PatchU Identitas Merek, Desain Karakter dening Chungsheng Chen, Enyang Chen and Wanyun Lo

Karya PatchU Identitas Merek, Desain Karakter dening Chungsheng Chen, Enyang Chen and Wanyun Lo minangka pemenang sing diajeni banget saka A' Design Award Wesi 2026 sing bergengsi ing Kategori Kompetisi Desain Grafis, Ilustrasi lan Komunikasi Visual.

WesiGrafis· 2026

PatchU Identitas Merek, Desain Karakter

dening Chungsheng Chen, Enyang Chen and Wanyun Lo

Klien: Tainan University of Technology/Product Design Department

Pemenang A' Design Award Wesi ing Kategori Grafis

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Babagan PatchU Identitas Merek, Desain Karakter

PatchU minangka proyek branding lan desain karakter sing ngowahi kain sisa seprai dadi dolanan empuk lan aksesori gaya urip. Kain-kain kasebut dipilah miturut ukuran, tekstur lan warna, banjur didondomi dadi figur kanca sing prasaja nganggo pola sing luwes. Jahitan sing katon lan tambalan kain tetep dijaga minangka bagéan saka identitas merek, saéngga saben karya rada béda karo liyané. Kemasan lan ilustrasi njlentrehaké asal-usul bahan-bahané. Tujuané yaiku menehi nilai anyar marang tekstil sisa lan papan sing anget ing panguripan saben dina.

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Babagan A' Design Award Wesi

PatchU Identitas Merek, Desain Karakter menang A' Design Award Wesi, pangenalan sing prestisius sing diparingake marang desain sing apik sing nyukupi kabutuhan profesional lan industri sing dikarepake saka ciptaan sing dirancang kanthi apik. Pemenang Wesi nuduhake katrampilan sing gedhe, spesialisasi sing dhuwur, pangerten ahli lan kapasitas kreatif para penciptane. PatchU Identitas Merek, Desain Karakter dikarepake dadi ciptaan sing dihargai banget, dikagumi lan ditresnani sing praktis lan inovatif. Desain sing menang A' Design Award Wesi iki nggabungake praktik industri sing paling apik lan nduweni ciri teknis sing kompeten sing disambung karo kawruh lan bakat. PatchU Identitas Merek, Desain Karakter diajeni amarga ketelitiane lan dirancang kanggo nyedhiyakake paningkatan kualitas urip sing mbiyantu ndadekake donya panggonan sing luwih apik.

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Sifat Unik: A circular design brand that transforms leftover bedding fabrics into character IP series based plush toys and lifestyle accessories, establishing a new business model for company by converting surplus materials into value added products. Rather than focusing solely on material reuse, it highlights healing, companionship, and emotional value. Sewing traces and patchwork logic, and imperfect connections shape the visual identity, making each piece unique and sustainability part of everyday life.
Tag: Branding, Circular Design, Upcycled Leftover, Plush Toy, Character IP Economy.
Teknologi Produksi: PatchU is realized through existing bedding manufacturing capabilities, reintroducing leftover fabrics that cannot return to mass production as the brand’s core material. Fabrics are sorted by size, texture, and tone, then transformed into plush companion products using flexible patterns. Visible stitching and patchwork are intentionally preserved as brand features. Through small-batch making and manual adjustment, each piece retains natural variation, allowing production to reflect PatchU’s values of warmth, imperfection, and individuality while ensuring a consistent and authentic brand experience.
Tantangan Desain: The main challenge for PatchU was avoiding being perceived as merely an eco or recycled-material brand. Leftover fabrics are often associated with low value, making it difficult to build emotional connection and trust. In addition, variations in fabric size, color, and texture challenged product consistency. Rather than hiding these imperfections, PatchU embraced them as brand characteristics. Through patching, stitching, and a gentle visual language, the brand reframed difference as individuality, shifting attention from material origin to emotional companionship and redefining how circular brands are perceived.
Riset: PatchU approaches brand and product design by rethinking how leftover fabrics from the bedding manufacturing process can be transformed into everyday objects that people feel comfortable using, connecting with, and keeping as long-term companions. The brand treats these leftover materials as unfinished elements, giving them new roles and emotional meaning through patching, stitching, and reassembly. As the brand evolves, PatchU reflects on people’s expectations of healing, companionship, and everyday objects, translating these feelings into gentle forms, a recognizable visual system, and an approachable brand tone. Feedback shows that compared to direct environmental messaging, people are more likely to understand and accept circular values through feelings of being cared for and accompanied. With emotion at its core, PatchU creates a brand experience where sustainability naturally becomes part of everyday life and is felt rather than explained.
Inspirasi: The name is derived from patch, meaning repair and reconnection, reflecting the reuse of leftover bedding fabrics. The letter U represents you, linking the act of repair with the person being cared for. Beyond material regeneration, the name expresses emotional connection and companionship. It embodies sustainability, healing, and vitality, transforming repair into a gentle, human centered experience rooted in everyday life.
Durasi Proyek: The PatchU brand was conceived and planned in November 2025, with the development of the overall brand direction and product concepts initiated at the same time. In January 2026, the design of the IP characters began, gradually completing character definition and visual expression. In February 2026, the PatchU trademark and related intellectual property were formally filed, establishing a foundation for brand identity and future applications.
Alur Operasi: PatchU collects leftover fabrics from bedding production and reorganizes them by texture and tone before redesigning them into simplified plush and companion products. Through patching and stitching, fabrics are transformed into warm, character-driven objects, with visible seams becoming part of the story. Interaction goes beyond use, as products are meant to be hugged, carried, and lived with. Through packaging and visual storytelling, PatchU helps users understand the meaning behind each piece, turning leftover materials into emotional connections and more meaningful everyday experiences.
Paten: Copyright belongs to acdesign associates International Co.,Ltd.
Trademark (2026) Trademark Holder: Caliphil Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Anggota Tim: ChungSheng Chen
EnYang Chen
WanYun Lo
TingYuan Lin
Tainan University of Technology/ Product Design Department
acdesign associates International Co.,Ltd
Caliphil Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Kredit Gambar: Image#1~#5: acdesign associates International Co., Ltd.