Imperial Gift Box Munus Primarium: Designatio Involucri ab Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li

Opus Imperial Gift Box Munus Primarium: Designatio Involucri a designatore Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li est victor maxime honoratus praemii praestigiosissimi 2026 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Categoria Certaminis Designatio Involucri.

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Imperial Gift Box Munus Primarium: Designatio Involucri

a Lampo Leong, Jiajun Chen and Junbo Li

Cliens: Centre for Digital Arts, Department of Arts and Design, University of Macau

Victor praemii Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Categoria Involucrum

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De Imperial Gift Box Munus Primarium: Designatio Involucri

Designatio Capsae Donariae Theae Imperialis Sex Thesaurorum inspirationem ex veste draconia imperiali Sinensi haurit. Capsa quadrata in uno latere acu pictam serici figuram circularem duorum draconum exhibet, in altero vero paeoniam, florem nationalem Sinarum, concordiam inter caelum et terram significans. Gemina eius opercula introrsum aperiuntur sicut alae papilionis, revelantia ampullas crystallinas theae aureas micantes quae nobilitatem imperialem evocant. Caligraphia Sinensis et elementa sigilli in symbolo et involucro incorporata transformationem aestheticae classicae in designationem hodiernam illustrant.

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De Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum

Imperial Gift Box Munus Primarium: Designatio Involucri victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur Imperial Gift Box Munus Primarium: Designatio Involucri rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. Imperial Gift Box Munus Primarium: Designatio Involucri necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.

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Proprietates Singulares: Inspired by the imperial dragon robe, the deep blue silk gift box features a double dragon embroidery symbolizing royal majesty. A gentle press on the circular cover opens the twin lids inward like butterfly wings, creating a striking unboxing moment. Inside, dragon and peony motifs adorn each side. Chinese calligraphy and seal design in the logo and packaging blend imperial grandeur with contemporary sensibility.
Dimensiones et Involucrum: Silk wrapped box with embroidery in the size of 38cm x 38cm x 9cm. The overall presentation conveys a sense of regal refinement and majestic imperial dignity.
Notulae: Contemporary Dragon Pattern Design, Silk Embroidery, Imperial Gift Box Design
Technologia Productionis: The box features a distinctive opening mechanism: a gentle press on either side of the embroidered circle causes the lids to open inward like butterfly wings, adding elegance and surprise to the unboxing experience. Inside the lid, intricate dragon pattern silk embroidery enhances visual richness, while golden tea crystal bottles arranged in a semicircle against a black background create a luminous, striking contrast.
Provocatio Designandi: Integrating imperial design elements and traditional silk embroidery techniques with contemporary international design concepts presents significant creative and technical challenges. The inclusion of Chinese calligraphy and seal design further functions as a synthesis of East and West, and of classical and contemporary aesthetics, adding additional layers of complexity, refinement, and innovation to the project.
Investigatio: The design of the "Six Treasures Imperial Tea Gift Box" draws inspiration from the Chinese imperial dragon robe. The square box features a circular silk embroidery of double dragons, symbolizing the harmony of heaven and earth. Its twin lids open inward like butterfly wings, revealing shimmering tea crystals that evoke a sense of imperial elegance and refined nobility.
Inspiratio: The "Six Treasures Imperial Tea Gift Box" draws inspiration from the Chinese imperial dragon robe. Its square form features a circular silk embroidery of double dragons, symbolizing harmony between heaven and earth, while the inside lid includes a peony motif, the national flower of China. The twin lids open inward like butterfly wings, revealing shimmering tea crystals that convey a refined sense of royal elegance.
Duratio Operis: The project began in 2023 in Macao and was completed in December 2025 in Guangzhou.
Cursus Operationis: The gift box features a unique opening mechanism that mirrors the graceful motion of butterfly wings, introducing a sense of elegance and surprise to the user experience.
Patentes: Copyrights belong to Lampo Leong, 2025.
Membra Turmae: Lampo Leong
Jiajun Chen
Junbo Li
Zhesheng Chen
Kerri Nga-Man Cheang
Xinming Hong
Bingqi Shu
Agnitiones Imaginum: Image #1: Lampo Leong, 2025
Image #2: Lampo Leong, 2025
Image #3: Lampo Leong, 2025
Image #4: Lampo Leong, 2025
Image #5: Lampo Leong, 2025