2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

The Ship’s Legend Cultural Creations Series

Entrant

Suzhou Panshi Design & Decoration Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - New Category: Cultural Creations

Client's Name

Su Qiu

Country / Region

China

The Ship’s Legend is a pioneering brand that transforms reclaimed wood from ancient sea vessels into refined cultural stationery. Each pen is not just a writing tool but a vessel of memory, blending ecological regeneration, craftsmanship, and Chinese cultural heritage. By giving new life to timeworn ship wood, the brand advocates sustainability while creating a tangible connection to one’s spiritual homeland.
The heart of the brand lies in the belief “Certain Auspiciousness”, which inspired the Ruyi Series and Three Friends of Winter Series. Designed by professionals, every piece integrates the resilience of sea-beaten wood with traditional Chinese motifs and modern ergonomics, turning waste into eco-luxury gifts that embody both elegance and heartfelt blessings.
Unlike conventional wooden pens that rely on rosewood or metal fittings, The Ship’s Legend creates full solid-wood pens, from barrel to cap to thread, strengthened by the natural toughness of ship timber. Clever innovations enhance function: hidden magnetic closures prevent caps from rolling or loosening, while precision-crafted wooden threads ensure durability. The preserved grain offers a tactile, non-slip grip, while smooth balance ensures effortless writing.
Every pen carries cultural resonance. In Chinese, the word for “pen” is pronounced bi, which sounds like the word for “certain.” Meanwhile, the word for “anchor” is pronounced ding, which conveys the idea of stability and steadfastness. Combined, they form the phrase bi ding, which can be interpreted as “certain auspiciousness”—a blessing of good fortune, resilience, and security. Thus, each pen is more than a writing instrument; it becomes a messenger of emotions, connecting giver and receiver with sincerity and meaning.
In design and presentation, details reflect respect and refinement: hand-selected aged timbers undergo years of natural drying; subtle silver inlays and motifs elevate aesthetics; and elegant packaging pairs the pen with blessings written inside. Even accessories such as pen stands and silk pouches echo tradition while enhancing usability.
By turning abandoned ship wood into collectible cultural artifacts, the series proves that “nothing is wasted if crafted with heart.” It stands as a symbol of ecological rebirth, cultural continuity, and the timeless spirit of the sea.

Credits

Suzhou Panshi Design & Decoration Co., Ltd.
Su Qiu
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