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Culture to Technology Identity Placard by Lei Wang Wins the Platinum A' Design Award in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
Lei Wang acknowledged for graphics, illustration and visual communication design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Platinum A' Design Award in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design category for Culture to Technology Identity Placard by Lei Wang, designed for Hefei High Tech Digital Technology Co., LTD.. The result belongs to 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 evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Platinum A' Design Award Means
The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.
More About Culture to Technology Identity Placard
Culture to Technology Identity is a poster designed for display in bus stop light boxes. In the upper section, the Chinese character for Anhui is framed by the classic contours of Huizhou architecture, recalling the regional history and culture. The character gradually transforms into a circuit, ending in the four Chinese characters for Hefei High Tech. The poster measures 60 by 90 centimeters. The gradient blue tones are printed with spot color overprinting, and the circuit lines are coated with local UV varnish for a raised effect.
About Lei Wang
Hefei High Tech Digital Co., Ltd., established on January 24, 2025, is a wholly state owned enterprise located in the Hefei High Tech Zone. It is positioned as the primary development agency for public data resources, responsible for their initial development and authorization for access. The company also oversees the construction, operation, and maintenance of various platforms, including the High Tech Smart City System, in addition to promoting the urban image of the High Tech Zone and disseminating digital culture.
Award Record
Lei Wang is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award
The A' Graphic Design Award is an international graphic design competition recognizing good graphic designs by best creative agencies and designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to graphic designers, communication designers, graphic artists and illustrators from all countries. Typical entries include logos, posters, infographics, brochures, packaging designs and business cards. The awarded graphic designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/graphics
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/172335
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/172335
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!172335
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/368190
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Culture to Technology Identity Placard
- Function
- Placard
- Category
- Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Branding & Advertising and Arts
- Colors
- Light Gray, Steel Blue, Silver, Dark Slate Blue and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Hefei High Tech Digital Technology Co., LTD.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Lei Wang
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Platinum A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #172335
Credits
- Team
- Ji Chao, Xu Ning, Jin Lei, Wang Lei and Zhou Jiaxiang
- Image Credits
- Hefei High Tech Digital Technology Co., LTD.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- In the upper section, the Chinese character for Anhui is framed by the classic contours of Huizhou architecture, underlying the profound historical and cultural legacy. This character gradually transforms into a circuit, symbolizing technological advancement, culminating in the four Chinese characters for Hefei High Tech. This progression illustrates the shift from cultural imagery to technological representation, forming the visual centerpiece of the entire composition.
- Inspiration
- The advancement of the Hefei High Tech Zone, which facilitates the transition of. Anhui Province from a culturally rich region to a hub of science and innovation, serves as the central theme of this poster. As the capital of Anhui Province, Hefei boasts a rich heritage of Huizhou culture, where traditional Huizhou architecture seamlessly merges with modern technology and innovation, as if it were starting a dialogue that bridges the past and the future, and painting a vibrant scene at their intersection.
- Research
- In recent years, Anhui has leveraged scientific and technological innovation to drive new quality productivity, achieving remarkable results in sectors such as NEVs, intelligent manufacturing, quantum information, and green energy. This focus on innovation has established science and technology as a new hallmark for Anhui. The Hefei High Tech Zone stands at the forefront of this wave of technological advancement in the region.
- Challenge
- Creating a seamless transition between the traditional profiles of Huizhou architecture and modern circuit designs poses a significant challenge for designers. This requires a command in proportion, structural arrangement, and color application. The background features a gradient of blue tones, capturing the essence of Jiangnan, where Huizhou culture thrives, and symbolizing a forward looking perspective filled with endless possibilities in science and technology.
- Realization and Technology
- The design features high precision drawings at 300dpi. For the bus stop light box, the dimensions are set at 60×90cm, reserving a 3mm bleed and crease for die cutting. The gradient blues utilize spot color overprinting, while circuit lines are enhanced with UV local varnish to create a 3D effect. The production process rigorously ensures color calibration and alignment accuracy to fulfill the requirements for long-term outdoor display.
- Operation and Interaction
- The layout design adheres to the principles of simplicity, emphasizing unity and purity. Coupled with the gradient blues that permeate the entire image, it fosters an aesthetic appeal with an oriental influence. The dynamic flow of the circuit lines enhances the visual guidance, encouraging viewers to follow the designated path and delivering an engaging reading experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project commenced in Hefei in February 2025 and wrapped up in March 2025, with its application in various scenarios commencing the same month.
- Keywords
- Anhui, Hui Style Architecture, Traditional Culture, Hefei High Tech Zone, Technology, Innovation, History, Future, Convergence
