Press Release
Stealth Jacket by Tan Kai, Chong Gang and Wang Yonggang Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Tan Kai, Chong Gang and Wang Yonggang for fashion, apparel and garment design
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Stealth Jacket by Tan Kai, Chong Gang and Wang Yonggang, designed for Liuyong, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Regarding Stealth Jacket
Stealth is a down jacket that can be folded into a U-shaped pillow. The lower section folds upward to form a neck support, and buckles are adjusted to fit the neck. A fabric-separator construction keeps the garment light and allows easy cleaning. The filling is goose down of 700 fill power with 90 percent down content. The outer fabric is renewable bamboo fiber, while the inner fabric is graphene fiber. Seams are made with high-strength nylon thread and double-needle stitching. The aim is to provide warmth and a place to rest during travel.
About Tan Kai, Chong Gang and Wang Yonggang
Our designers, based on a deep understanding of market trends, material science, and user needs, meticulously craft each product to ensure it meets contemporary aesthetic standards while fulfilling various practical requirements. We not only emphasize the uniqueness and functionality of our designs but also are committed to promoting environmental sustainability by adopting eco-friendly production methods.
Award Record
This recognition makes Tan Kai, Chong Gang and Wang Yonggang a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Award
The A' Fashion Design Award is an international fashion design competition recognizing good fashion designs by best fashion designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to fashion designers, apparel designers, garment designers and textile designers from all countries. Typical entries include runway collections, dresses, suits, skirts, outerwear and jackets. The awarded fashion designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/fashion
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/166337
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/166337
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!166337
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/362178
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Stealth Jacket
- Function
- Jacket
- Category
- Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Fashion
- Colors
- Black, Dark Slate Gray, Lavender, Light Gray and Gainsboro
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Liuyong
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Tan Kai, Chong Gang and Wang Yonggang
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #166337
Credits
- Team
- Tan Kai, Chong Gang and Wang Yonggang
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Stealth U Pillow Down Jacket represents a pioneering advancement in outerwear design, seamlessly integrating the insulative properties of a down jacket with the ergonomic comfort of a U-shaped pillow. This innovative garment challenges conventional designs by concealing its multifunctional nature within a streamlined silhouette, utilizing proprietary fabric-separator technology.
- Inspiration
- The Stealth U Pillow Down Jacket was inspired by the need for multifunctional, portable outerwear. We integrated a down jacket with a U-shaped pillow to provide warmth and comfort, addressing the bulkiness of traditional jackets. Our unique fabric-separator technology ensures lightweight, compact folding, and superior insulation. Advanced materials enhance performance and sustainability.
- Research
- We conducted a design study aimed at developing a product that combines the functions of a down jacket and a U-shaped pillow. Through market research, user interviews, and prototype testing, we gathered feedback from travelers. Using design software and 3D printing technology, we created prototypes that participants tested and provided suggestions for improvement. The results showed that this design is not only warm but can also easily transform into a comfortable U-shaped pillow. This highlights the importance of user experience and opens new market opportunities with an eco-friendly and practical product.
- Challenge
- The toughest part of this design activity was balancing creativity with practical feasibility. Internally, we faced the challenge of innovating beyond traditional down jacket designs to achieve warmth while ensuring slimness and multifunctionality. From a societal perspective, the product had to be stylish and meet modern consumers' environmental expectations. External obstacles included compliance with laws, production technology limits, and information accessibility.
- Realization and Technology
- Production Technology and Materials Face-Lining Separation: Facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance while maintaining lightness and comfort. Filling Material: 700 fill power, 90% down content goose down ensures superior warmth. Outer Fabric: Renewable bamboo fiber, environmentally friendly and offers excellent breathability and moisture absorption. Inner Fabric: Graphene fiber provides health benefits such as antibacterial, anti-mite properties. Seam Technology: High-strength nylon thread with double-needle stitching enhances durability.
- Operation and Interaction
- This down jacket is designed for comfort and ease. Simply fold the jacket upward from the bottom to quickly transform it into a U-shaped pillow, perfect for resting during travels. Adjust the buckles to fit your neck size for personalized support. For the best experience, make sure to adjust the buckles correctly before use and follow care instructions when cleaning. This design excels because it offers warmth along with convenience for those who want to rest on the go.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project began in Shenzhen, China in December 2022, and concluded in Shenzhen, China in December 2023. It became available for sale on major e-commerce platforms and in offline stores starting in April 2024.
- Specifications
- Length: 1180mm Chest: 1160mm Sleeve: 540mm Shoulder: 420mm Filling: 90% white goose down Down weight: 170g
- Keywords
- down jacket, U-shaped pillow, face-lining separation, lightweight comfort, eco-friendly materials, graphene fiber, multifunctional design, travel rest, weather-resistant, efficient warmth retention
