Mei Tao Wan Ubunikazi Bokubukwayo, Uhlelo Lokukhomba Indlela ngu-Zilong Chen

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Mei Tao Wan Ubunikazi Bokubukwayo, Uhlelo Lokukhomba Indlela

ngu Zilong Chen

Iklayenti: City University of Macau

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I-Mei Tao Wan iwubunikazi bokubukwayo kanye nohlelo lokukhomba indlela lwepaki yamasiko esizeni somlando sezitsha zobumba e-Foshan, e-China. Umklamo uthatha imigqa yesakhiwo yesifunda sase-Nanfeng Ancient Kiln uyenze uhlaka lwejometri. Lolu hlaka lwakha uhlobo lwezinhlamvu ezenziwe ngokukhethekile ezingu-26 kanye nezinombolo kusuka ku-0 kuya ku-9, kanye nezithonjana zejometri. Izimpawu zenziwe nge-acrylic ecwebe kakhulu kanye nensimbi engagqwali enokugcotshwa ngethusi elimnyama. Ukukhanya kwe-LED okuhlanganisiwe esisekelweni kugcina umbhalo ufundeka ebusuku. Lolu hlelo luxhumanisa umlando wesiza nomsebenzi walo omusha wamasiko.

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Mayelana ne-Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Mei Tao Wan Ubunikazi Bokubukwayo, Uhlelo Lokukhomba Indlela iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Mei Tao Wan Ubunikazi Bokubukwayo, Uhlelo Lokukhomba Indlela ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Mei Tao Wan Ubunikazi Bokubukwayo, Uhlelo Lokukhomba Indlela iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

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Izici Ezihlukile: 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.
Izilinganiso Nokupakisha: 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.
Amathegi: Visual Identity, Wayfinding System, Foshan Shiwan, Ceramic Culture, Architectural Typography, Urban Renewal, Industrial Heritage, Branding.
Ubuchwepheshe Bokukhiqiza: 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.
Inselele Yokudweba: 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.
Ucwaningo: 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.
Ugqozi: 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 Bephrojekthi: 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 Kokusebenza: 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 Eqembu: Designer：CHEN ZILONG
Amakhredithi Ezithombe: Image #1-5 : CHEN ZILONG