New Fashion of Chinese Elements 海報 by Chen Gang

New Fashion of Chinese Elements 海報 by Chen Gang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 文化遺產設計 Competition Category.

銅文化遺產· 2025

New Fashion of Chinese Elements 海報

by Chen Gang

Client: Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 文化遺產 Category

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The Design

About New Fashion of Chinese Elements 海報

《中國元素新時尚》係一套以中國傳統工藝美術為基礎嘅海報系列。設計從服飾、絲綢同陶瓷入面提取紋樣，再將呢啲圖案解構同轉化成現代圖形。傳統紋樣蘊含吉祥寓意，寄託住人們對美好生活嘅祝願。設計師運用數碼設計工具，重新繪製呢啲紋樣，令當代觀眾都能夠欣賞得到。每張海報尺寸為700 x 1000毫米。呢個設計嘅目標係令文化遺產得以延續同展現，將傳統工藝紋樣帶入現代生活當中。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

New Fashion of Chinese Elements 海報是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計New Fashion of Chinese Elements 海報將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。New Fashion of Chinese Elements 海報出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The project extracts traditional patterns from clothing, silk, ceramics, etc., deconstructs and transforms them into modern patterns, giving new vitality to traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Traditional patterns carry auspicious meanings and convey people's blessings for a better life. Through modern design techniques, these elements are revitalized with contemporary charm and integrated into modern life, re-displaying the unique charm of traditional Chinese arts and crafts.
Dimensions & Packaging: 700mm*1000mm
Tags: Traditional arts and crafts, modern design adaptation, cultural heritage, traditional motifs
Production Technology: This project combines traditional crafts with modern technology, and realizes the modern transformation of traditional patterns through digital design and computer-aided manufacturing. In terms of material selection, high-quality silk and environmentally friendly natural fibers are used, combining traditional crafts with mechanized production to ensure the exquisiteness of design details and the consistency of mass production.
Design Challenge: The most challenging part of this design project is how to preserve the essence of traditional culture while effectively transforming it into a design that meets modern aesthetic and functional requirements. The modern transformation of traditional patterns not only requires a balance between cultural heritage and innovative design, but also faces practical issues such as technology, production process and copyright.
Research: This study aims to explore how to combine traditional Chinese arts and crafts with modern design to enhance their application and value in contemporary society. The research methods include literature analysis, traditional pattern extraction and modern design transformation, and visual creation using design software (such as Illustrator and Photoshop). Participants include designers and cultural experts. The results show that the combination of traditional and modern elements can not only preserve cultural heritage, but also enhance the market appeal of products.
Inspiration: The project extracts traditional patterns of clothing, silk and ceramics, deconstructs and transforms them into modern patterns, and gives new vitality to traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Traditional patterns contain auspicious meanings and convey blessings for a better life. Through modern design techniques, these elements are given a contemporary charm and integrated into modern life, re-displaying the unique charm of traditional Chinese arts and crafts.
Project Duration: The project will be jointly initiated by Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum and Communication University of Zhejiang in July 2024 and completed in August 2024.

Director：Chen Gang, Fan Xiaolin, Huang Yi, Yang Chao, Lv Ang, Deng Rui,

Design：Chen Zilong, Liu Weilong, Gu Jiayuan, Xiang Hongjin, Fang Jiwei, Guo Yuanxi, Jin Ziyi, Mao Yutin, Ye Lin, Zhang Yiqun
Operation Flow: This design project allows people to experience traditional Chinese craftsmanship in a more intuitive way through the modern transformation of traditional patterns. Users can feel the combination of traditional and modern elements by touching or viewing the design details on the product.
Patents: Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum, 2024
Image Credits: Image #1 : Designer Gang Chen & Xiaolin Fan & Chao Yang
Image #2 : Designer Ang Lv & Yi Huang & Rui Deng
Image #3 : Designer Zilong Chen & Weilong Liu & Jiayuan Gu
Image #4 : Designer Hongjin Xiang & Jiwei Fang & Yuanxi Guo
Image #5 : Designer Ziyi Jin & Yutin Mao & Lin Ye &Yiqun Zhang