Yin Yi Hu Tuakiri Waitohu nā Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts

Ko te hoahoa Yin Yi Hu Tuakiri Waitohu nā Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2026 A' Design Award Rino i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Whakairoiro, Whakaahua Ringa me te Whakawhitiwhiti Ataata.

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Yin Yi Hu Tuakiri Waitohu

nā Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts

Kiritaki: Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Rino i te Wāhanga Whakairoiro

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō Yin Yi Hu Tuakiri Waitohu

He tuakiri waitohu me te hoahoa pūhera a Yin Yi Hu i hangaia mō tētahi tīni o nāianei. Ka whakawhiti te hoahoa i te toi ā-iwi o te tapahi pepa o Yichuan hei pūnaha ataata āhuahanga e whakamahia ana ki te moko, ki te tapanga me te pūhera. Kua hangaia ngā tauira ki runga i tētahi mātiti whārite, ā, ka hono hei tohu whakaoti ina tū tika te pounamu. E 500 miririta te kawe a te pounamu, ā, he karaihe flint mārama rawa te hanga. Ka tāia ngā tapanga mā te tā offset me te whakapaparanga rite-kore-piata me te waanihi kōwhiri. Ko te whāinga he tūhono i te taonga tuku iho ahurea o te Awa Kōwhai ki te hoahoa hou.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Rino

Ko Yin Yi Hu Tuakiri Waitohu te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Yin Yi Hu Tuakiri Waitohu he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Yin Yi Hu Tuakiri Waitohu mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: Yinyi Hu is a contemporary brand rooted in the cultural heritage of the Yellow River. It transforms the traditional art of Yichuan paper cutting into a refined geometric visual system expressed through its logo, packaging, and brand environment. Unlike conventional gin brands, it integrates regional storytelling with modern aesthetics. Its strength lies in turning intangible cultural heritage into a distinctive, premium identity that unites craftsmanship, culture, and contemporary design.
Inenga & Pēketanga: Bottle capacity 500 ml. Bottle dimensions 75 mm x 75 mm x 230 mm. Glass thickness 3.5 mm, high clarity flint glass. Aluminum screw cap 30 mm diameter with tamper evident seal. Label 210 mm x 90 mm, 120 gsm coated art paper with matte lamination and selective UV. Secondary carton 160 mm x 80 mm x 260 mm, 350 gsm FSC certified board. Transport carton 400 mm x 330 mm x 280 mm, double wall corrugated board.
Tūtohu: Yellow River Culture, Contemporary Gin, Cultural Branding, Packaging Design, Yichuan Paper Cutting, Geometric Visual System, Premium Spirits, Heritage Innovation
Hangarau Whakanao: The visual system was developed through parametric grid construction and modular geometric reduction derived from Yichuan paper cutting motifs. Vector based refinement ensured scalability across formats. Packaging utilizes CMYK plus spot color offset printing with high density inks, combined with matte lamination and selective UV varnish to enhance contrast. Structural packaging prototypes were tested using digital mockups and 3D render validation prior to mass production.
Wero Hoahoa: The primary challenge was translating profound Yellow River cultural symbolism into a contemporary gin brand without falling into superficial decoration. Historically and socially, the risk lay in misinterpreting intangible heritage or reducing it to visual ornament. Externally, constraints included alcohol packaging regulations, production tolerances, material limits, and cost control. Balancing cultural authenticity, premium positioning, structural feasibility, and scalable manufacturing required continuous refinement and cross disciplinary coordination.
Rangahau: Cultural and design driven applied research. Research Objectives: To translate Yellow River heritage into a contemporary gin identity. Methodology: Visual analysis and iterative prototyping. Data Collection and Research Tools Used: Field studies, archival review, sketches and digital modeling. Participants or Experiments: Designers and local cultural references. Results: A coherent visual and structural system. Insights and Impacts: Heritage can drive premium branding. Effect: Strengthened cultural value in business and design practice.
Whakaaweawe: The project was inspired by the cultural heritage of the Yellow River, particularly the folk art of Yichuan paper cutting. I aimed to transform traditional cultural symbols into a contemporary beverage brand that integrates taste and visual experience. My motive was to create a cultural carrier that connects tourism with local identity, allowing consumers to experience regional culture through modern design and packaging.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: The project commenced in March 2025 in Xi'an, China, and was completed in January 2026 in Xi'an. All phases, including cultural research on Yellow River heritage, concept development, visual system construction, packaging engineering, prototyping, and production supervision, were carried out locally. The final outcome was prepared for professional presentation and industry exhibition in 2026.
Rerenga Mahi: The Design is designed for an intuitive and engaging experience. The bottle opens with a smooth twist cap and a controlled pour neck to ensure precise serving. The visual system guides interaction, as the geometric motifs align when the bottle is held upright, creating a complete cultural symbol. The structured gift box unfolds in layers, revealing the bottle gradually, enhancing anticipation. This layered interaction elevates ritual, strengthens brand memory, and creates a refined tasting experience.
Pātene: Copyrights belong to Lan Ma

Trademark (2026) Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts.

Patent Pending. Patent Holder: Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts. 2026. China.
Ngā Mema o te Rōpū: Lan Ma, Guangyi Tang, Yinghua Wang, Lianfa Xu, Wanhui Huang, Jinyuan Zhang, Xinyan Shen, Wenjie Zhong and Aiwen Shen
Whakamana Whakaahua: Image #1: Designers Ma Lan and Jinyuan Zhang (Product Designer / Visual Designer), Zhanlu Sweet and Moisturizing Tea Main Packaging, 2026.

Image #2: Designers Wang Yinghua and Huang Wanhui (Illustrator / Graphic Designer), Botanical and Han Inspired Illustration Series, 2026.

Image #3: Designers Xu Lianfa, Xinyan Shen and Tang Guangyi (Packaging Engineer / Visual Designer), Light Luxury Gift Box Structure and Visual System, 2026.

Image #4: Designers Ma Lan, Wang Yinghua, Wenjie Zhong, Aiwen Shen and Huang Wanhui (Product Designer / Illustrator / Graphic Designer), Ingredient Visualization and Cultural Motif Development, 2026.

Image #5: Designers Ma Lan, Tang Guangyi, Xu Lianfa (Product Designer / Visual Designer / Packaging Engineer / Design Coordination), Integrated Packaging and Structural Realization, 2026.