Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Uyilo Lwemiphakathi by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li

Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Uyilo Lwemiphakathi by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lwePakheji Competition Category.

IbhronziIpakheji· 2026

Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Uyilo Lwemiphakathi

by Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li

Client: Centre for Digital Arts, Department of Arts and Design, University of Macau

Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Winner in Ipakheji Category

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The Design

About Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Uyilo Lwemiphakathi

Book Text: Uyilo lweBhokisi Yesipho Yeti Yobukhosi Yezithandwa Ezisithandathu (Six Treasures Imperial Tea Gift Box) lufumana umfutho walo kwingubo yobukhosi yenamba yaseTshayina. Le bhokisi yamacala alinganayo inomfanekiso ojikelezayo ovela ngokuthungwa kwesilika weenamba ezimbini kwelinye icala kwaye nentyatyambo yepiyoni, intyatyambo yesizwe yaseTshayina, kwelinye icala, ebonisa imvisiswano phakathi kwezulu nomhlaba. Iziciko zayo ezimbini zivulekela ngaphakathi njengamaphiko ebhabhathane, zityhila iibhotile ezimenyezelayo zekristali yeti yegolide ezivusa ubuzwilakhe bobukhosi. Imibhalo yesandla yaseTshayina kunye nezinto zetywina ezifakwe kwilogo nakwimiphakathi zigqamisa utshintsho lobuhle bakudala bube luyilo lwexesha langoku.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Uyilo Lwemiphakathi ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Uyilo Lwemiphakathi iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Imperial Gift Box Primary Function: Uyilo Lwemiphakathi iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

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