Hangzhou Elements 餐具套裝 by Fan Xiaolin, Chen Gang and Ma Daoshun

Hangzhou Elements 餐具套裝 by Fan Xiaolin, Chen Gang and Ma Daoshun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 文化遺產設計 Competition Category.

銅文化遺產· 2026

Hangzhou Elements 餐具套裝

by Fan Xiaolin, Chen Gang and Ma Daoshun

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 Hangzhou Elements 餐具套裝

杭州元素係一套以杭州文化為靈感嘅瓷杯連茶碟。青花圖案將西湖三潭印月嘅景色同良渚文化嘅紋樣融合喺一齊。每件作品都採用景德鎮傳統工藝製作，經1300攝氏度高溫燒製，令裝飾色彩鮮明，質材經久耐用。貼合手形嘅手柄同不規則造型嘅茶碟提升咗使用時嘅舒適感。呢個系列適合日常使用，亦係節慶送禮嘅佳品。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

Hangzhou Elements 餐具套裝是 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Hangzhou Elements 餐具套裝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。Hangzhou Elements 餐具套裝出色地滿足需求，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: Using traditional Chinese blue and white porcelain craftsmanship as a medium, the design integrates the scenic poetry of the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon in West Lake with the deep historical roots of Liangzhu Culture. Transformed through a contemporary design language into daily tableware, the collection not only embodies the distinct regional identity of Hangzhou but also serves as a sophisticated choice for festive gifting.
Dimensions & Packaging: Plates width 80mm X depth 80mm X height 15mm. Cups width 60mm X depth 60mm X height 80mm.
Tags: Cultural Creative Homeware, Cups and Saucers, Ceramic Art, Hangzhou Elements
Production Technology: Utilizing traditional Jingdezhen blue and white porcelain craftsmanship, the work is fired at a high temperature of 1300°C. This rigorous process ensures the patterns remain permanently vibrant and the material exceptionally durable.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge lay in seamlessly integrating Hangzhou cultural motifs with Jingdezhen blue and white porcelain craftsmanship. The objective was to elevate both utility and cultural expression through the design of irregularly shaped cups and saucers alongside ergonomic handles. This required navigating the tension between traditional aesthetics and modern convenience, while technically ensuring the structural stability of these non standard forms during high temperature firing.
Research: Reimagining blue and white porcelain, this project blends West Lake Three Pools scenery with Liangzhu heritage. Fired at 1300 degrees Celsius using Jingdezhen techniques, it ensures permanent vibrancy. The design features an irregular saucer and ergonomic handle, balancing aesthetics with utility while resolving stability challenges in firing non standard forms. Beyond function, the collection serves as a cultural vessel and ideal festive gift, embodying the regional identity of Hangzhou.
Inspiration: The natural and cultural landscapes of Hangzhou West Lake, the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, and the history of Liangzhu Culture and intangible cultural heritage.
Project Duration: The project originated in Hangzhou, with a development cycle spanning from October to December 2025.
Operation Flow: The design prioritizes structural ergonomics, featuring a uniquely contoured cup handle paired with an irregularly shaped saucer. This configuration not only enhances usability but also amplifies the visual impact of the cultural narrative. Positioned as a vessel for Hangzhou heritage, the set serves as an ideal festive gift, deepening the connection of the recipient to the distinct cultural identity of the region.
Team Members: Designer：Fan Xiaolin
Designer：Chen Gang
Designer：Ma Daoshun
Designer：Yang Chao
Image Credits: Image#1:Fan Xiaolin
Image#2:Chen Gang
Image#3:Ma Daoshun
Image#4:Yang Chao
Image#5::Fan Xiaolin