Forest Spring Ufungashaji wa Chupa ya Maji by Sheng Jin, Chao Yang and Wenqi Wu 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
Forest Spring Ufungashaji wa Chupa ya Maji
by Sheng Jin, Chao Yang and Wenqi Wu
Client: Communication University of Zhejiang
Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Ufungashaji Category
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About Forest Spring Ufungashaji wa Chupa ya Maji
Forest Spring ni muundo wa ufungashaji wa maji ya chupa. Lebo hiyo imejengwa kutokana na herufi ya Kichina "sen", inayomaanisha msitu, ambayo imegeuzwa kuwa mandhari ya wino. Mipigo ya kalligrafia, mabadiliko ya viwango vya rangi na tofauti za nafasi huibua milima, miti na uhai wa asili ndani ya umbo moja. Mchoro huo uliboreshwa katika muundo wa vekta na kurekebishwa ili kuhakikisha uchapishaji thabiti. Chupa hiyo ya uwazi ina ujazo wa mililita 500 na ina kifuniko cha kuzungusha. Muundo huu unaonyesha usafi na maelewano kati ya watu na asili.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award
Forest Spring Ufungashaji wa Chupa ya Maji 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. Forest Spring Ufungashaji wa Chupa ya Maji 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. Forest Spring Ufungashaji wa Chupa ya Maji hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.
Behind the Design
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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
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