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Jingdong Jzao Titanium Coated Iron Wok by Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co Ltd Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co Ltd recognized for bakeware, tableware, drinkware and cookware design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design category for Jingdong Jzao Titanium Coated Iron Wok by Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co Ltd, designed for Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co., Ltd. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
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 Jingdong Jzao Titanium Coated Iron Wok
Jingdong Jzao is a wok designed for everyday home cooking. The wok body combines pure black iron with a titanium plasma spray, which fuses ceramic titanium powder into the iron to form a microporous layer. The resulting surface is nonstick without a coating and resists rust and corrosion. A central screw is joined to the handle by insert injection molding, and an anti loosening rubber ring and nut keep the handle stable. A heat insulating structure protects the user from burns. The red finish recalls ceremonial headwear of the ancient Chinese court.
About Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co Ltd
J-Zao is one of Jingdong's own brands, committed to providing consumers with high-quality, innovatively designed home life products. As Jingdong's own brand, J-Zao takes "quality, innovation, practicality, and beauty" as its core concept, and constantly pursues excellent quality and design of products. The J-Zao team not only pays attention to the functionality and practicality of the product, but also pays more attention to the design sense and aesthetic value of the product, and strives to integrate the product into modern home life and create a comfortable and fashionable living space for consumers.
Award Record
With this recognition, Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co Ltd is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Award
The A' Kitchenware Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good kitchenware designs by best kitchenware brands and designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to kitchenware designers, product designers, industrial design studios and kitchenware brands from all countries. Typical entries include pots, pans, cutlery, plates, bowls and glasses. The awarded kitchenware designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/kitchenware
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/168688
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/168688
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!168688
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/365136
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Jingdong Jzao Titanium Coated Iron Wok
- Function
- Titanium Coated Iron Wok
- Category
- Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Food & Hospitality
- Colors
- Black, Light Gray, Dark Gray, Dark Slate Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co., Ltd
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co Ltd
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #168688
Credits
- Team
- Maofeng Gao,, Fenghuan Gu, and Chunhui Chang
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This wok is designed to tackle common cookware issues like loose handles on the wok body and lid, coating flaking, and food sticking. It innovates in aesthetics, stability, and durability, redefining the cooking experience for users. By optimizing production techniques and precisely controlling costs, this wok design offers an affordable option that brings joyful cooking experiences.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the ceremonial headwear of ancient Chinese officials, which symbolizes progress and achievement, this wok features a red treasure pot design, with the lid handle perfectly complementing the overall design concept. It goes beyond basic functionality, offering users auspicious symbolism and artistic enjoyment.
- Research
- Stability and durability are major concerns in the cookware market. Handles on the lid and wok body often become loose, impacting the user experience and posing safety risks. Coating flaking and food sticking can directly affect the lifespan and performance of cookware. To solve these issues, this wok blends traditional Chinese imperial court culture with modern design concepts, ensuring both beauty and functionality.
- Challenge
- The challenge was to balance cost reduction and high quality. The wok body combines pure black iron with titanium plasma spray, using high temperature and pressure to fuse ceramic titanium powder into the iron to create a microporous titanium layer. This forms a nonstick surface without coatings, while also reducing rust and improving corrosion resistance. Optimized production techniques and precise cost control make the wok an affordable option that enhances cooking enjoyment and life quality.
- Realization and Technology
- The central screw integrates tightly with the handle via insert injection molding, paired with an automotive grade anti loosening rubber ring and nut for lasting stability in various cooking scenarios. With an innovative heat insulating structure, the metal handle keeps its metallic finish and meets strict Chinese safety standards to prevent scalds. The wok body blends pure black iron with titanium plasma spray for a nonstick surface without coating. Precise cost control yields economic benefits.
- Operation and Interaction
- Red, the signature color of the brand, stands out vibrantly in kitchens, offering a conspicuous visual cue. The red metal decorative ring on the wok handle increases visibility during use. The bakelite handle is skin friendly and heat resistant for a comfortable grip, with its length designed for balanced center of gravity and easy handling. The proportion between the wok handle and the outer diameter of the wok body approaches the golden ratio of 1 to 0.618, offering an optimal user experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The design and development of this wok started in Beijing and Shanghai in January 2024. It was introduced to the Chinese market in September 2024.
- Keywords
- Wok, Ceremonial headwear of traditional Chinese imperial court, Ceremonial headwear of traditional Chinese imperial court, Advanced heat insulating technology, Hidden anti loosening structure with multiple layers, Pure black iron with titanium plasma spray
