Luyao x National Palace Museum
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By intertwining art with contemporary issues and infusing artistic forms into character design, the Hedgehog series symbolizes autistic children, while SU Zombie Alpha represents food waste, and Kakigoori Kuma depicts glacier melting and global warming. Through the use of various materials and techniques, this series showcases the intricate beauty of classical art, bridging traditional culture and modern society. The fusion of ancient and contemporary aesthetics stimulates reflection on important issues and inspires action towards a better future.
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Unique Properties
In a harmonious fusion of art and reality, this series integrates traditional artifacts from the National Palace Museum with contemporary character design. It represents compassion for children with autism and environmental sustainability, incorporating jadeite cabbage and blue and white porcelain artifacts using PU resin and PVC enamel. These creative representations preserve cultural legacy, stimulate discourse on global issues, and encourage collective efforts for a brighter future.
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National Palace Museum, Trendy Toys, Figurine, Autistic Children, Environmental Issues, Explore Food Waste, Global Warming Topics
Production Technology
This collection intertwines modern and traditional aesthetics using PU resin and PVC enamel to mirror porcelain textures. The Jadeite Cabbage Hedgehogs emulate jadeite luminescence, whereas Blue and White Porcelain Hedgehogs introduce classical elegance with lotus patterns. The SU Zombie Alpha leverages lacquer techniques to reflect cultural relics. The Kakigoori Kuma, juxtaposing translucent design with chrysanthemum patterns, fuses classic grace with playful charm.
Design Challenge
The design process faced challenges of integrating antiquities with modern toys, achieving porcelain-like translucency in vinyl toys, and technical difficulties in painting. Despite these obstacles, creativity and artistic value thrived through experimentation. The project, influenced by the zeitgeist, dealt with intellectual property protection in partnership with the National Palace Museum and addressed constraints related to materials, craftsmanship, and technical expertise.
Project Duration
This series began its design process in Taichung, Taiwan in June 2022 and was completed in October 2022 in the same location.
Operation Flow
Autism is symbolized through hedgehog forms, signifying self-protection. Jadeite Cabbage hedgehog merges art, culture, and layered craftsmanship. The piece, made from PU resin, encourages inner strength. Autism awareness is highlighted using a Ming Xuande bowl design and faux-porcelain painting techniques. Food waste issues are explored through a sushi-inspired zombie design in three shades of blue. The polar bear character emphasizes environmental concerns.
Research
Through meticulous research of the National Palace Museum's artifacts, the design process integrated features of ancient porcelain into soft vinyl toys. This innovative approach explored the fusion of classical culture within modern society, striving to merge creativity with history. Extensive paint tests ensured accurate representation of artifacts' features, with the goal of providing fresh perspectives on history while raising societal and environmental awareness.
Inspiration
The Hedgehog series, drawing inspiration from autistic children, uses porcelain like translucency to embody vulnerability, promoting empathetic public understanding. Meanwhile, the SU Zombie Alpha and Kakigoori Kuma confront environmental issues through creative designs, advocating for waste reduction and global warming action. These creations collectively amplify public awareness and compassion, uniting artistry with critical societal dialogues.
Image Credits
Luyao Design
Project Overview
Luyao x National Palace Museum Trendy Toys has been a Silver winner in the Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
Shih Ting Ling was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work Luyao x National Palace Museum Trendy Toys.
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