Forest Spring Àpótí Ìgò Omi by Sheng Jin, Chao Yang and Wenqi Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ìdìpò Competition Category.
IdẹÌdìpò· 2026
Forest Spring Àpótí Ìgò Omi
by Sheng Jin, Chao Yang and Wenqi Wu
Client: Communication University of Zhejiang
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Ìdìpò Category
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The Design
About Forest Spring Àpótí Ìgò Omi
Forest Spring jẹ́ àpẹẹrẹ àpótí fún omi tí a fi sínú ìgò. Àmì orí ìgò náà dá lórí lẹ́tà Ṣáínà tí a ń pè ní sen, tí ó túmọ̀ sí igbó, èyí tí a yí padà sí àwòrán ilẹ̀ tí a fi tawada yà. Àwọn ìlà ìkọ̀wé ọnà, ìyípadà àwọ̀ díẹ̀díẹ̀ àti ìyàtọ̀ àyè ń mú kí a rí òkè, igi àti agbára ìwàláàyè adánidá nínú ìrísí kan ṣoṣo. A ṣe àtúnṣe àkópọ̀ náà ní ọ̀nà fẹ́tọ̀ (vector) a sì ṣe é dáadáa fún títẹ̀ jáde tí ó bá ara mu nígbà gbogbo. Ìgò tí ó hàn kedere náà gba ẹ̀ẹ́dẹ́gbẹ̀ta mílílítà, ó sì ní ìdérí tí a lè yí ṣí. Àpẹẹrẹ náà ń ṣàfihàn ìmọ́tótó àti ìṣọ̀kan láàrin ènìyàn àti ìṣẹ̀dá.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
Forest Spring Àpótí Ìgò Omi 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 Forest Spring Àpótí Ìgò Omi 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. Forest Spring Àpótí Ìgò Omi 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
Press Kit
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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