Source of Subtle Waves Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Ìdìmọ́ Ohun Èlò Ọtí Líle by Jie Zhang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ìdìpò Competition Category.
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Source of Subtle Waves Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Ìdìmọ́ Ohun Èlò Ọtí Líle
by Jie Zhang
Client: Jie Zhang
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Ìdìpò Category
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About Source of Subtle Waves Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Ìdìmọ́ Ohun Èlò Ọtí Líle
Ọ̀rọ̀ Ìwé: Orísun Ìgbì Fẹ́lẹ́fẹ́lẹ́ jẹ́ àpẹrẹ ìdìmọ́ ohun èlò fún ọtí líle Baijiu ti Ṣáínà. Bọ́tìlì tí ó ní àpẹẹrẹ bí ẹ̀ẹ̀kán omi ṣàpẹẹrẹ ìyípadà ọkà àti omi di Baijiu ní àkókò kan, tí ó sì ń tọ́ka sí ìlànà bíbẹ̀ẹ̀ jẹ tí ó gùn. A ṣe bọ́tìlì náà pẹ̀lú amọ̀-tí-a-yàn tí a yan ní Jingdezhen, tí a sì so pọ̀ mọ́ irin tí a fi wúrà bò, tí ó ń dá ìyàtọ̀ sílẹ̀ láàrín agbára àti ìtura. Àwọn àṣàrò gbígbóná janjan tí a fi ṣe iṣẹ́ ọnà fún ojú rẹ̀ ń fún ojú ìta rẹ̀ ní ìrísí onígun mẹ́ta. Ìborí rẹ̀ jẹ́ àkànṣe láti inú àwọn ẹ̀gbẹ́ orí àwọn ọ̀mọ̀wé àtijọ́. Ìwọ̀n àárín gbùngbùn tí ó gbòòrò àti àwọn ìpẹ̀kun tí ó dín kù jẹ́ kí bọ́tìlì náà rọrùn láti dìmú àti láti da jáde.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
Source of Subtle Waves Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Ìdìmọ́ Ohun Èlò Ọtí Líle jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Source of Subtle Waves Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Ìdìmọ́ Ohun Èlò Ọtí Líle yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Source of Subtle Waves Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Ìdìmọ́ Ohun Èlò Ọtí Líle ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Through creative design and craftsmanship, this Chinese Baijiu packaging breaks the rustic style of traditional Jiang flavour Baijiu, perfectly blending strength and gentleness. The waterdrop shaped bottle represents the arduous brewing process, employing traditional craftsmanship to achieve an interplay between metal and ceramic. This showcases the aesthetics of harmony between strength and gentleness in traditional Chinese culture, converting this Baijiu from a drink into an art collection.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- product dimensions, 110 mm x 110 mm x 250 mm
- Tags
- Traditional elements, Eastern aesthetics, Culture of poetry and drink, Chinese Baijiu packaging, Harmony between strength and gentleness
- Production Technology
- This Baijiu packaging combines ceramic and gold plated metal, using ceramic firing techniques from Jingdezhen and high temperature relief decals to create a textured, three dimensional surface with a delicate feel, adding unique artistic value. Ceramics, the primary material, feature low energy and material consumption during firing, do not release harmful substances, and meet green production standards, achieving both practicality and environmental friendliness.
- Design Challenge
- The design challenge was to harmonize the contrasting elements of strength and gentleness, conveying both the power of the brewing process and the smoothness of the liquor. The bottle, abandoning the traditional rustic form, adopts a waterdrop shape with textures that symbolize time, evoking the softness of the liquor and the resilience of the brewing process. The interplay of ceramic and metal materials seamlessly blends strength and gentleness, embodying modern design elegance.
- Research
- The team integrates traditional elements with modern aesthetics. The bottle, featuring a waterdrop shape with intricate textures, symbolizes the brewing process and the passage of time. Inspired by ancient scholar headdresses, the cap honours the rich heritage of poetry and drink culture. This design pays tribute to Chinese tradition while exploring innovative forms, offering a unique product that combines cultural depth with a high quality experience.
- Inspiration
- This Baijiu packaging, inspired by the harmony between strength and gentleness, features a waterdrop shaped bottle, symbolizing the transformation of grain and water into Baijiu over time and highlighting the craftsmanship of the brewer. The contrast between metal and ceramic showcases the balance of strength and gentleness in Eastern aesthetics. Inspired by ancient scholar headdresses, the cap integrates the elegance of poetry and drink culture, offering a culturally meaningful experience.
- Project Duration
- This product was designed and developed in Chengdu in October 2022 and launched in Chinese market in December 2024.
- Operation Flow
- The ceramic ensures optimal breathability, maintaining ideal humidity for the liquor and preserving its quality. Its high chemical resistance prevents acid and alkali corrosion, ensuring purity and extended shelf life.
The ergonomic design of the bottle features a wider midsection and narrower ends, with a symmetrical 5 to 5 ratio between the body and neck, facilitating easy handling and pouring. Inspired by ancient scholar headdresses, the cap adds a dignified touch to the opening experience. - Team Members
- Zhang Jie
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