Forest Spring Sephuthelo sa Botlolo ea Metsi by Sheng Jin, Chao Yang and Wenqi Wu

Forest Spring Sephuthelo sa Botlolo ea Metsi by Sheng Jin, Chao Yang and Wenqi Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Phuthelo Competition Category.

BoronsePhuthelo· 2026

Forest Spring Sephuthelo sa Botlolo ea Metsi

by Sheng Jin, Chao Yang and Wenqi Wu

Client: Communication University of Zhejiang

Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Winner in Phuthelo Category

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The Design

About Forest Spring Sephuthelo sa Botlolo ea Metsi

Forest Spring ke moralo oa sephuthelo bakeng sa metsi a botlolong. Leibole e thehiloe holim'a tlhaku ea Sechaena e bitsoang sen, e bolelang moru, e fetotsoeng ho ba setšoantšo sa naha se entsoeng ka enke. Metako ea bongoli bo botle, phapano ea maemo a mebala le khahlano ea sebaka li hlahisa lithaba, lifate le matla a tlhaho ka har'a sebopeho se le seng. Sebopeho sena se ile sa ntlafatsoa ka mokhoa oa vector 'me sa lokisetsoa hore se hatisoe ka mokhoa o tšoanang kamehla. Botlolo e bonaletsang e tšoara lilitara tse likete tse hlano (500 millilitres) 'me e na le sekoahelo se sothoang. Moralo ona o hlahisa bohloeki le kutloano pakeng tsa batho le tlhaho.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Forest Spring Sephuthelo sa Botlolo ea Metsi ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Forest Spring Sephuthelo sa Botlolo ea Metsi e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Forest Spring Sephuthelo sa Botlolo ea Metsi e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The chinese character "sen" (forest) symbolizes forest and nature. This design transforms the character into a chinese ink landscape, using brushwork and spatial contrast to evoke mountains and vitality. Rooted in the philosophy of harmony between humanity and nature, it expresses ecological coexistence and reflects the pure, natural essence of "forest spring."
Dimensions & Packaging: bottle 65 mm diameter x 210 mm height, 500 ml capacity, neck 28 mm pco 1881
material food grade pet, wall thickness 0.25 to 0.35 mm
label area 190 mm x 60 mm wrap around
cap hdpe tamper evident
net weight 12 to 14 g bottle, 2 g cap
secondary package 400 mm x 270 mm x 220 mm, 24 bottles per corrugated carton
Tags: Chinese character design, forest symbolism, water ink landscape, typography innovation, eco-conscious branding
Production Technology: The design was realized through structural deconstruction of the character "sen," examining stroke proportion and spatial hierarchy to reconstruct it as a landscape form. digital ink-wash simulations replicated xuan paper diffusion and tonal gradation. The composition was refined in vector format for scalability and brand application, then color-calibrated with cmyk optimization to ensure consistency across print and packaging production.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was transforming the Chinese character "sen" into a visually compelling landscape while preserving its legibility and cultural meaning. internally, balancing historical calligraphy aesthetics with modern brand storytelling required careful study of traditional ink techniques and symbolism. externally, constraints included digital reproduction limits, printing technology, and material properties, which demanded iterative testing and refinement to ensure both artistic integrity and practical manufacturability.
Research: Type of research: design-driven cultural study. Objective: explore how Chinese characters can convey ecological and brand values. methodology: visual analysis and typographic experimentation. Data collection/tools: ink painting simulations, digital sketching, surveys on perception. participants: 30 viewers and design experts. results: "sen" effectively communicates nature and purity. Insights: integrating traditional aesthetics enhances brand storytelling and fosters eco-conscious design, impacting society and sustainable product perception.
Inspiration: Inspired by the ecological symbolism of the Chinese character "sen" (forest), this project explores how typography embodies environmental philosophy. Drawing from traditional chinese ink landscape aesthetics and harmony between humanity and nature, the design transforms a character into a spatial visual narrative. The research integrates calligraphic structure, ink composition, and brand communication strategies to express the natural purity and sustainable values of "forest spring."
Project Duration: The project started in August 2025 in Hangzhou and finished in October 2025 in Hangzhou
Operation Flow: The bottle is easy to use: simply twist off the cap to pour or drink. Its ergonomic shape fits comfortably in hand, while the transparent body allows users to see the water level. the label’s visual design guides the eye to the brand and emphasizes purity. Lightweight and durable, the bottle is easy to carry, stack, and store, ensuring convenience and a premium experience while maintaining a natural, eco-conscious impression.
Team Members: Designer: sheng jin
Designer: chao yang
Designer: wenqi wu
Designer: yangyang lou
Designer: jianzhong yang
3d model: darong lin
Director: hui zeng