What it does
1) Color-coded sections representing tea processing stages 2) Embossed patterns of tea leaves and tools 3) Removable tea knowledge cards. It addresses the gap between cultural preservation and everyday utility.
Your inspiration
During field research in Enshi, we observed that young generations perceived tea culture as "outdated." Inspired by UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage activation strategy, we decided to create a "living textbook" that makes tea knowledge accessible through interactive stationery design.
How it works
The design employs: 1) Pantone "Three Greens" palette derived from tea leaves at different steaming stages 2) Thermochromic ink revealing hidden tea poems when touched 3) AR layers activated by scanning page patterns to view 3D tea-making animations. Material selection includes tea-fiber recycled paper for tactile authenticity.
Design process
We conducted 18 workshops with tea masters and designers, iterating through: 1) Prototyping with traditional bamboo paper vs modern coated stock 2) Testing 12 color combinations for optimal "tea freshness" perception 3) Refining AR markers to ensure smartphone compatibility across 3 generations. Final version reduced production waste by 40% through modular page design.
How it is different
Unlike static tea-themed notebooks, this planner offers: 1) Multi-sensory engagement through touch/heat/digital interaction 2) Educational value approved by Enshi Tea Research Institute 3) Sustainable production using 30% tea industry by-products. Its patented leaf-vein binding structure allows 360° flat opening without damaging pages.
Future plans
Next steps include: 1) Developing a tea-scented ink system using natural extracts 2) Creating regional editions for other Chinese tea varieties 3) Launching a "Cultural Planner Lab" for user-generated tea culture content. By 2025, we aim to establish a new category of "edutainment stationery" in the cultural heritage market.
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