Stolen Moments Designatio Involucri Turis ab Yerong Chen

Opus Stolen Moments Designatio Involucri Turis a designatore Yerong Chen est victor maxime honoratus praemii praestigiosissimi 2026 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Categoria Certaminis Graphica.

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Stolen Moments Designatio Involucri Turis

a Yerong Chen

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Victor praemii Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Categoria Graphica

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De Stolen Moments Designatio Involucri Turis

Momenta Furtiva est systema involucri et identitatis notae pro ture temporum anni. Designatio pausas deliberatas in vitam cotidianam celerem introducit. Linea visualis continua, a calligraphia fili fluitantis Dynastiae Song et fumo errante inspirata, rhythmum identitatis fert. Quattuor odores temporum anni offeruntur in tribus longitudinibus turis, septem, quattuordecim et viginti unius centimetrorum, ut longitudo eligi possit quae tempori ad pausam disponibili conveniat. Capsae ex charta non linita, ab FSC probata, fiunt, arte offset impressae et forma incisae ad subtilitatem.

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De Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum

Stolen Moments Designatio Involucri Turis 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 Stolen Moments Designatio Involucri Turis 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. Stolen Moments Designatio Involucri Turis necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.

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Proprietates Singulares: Stolen Moments is a seasonal incense packaging and brand identity system designed to introduce intentional pauses into fast-paced modern life. Drawing inspiration from Song Dynasty floating-thread calligraphy and drifting incense smoke, the design employs a continuous visual line to convey rhythm and stillness. With four seasonal scents and varied incense lengths, it blends minimalist aesthetics with Eastern symbolism to create a meditative brand experience.
Dimensiones et Involucrum: The incense series comes in three lengths: 7 cm, 14 cm, and 21 cm. The corresponding box dimensions are 90 mm high by 40 mm wide, 160 mm high by 55 mm wide, and 230 mm high by 70 mm wide respectively. Packaging is made from uncoated FSC certified paper, with inner trays designed to hold incense sticks. Line art precision was tested across formats to ensure consistent visual reproduction.
Notulae: Incense Design, Visual Identity, Eastern Aesthetics, Minimal Packaging, Sensory Experience, Meditation Product, Line Art, Cultural Branding, Slow Living, Seasonal Ritual
Technologia Productionis: The design was developed using vector-based illustration and typographic refinement, inspired by Song-style calligraphy. Packaging prototypes were created with FSC-certified uncoated paper using offset printing and die-cutting for precision. Line-based visual elements were engineered to ensure consistent reproduction across multiple media and scales, from incense boxes to brand collateral.
Provocatio Designandi: The main challenge was visualizing intangible concepts like time, breath, and stillness. Translating incense smoke into a coherent visual system required balancing cultural symbolism and minimalism. Another difficulty was ensuring line precision across print materials while using sustainable paper. It was also challenging to evoke emotional resonance without literal storytelling or user imagery.
Investigatio: This project is based on qualitative design research exploring how modern individuals perceive and manage time. The goal was to create a product that introduces calm into daily routines. Methods included user interviews, mood mapping, and incense ritual analysis. Data were collected from 15 participants aged 20 to 35. Findings revealed a strong need for structured mental pauses. The result is a system that translates time and mood into tactile, visual, and olfactory form.
Inspiratio: The inspiration for Stolen Moments stems from Eastern philosophy of Qi and the floating thread calligraphy of the Song Dynasty. In an era of constant pressure, people are gradually losing the ability to pause. Incense, which connects time, space, and scent, offered a medium for intervention. I translated drifting smoke into a continuous visual line, creating a system where stillness can be seen, touched, and felt in daily life.
Duratio Operis: The project was developed as part of the “Commercial Design” course at Beijing Jiaotong University. It started in October 2024 and was completed in December 2024 in Beijing, China.
Cursus Operationis: Users select an incense length based on the time they wish to pause. Shorter sticks are used for brief moments, while longer ones are suitable for extended meditation. Lighting the incense initiates a sensory experience of sight, scent, and stillness. The curved line on the package echoes the shape of drifting smoke, reinforcing the rhythm of time. This interaction invites mindfulness and helps users reclaim quiet pockets in a busy day.