Mei Tao Wan Utambulisho wa Kuonekana, Mfumo wa Kuelekeza Njia na Zilong Chen

Muundo Mei Tao Wan Utambulisho wa Kuonekana, Mfumo wa Kuelekeza Njia na Zilong Chen ni mshindi mashuhuri wa tuzo ya kifahari ya 2026 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award katika Kategoria ya Mashindano ya Usanifu wa Michoro, Picha na Mawasiliano ya Kuona.

ShabaMchoro· 2026

Mei Tao Wan Utambulisho wa Kuonekana, Mfumo wa Kuelekeza Njia

na Zilong Chen

Mteja: City University of Macau

Mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award katika Kategoria ya Mchoro

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Mshindi wa Tuzo Aliyethibitishwa

Thibitisha Hali ya Tuzo kwa #180006

Tazama kwenye A' Design Award Taarifa kwa Vyombo vya Habari Beji ya Tuzo

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Muundo

Kuhusu Mei Tao Wan Utambulisho wa Kuonekana, Mfumo wa Kuelekeza Njia

Mei Tao Wan ni utambulisho wa kuonekana na mfumo wa kuelekeza njia kwa ajili ya bustani ya kitamaduni katika eneo la kihistoria la kauri huko Foshan, China. Muundo huu unachukua mistari ya kimuundo ya wilaya ya Tanuru la Kale la Nanfeng na kuigeuza kuwa kiunzi cha kijiometri. Kiunzi hiki kinaunda aina maalum ya herufi zenye herufi 26 na namba 0 hadi 9, pamoja na alama za kijiometri. Vibao vya alama vimetengenezwa kwa akriliki yenye uwazi wa hali ya juu na chuma cha pua chenye umaliziaji wa shaba nyeusi. Taa za LED zilizounganishwa kwenye msingi huhakikisha maandishi yanasomeka wakati wa usiku. Mfumo huu unaunganisha historia ya eneo hilo na kazi yake mpya ya kitamaduni.

Utambuzi

Kuhusu Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award

Mei Tao Wan Utambulisho wa Kuonekana, Mfumo wa Kuelekeza Njia ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Mei Tao Wan Utambulisho wa Kuonekana, Mfumo wa Kuelekeza Njia inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. Mei Tao Wan Utambulisho wa Kuonekana, Mfumo wa Kuelekeza Njia hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.

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Vifaa vya Habari

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Sifa za Kipekee: MEITAOWAN transforms the historic ceramic site in Foshan into a cultural hub. The design extracts the architectural structure of the Nanfeng Ancient Kiln historic district. This architectural DNA is rigorously applied to the wayfinding system evolving into a custom 3D typeface comprising 26 English letters and numbers 0 to 9. Distinct from traditional signage the implementation uses black glazed ceramics fired at 1800 degrees Celsius. This approach integrates the material soul of the site into the visual identity creating a system where every character is not just a sign but a durable eco friendly piece of ceramic art.
Vipimo na Ufungashaji: Primary Physical Application Banners and Posters 600mm x 900mm. Wayfinding Totem 600mm x 1800mm x 150mm. Wall Signage 400mm x 400mm. Main Logo Application Variable sizes adapted to building facades. Materials Acrylic Stainless Steel with Black Copper Finish LED components.
Lebo: Visual Identity, Wayfinding System, Foshan Shiwan, Ceramic Culture, Architectural Typography, Urban Renewal, Industrial Heritage, Branding.
Teknolojia ya Uzalishaji: To contrast with the rough texture of the historic red brick buildings the signage system employs modern industrial materials high transparency acrylic and stainless steel with a black copper finish. A key technical innovation is the integrated LED lighting at the base which allows the text and icons to appear as if floating in the dark. This ensures maximum legibility for night time navigation while minimizing light pollution achieving a balance between safety guidance and artistic atmosphere.
Changamoto ya Ubunifu: The main challenge was to modernize traditional cultural symbols without losing their historical gravity. We needed to avoid cliché representations of ceramics while ensuring the wayfinding was functional. The solution lay in the strict geometric abstraction of the architecture converting physical building forms into a flexible typographic system that works across various scales and materials.
Utafiti: The project addresses the challenge of revitalizing an industrial ruin into a modern cultural landmark. Research focused on the visual semantics of Shiwans ceramic history. By analyzing the structural lines of local heritage buildings the team developed a visual grammar that unifies the disparate spaces of the park. This approach ensures the brand identity is not just a label but a continuation of the site historical narrative providing a platform for artists to create and exhibit.
Msukumo: The inspiration is deeply rooted in the Nanfeng Ancient Kiln a living fossil of Foshan ceramic history. We analyzed the structural logic of the kiln sloping roofs and the surrounding historic brick buildings. By extracting these architectural lines we designed a geometric skeleton that forms the basis of the 26 letters and 0 to 9 digits. The choice of black glaze ceramic as the medium is a direct tribute to the site production heritage symbolizing the transformation of mud into eternal art through fire.
Muda wa Mradi: The project started in December 2023 in Foshan, China and finished in August 2024. The project is located in Shiwan, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China.
Mtiririko wa Uendeshaji: Visitors navigate the park using intuitive geometric icons derived from the brand architectural logic. The signage acts as a silent guide linear patterns on glass surfaces create a rhythmic visual play between transparency and privacy mimicking the stacking of ceramic tiles. This immerses visitors in the ceramic culture atmosphere immediately upon entry making wayfinding an integral part of the artistic experience rather than just a functional necessity.
Wanatimu: Designer：CHEN ZILONG
Haki za Picha: Image #1-5 : CHEN ZILONG