Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Usanifu wa Vifungashio by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Ufungashaji Competition Category.
ShabaUfungashaji· 2026
Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Usanifu wa Vifungashio
by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li
Client: Centre for Digital Arts, Department of Arts and Design, University of Macau
Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Ufungashaji Category
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The Design
About Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Usanifu wa Vifungashio
Book Text: Usanifu wa Kasha la Zawadi la Chai ya Kifalme ya Hazina Sita unachota msukumo wake kutoka kwa joho la kifalme la joka la Kichina. Kasha la mraba lina nakshi ya hariri ya mviringo ya majoka mawili upande mmoja na ua la peony, ua la kitaifa la China, upande mwingine, likiashiria upatano kati ya mbingu na ardhi. Vifuniko vyake viwili vinafunguka kuelekea ndani kama mabawa ya kipepeo, vikifichua chupa za fuwele za chai za dhahabu zinazong'aa zinazoamsha ukuu wa kifalme. Maandishi ya kaligrafia ya Kichina na vipengele vya muhuri vilivyojumuishwa katika nembo na ufungashaji vinaangazia mabadiliko ya uzuri wa kale kuwa usanifu wa kisasa.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award
Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Usanifu wa Vifungashio ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Usanifu wa Vifungashio inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Usanifu wa Vifungashio hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.
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
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