterative testing and color calibration. The project required resolving tensions between heritage preservation, modern aesthetics, and industrial feasibility.
Research: Jiangnan Collection reinterprets the poetic landscapes of Southern China through a contemporary lens. By deconstructing water-town architecture and river rhythms into a modern geometric and color system, the design revitalizes regional heritage. This scalable visual identity seamlessly adapts to lifestyle products, from silk scarves to stationery, bridging traditional aesthetics with modern daily life.
Inspiration: Jiangnan Collection was inspired by the poetic landscapes of southern China and the desire to reinterpret traditional water-town culture for contemporary life. The project draws from classical Chinese architecture, riverside scenes, and everyday local imagery, translating them into a modern visual language through geometric composition and color design. The motivation was to bridge heritage aesthetics with modern lifestyle products, making cultural memory more accessible.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2025 in Shaoxing, China, and was completed in June 2025. The design development, visual research, and digital production were carried out by the design team, and the final artworks were prepared for application across multiple lifestyle products, including silk scarves, paper cups, bookmarks, and souvenir items.
Operation Flow: Users experience the design through everyday objects such as silk scarves, paper cups, bookmarks, and fridge magnets. The visual elements guide the eye through layered landscapes, creating a calm, story-like flow inspired by traditional water towns. As the design appears across different products, it transforms daily activities into moments of cultural reflection. The interaction encourages emotional connection, allowing users to engage with heritage aesthetics while enjoying modern lifestyle rituals.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Deng Rui and Zhang Chencan, 2025.
Team Members: Designer：Deng Rui
Image Credits: Image #1: Illustrator Deng Rui
Image #2: Illustrator Zhang Chencan
Image #3: Illustrator Deng Rui
Image #4: Illustrator Zhang Chencan
Image #5: Illustrator Deng Rui