2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Serendipity

Entrant

Jingdezhen Youshengmei Ceramics Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware & Cookware

Client's Name

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Country / Region

China

About The Entry

"Serendipity" is an afternoon tea aesthetic masterpiece reconstructed for contemporary Oriental women, aiming to "light up life with utensils" and achieve a poetic Eastern self-healing in the fast-paced metropolis. Inspired by the Yongzheng-era "Butterfly Palace Bowls" in the Beijing Palace Museum, the design utilizes the classic motif of twin butterflies in symmetrical flight to subtly articulate the progression of Chinese romance—from initial encounter to mutual understanding, companionship, and love. Whether expressing heartfelt affection or gifting to a "same-frequency" friend, it symbolizes the beautiful fulfillment of mutual devotion.

Architecturally, the piece ingeniously adopts a crisp octagonal geometry, which signifies "prosperity from eight directions" in traditional culture. Paired with an intricate arrangement of sacred Baoxiang floral and "Snowflake Ruijin" motifs, it establishes a patented, enduringly classic Eastern "monogram" through a modern eclectic color-blocking of pink and blue. This balance of visual vibrancy and inner serenity is underpinned by the seamless integration of millennial ceramic heritage and modern precision: crafted from premium Jingdezhen high-temperature white porcelain and vitrified at a 1380°C reduction flame through a four-stage firing process, the series incorporates 3D-printed molds and high-pressure slip casting to achieve a minimalist structural precision unattainable by traditional methods.

Each piece is meticulously hand-painted with 12% German Heraeus liquid gold. Under the dual assurance of the official "Jingdezhen Made" authorization and the ISO9001 quality system, it ensures a lead- and cadmium-free composition that meets stringent international safety standards. Rejecting the mechanical replication of museum artifacts, the design is committed to translating time-honored ceramic language into a globally resonant daily poetry, illustrating the modern innovation and aesthetic value of Chinese ceramics to the world.

Credits

Yuan Tian
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