Zuoxi Rainbow 羽绒服 by Wenhua Wu, Zhijuan Ding and Mei Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 铜奖 in 时装、服饰与服装设计 Competition Category.
铜时装· 2025
Zuoxi Rainbow 羽绒服
by Wenhua Wu, Zhijuan Ding and Mei Liu
Client: Zosee
A' Design Award 铜奖 Winner in 时装 Category
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About Zuoxi Rainbow 羽绒服
"左希彩虹"是一款专为儿童设计的羽绒服。其配色灵感源自自然界的彩虹,为常见冬装的沉闷色调提供了全新选择。外层面料采用轻盈的尼龙丝绵,并施以防护涂层,具备防油、防污、防水性能,同时不影响透气性与色彩饱和度。加宽的防风连帽可有效阻挡寒风,背部的银离子层则有助于保温蓄热。人体工学剪裁保障了穿着舒适度,让孩子在户外活动时活动自如。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 铜奖
Zuoxi Rainbow 羽绒服是 A' Design Award 铜奖得主，这是授予以创造力、独创性和敏锐见长的杰出设计的极具声望的认可。铜奖得主是技艺娴熟、创意惊人的作品，印证了其设计师丰富的经验、想象力与机智。预计Zuoxi Rainbow 羽绒服将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的物品，兼具显著的专业性与创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铜奖的设计融入艺术、科学、设计和技术领域的最佳实践，并因注重细节而出类拔萃。Zuoxi Rainbow 羽绒服出色地满足需求，触动渴望，迷住情感，并吸引好奇心。
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Zuoxi Rainbow Down Jacket stands out with its vibrant design inspired by the natural rainbow, diverging from conventional winter wear's dull color schemes. It uniquely integrates DuPont's three-proof technology (oil, stain, and soil resistance) into nylon silk fabric, ensuring durability and easy maintenance while preserving vivid hues. The jacket's ergonomic tailoring offers children maximum comfort and mobility.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Sleeve Length: 450-695 mm
Half Chest Circumference: 470-635 mm - Tags
- Rainbow-inspired design, DuPont three-proof technology, ergonomic tailoring, silver ion heat-retention, high-fill-power down, environmentally friendly materials, child-focused comfort, vibrant color palette, sustainable production, all-weather protection
- Production Technology
- The outer shell is constructed from nylon silk, a fabric prized for its lightweight durability and smooth texture. This material is further enhanced with DuPont's proprietary three-proof technology, which imparts oil, stain, and water repellency through molecular surface treatments that do not compromise the fabric's breathability or color integrity.
- Design Challenge
- The most challenging aspect of the Zuoxi Rainbow Down Jacket design process was balancing aesthetic innovation with functional excellence and sustainable practices. Internally, the team had to reconcile historical perceptions of winter wear (typically associated with muted colors and bulk) with a vibrant, lightweight design that appeals to children's lively nature. Socially, there was a need to address parents' concerns regarding safety and hypoallergenic properties, especially for children with sensitive respiratory systems.
- Research
- 1. Research Type
Applied research, combining quantitative and qualitative methods.
2. Research Objectives
Evaluate the practicality and comfort of the product design.
Analyze consumer satisfaction.
Identify potential areas for improvement.
3. Methods
Surveys, focus group discussions, and field tests.
4. Results
High Satisfaction: The colors and design are well-received.
Functional Validation: Good warmth retention and water/stain resistance.
Suggestions for Improvement: Add adjustable cuffs for better fit across different body types. - Inspiration
- The inspiration for the Zuoxi Rainbow Down Jacket stems from the desire to bring warmth and vitality into the monotonous palette of traditional winter clothing through the vibrant spectrum of a natural rainbow. Motivated by the need for functional yet emotionally expressive children's wear, the design team sought to create a jacket that not only protects against the elements but also celebrates the innocence and liveliness of childhood.
- Project Duration
- The project began in April 2023 in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China, and concluded in March 2024. It became available for sale on major sales platforms starting from April 2024.
- Operation Flow
- Through the use of meticulously designed ergonomic tailoring, the jacket ensures comfort and freedom of movement for children during activities. Particularly, the widened windproof hood design effectively blocks cold winds, keeping children warm during outdoor activities. The silver ion heat-retention layer on the back utilizes "Back-Warm Technology" to continuously provide warmth, ensuring optimal comfort for children in low-temperature environments.
- Team Members
- Wu Wenhua
Ding Zhijuan
Liu Mei
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