Yanzhi Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Isilomo Somlomo by Yuru Zhang

Yanzhi Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Isilomo Somlomo by Yuru Zhang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award in Umkhiqizo Wezicathulo Zobuso Competition Category.

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Yanzhi Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Isilomo Somlomo

by Yuru Zhang

Client: Bruce Tao

Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Winner in Umkhiqizo Wezicathulo Zobuso Category

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The Design

About Yanzhi Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Isilomo Somlomo

Umbhalo Wencwadi: I-Yanzhi isilomo somlomo esikhuthazwe amaphepha e-rouge asetshenziswa eChina yasendulo. Lolu hlobo lokuklama lubuyisela indlela yakudala yezimonyo ekuphileni kwansuku zonke kwesimanje. Ukucindezela kancane ngaphansi kwesikhwama kwenza iphepha lesilomo lihambe ngaphandle. Umsebenzisi bese ecindezela izindebe zakhe ephepheni ukuze afake umbala, bese iphepha lidonswa emuva ngethebhu encane. Isikhwama senziwe ngeplastiki i-PP, okuyimfashini efanele ukuthintana ngokuqondile nezimonyo kanye nokudla, kanti ingxenye yesilomo yenziwe ngephepha elimelene namanzi futhi elingaqhekeki kalula. Umzimba ocashile, oyisicaba, ungena kalula esikhwameni semali.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Yanzhi Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Isilomo Somlomo iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. Yanzhi Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Isilomo Somlomo ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. Yanzhi Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Isilomo Somlomo iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This is a unique lipstick design. The most differences are appearance and function. In appearance, it was inspired the ancient Chinese Yanzhi. The reappearance of classical elements in modern life. In function, it is different from the major lipsticks on the market. Just push the bottom end and the lipstick paper will be pushed out. Women can apply makeup as long as they take a sip on Yanzhi
Dimensions & Packaging: length 85mm x Width 55mm x Height 1.7mm
Tags: Lipstick, Chinese Icon, Nationality, Traditional, Modern, Convenience, Beautiful
Production Technology: The plastic part is made of PP material, which belongs to environmental protection material. It can be directly in contact with cosmetics and food. It is the main material for filling organic skin care products. The lipstick part is made of DuPont paper, which is waterproof and tear resistant.
Design Challenge: This is an innovative design with a complex internal structure, and the machining qualification rate is the biggest challenge encountered by this project.
Research: According to the survey, consumers like to choose the type of lipstick according to the occasion and clothing. In addition, consumers tend to choose a lipstick price of less than 200 yuan. The market size will be close to 28 billion euros in 2025. There is a huge market demand for beautiful, unique, and inexpensive lipsticks.
Inspiration: I got my inspiration from ancient Chinese lipstick. Yanzhi is the lipstick of ancient China. It has a very unusual way of making up. Women only need to sip it to make up. Our motivation is to make this ancient product more suitable for use in modern life.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2020 in Milan and finished in February 2021 in that place, and was exhibited in China in February 2021.
Operation Flow: To use it, first place your hand on the bottom of Yanzhi. Then gently push up to push the lipstick out. Then the lady takes a sip of Yanzhi's lipstick paper and finishes the makeup easily. Finally, after the makeup is done, Yanzhi is pulled back by the dot at the bottom.
Team Members: Design leader: Shiwen Huang, Designer: Qian Zhao
Image Credits: Creator (Bruce Tao / Designer)