Mei Tao Wan Ubuni Bokubonwayo, Inkqubo Yokukhomba Indlela ngu-Zilong Chen

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Mei Tao Wan Ubuni Bokubonwayo, Inkqubo Yokukhomba Indlela olwenziwe ngu-Zilong Chen ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2026 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lweGrafiki, umZobo kunye noNxibelelwano oluBonakalayo.

IbhronziIgrafiki· 2026

Mei Tao Wan Ubuni Bokubonwayo, Inkqubo Yokukhomba Indlela

ngu Zilong Chen

Umxhasi: City University of Macau

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Igrafiki

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Uyilo

Malunga ne-Mei Tao Wan Ubuni Bokubonwayo, Inkqubo Yokukhomba Indlela

IMei Tao Wan bubuni bokubonwayo kunye nenkqubo yokukhomba indlela yepaki yenkcubeko ekwindawo yembali yezitya zodongwe eFoshan, eTshayina. Olu yilo lutsala imigca yesakhiwo yommandla weNanfeng Ancient Kiln luyenze ibe sisikhokelo sejiyometri. Esi sikhokelo senza uhlobo lwamagama olwenzelwe ngokukodwa oonobumba abangama-26 kunye namanani ukusuka ku-0 ukuya ku-9, kunye neempawu zejiyometri. Iimpawu zokukhomba zenziwe nge-acrylic ecace kakhulu kunye nesinyithi esingenagwexa esinomgangatho wobhedu omnyama. Izibane ze-LED ezifakwe esiseni zigcina umbhalo ufundeka ebusuku. Le nkqubo idibanisa imbali yale ndawo nomsebenzi wayo omtsha wenkcubeko.

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Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Mei Tao Wan Ubuni Bokubonwayo, Inkqubo Yokukhomba Indlela 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. Mei Tao Wan Ubuni Bokubonwayo, Inkqubo Yokukhomba Indlela 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. Mei Tao Wan Ubuni Bokubonwayo, Inkqubo Yokukhomba Indlela iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

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Iimpawu Ezizodwa: MEITAOWAN transforms the historic ceramic site in Foshan into a cultural hub. The design extracts the architectural structure of the Nanfeng Ancient Kiln historic district. This architectural DNA is rigorously applied to the wayfinding system evolving into a custom 3D typeface comprising 26 English letters and numbers 0 to 9. Distinct from traditional signage the implementation uses black glazed ceramics fired at 1800 degrees Celsius. This approach integrates the material soul of the site into the visual identity creating a system where every character is not just a sign but a durable eco friendly piece of ceramic art.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: Primary Physical Application Banners and Posters 600mm x 900mm. Wayfinding Totem 600mm x 1800mm x 150mm. Wall Signage 400mm x 400mm. Main Logo Application Variable sizes adapted to building facades. Materials Acrylic Stainless Steel with Black Copper Finish LED components.
Iithegi: Visual Identity, Wayfinding System, Foshan Shiwan, Ceramic Culture, Architectural Typography, Urban Renewal, Industrial Heritage, Branding.
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: To contrast with the rough texture of the historic red brick buildings the signage system employs modern industrial materials high transparency acrylic and stainless steel with a black copper finish. A key technical innovation is the integrated LED lighting at the base which allows the text and icons to appear as if floating in the dark. This ensures maximum legibility for night time navigation while minimizing light pollution achieving a balance between safety guidance and artistic atmosphere.
Umngeni Woyilo: The main challenge was to modernize traditional cultural symbols without losing their historical gravity. We needed to avoid cliché representations of ceramics while ensuring the wayfinding was functional. The solution lay in the strict geometric abstraction of the architecture converting physical building forms into a flexible typographic system that works across various scales and materials.
Uphando: The project addresses the challenge of revitalizing an industrial ruin into a modern cultural landmark. Research focused on the visual semantics of Shiwans ceramic history. By analyzing the structural lines of local heritage buildings the team developed a visual grammar that unifies the disparate spaces of the park. This approach ensures the brand identity is not just a label but a continuation of the site historical narrative providing a platform for artists to create and exhibit.
Inkuthazo: The inspiration is deeply rooted in the Nanfeng Ancient Kiln a living fossil of Foshan ceramic history. We analyzed the structural logic of the kiln sloping roofs and the surrounding historic brick buildings. By extracting these architectural lines we designed a geometric skeleton that forms the basis of the 26 letters and 0 to 9 digits. The choice of black glaze ceramic as the medium is a direct tribute to the site production heritage symbolizing the transformation of mud into eternal art through fire.
Ubude Beprojekthi: The project started in December 2023 in Foshan, China and finished in August 2024. The project is located in Shiwan, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China.
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: Visitors navigate the park using intuitive geometric icons derived from the brand architectural logic. The signage acts as a silent guide linear patterns on glass surfaces create a rhythmic visual play between transparency and privacy mimicking the stacking of ceramic tiles. This immerses visitors in the ceramic culture atmosphere immediately upon entry making wayfinding an integral part of the artistic experience rather than just a functional necessity.
Amalungu Eqela: Designer：CHEN ZILONG
Amagunya Emifanekiso: Image #1-5 : CHEN ZILONG