As the 15th National Games medal "Tongxin Leap" slowly rotates in the light and shadow, elements such as peony lifting, fireworks blooming, and the convergence of the three rivers emerge one after another. In November, at the 15th National Games jointly held by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, "Tongxin Leap" will witness the dream moment of athletes across the country. For designers Lin Hongsheng and Li Weijie from Hong Kong, medals are not just symbols of glory in sports competitions, but also gifts of ingenuity that embody their creativity and emotions. The 15th National Games medal will be officially unveiled in June, conveying the concept of "three three incompleteness, endless vitality" through details. 'Tongxin Leap' represents the concerted efforts of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao to leap into the future together, "explained Lin Hongsheng, the chief designer of the medal. The ribbon color is based on "Chinese Red", and the pattern of "Three Flowers Reflecting on Peony" incorporates peony flowers, kapok, Bauhinia, and lotus into it; The hanging ring of the medal adopts a "concentric knot" shape, inspired by the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge... These ingenious ideas reflect the design team's intention: to combine the city logo of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area with the symbol of Chinese culture, fully demonstrating the romance and charm of Chinese aesthetics. On the emblem of the medal, the most eye-catching feature is the blooming concentric fireworks, representing the overlapping and twisting petals of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau, showcasing the integration and vitality of the Greater Bay Area. The three sets of bands on the outer edge are connected at the beginning and end, and the inside and outside are connected, presenting the style of a M ö bius ring. The 66 years since the first National Games in 1959 have been condensed into 66 annual rings, which are engraved on the M ö bius ring. There are many designs related to the number '3' in the medal, and we want to express the meaning of 'three is endless', which also echoes the meaning of the M ö bius ring's' endless life'. ”Lin Hongsheng said. On the other side of the medal is the mascot of the 15th National Games, the Chinese White Dolphin "Joyful". The relief technique and edge pressing effect add a three-dimensional sense to the medal. Surrounded by waves of joy, they merge into the shape of the number "15", representing the 15th National Games and symbolizing the transmission of sportsmanship like a tide. It is worth mentioning that for the first time, the emblem of the medals in this year's competitive events adopts a wordless design, purely narrating through patterns: the concentric flower is held up by the peony below, vividly interpreting the vigorous development of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area under the solid support of the motherland, blooming on the world stage, presenting a beautiful scene of "three flowers reflecting the peony, blooming in the prosperous era". Speaking of the "hidden Easter eggs" in medals, another designer, Li Weijie, introduced that the diameter of the inner circle of the medal is 66 millimeters, corresponding to the history of the National Games. We hope to present rich concepts in some restrained ways, while balancing the integrity and artistic value of the medals. Lin Hongsheng, as the creative general manager of Chow Tai Fook Jewelry Group, still finds it incredible to pay tribute to the national event with his ingenious design and recall the moment when he received the task. When I learned that I was fortunate enough to participate, I was first pleasantly surprised, and then I thought, 'What should I do?'? ”Lin Hongsheng's group has been appointed to lead the medal design for the 15th National Games. He is well aware that medals are the carrier of national events and national level tasks cannot be missed. In order to ensure that there are no mistakes in each link, the design team spent more than 5 months polishing, half focusing on ideation and finalization, and the other half on typesetting and production. For Li Weijie, who has worked on the visual identity system of the Kai Tak Sports Park brand in Hong Kong, medal design is a cross-border task that combines difficulty and pressure. Difficulties come from the requirements we set for ourselves, and we must pursue perfection at every step. "Li Weijie remembers several times when the design team discussed solutions with experts, until midnight." We talked too deeply and forgot about time. Everyone has been wholeheartedly devoted to the medal, putting in their creativity, energy, and physical strength, without any complaints for several months. ”Lin Hongsheng said. Seeing the medals transform from design drafts to meaningful objects, team members expressed their pride in contributing to national events with their own efforts. Yang Deqiang, Director of the National Games Coordination Office of the Hong Kong SAR Government, praised the medals of the 15th National Games as "very rich and lovely". "Being able to participate in the medal design of the National Games is a recognition for Hong Kong designers and something to be proud of". Let the story of integration, hard work, and dreams shine on the field, just like the name "Tongxin Leap", it is a true embodiment of the cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. The design team transforms "background differences" into "cross city synergy". Our members come from different regional backgrounds such as Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong, "said Lin Hongsheng, adding that diverse identities bring more inspiration and collisions. Mainland colleagues have a deep understanding of Chinese culture, and we have an advantage in international interpretation techniques, so we often spark sparks in co creation. The rich professional backgrounds of the team members also make the design work more comprehensive and meticulous. In order to enhance the sense of hierarchy and make the medal shine brighter, the design team used three different polishing techniques for processing. In the emblem section, we use flat high gloss polishing to make it look very eye-catching at a glance; The bottom layer uses a loose sand effect to display a soft golden light; The peony part adopts a matte effect to highlight the layers. ”Lin Hongsheng introduced that the visual effects have both primary and secondary effects, and each element complements each other. With the unveiling of the Paralympic medals "Tongxin Warmth" on August 2nd, all medals have been unveiled. 'Tongxin Warmth' conveys society's support and warmth for disabled athletes, "said Li Weijie. The hanging ring resembles the character" convex ", inspired by the roof of the traditional Lingnan building" Wo'er House ", symbolizing the glory of winning the championship. Not only that, "Tongxin Leap" and "Tongxin Warmth" also form a combination of "one sea, one land, one ancient, one modern": "One sea" corresponds to the magnificent ocean shared by the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, and "one land" represents the closely connected land network of the three regions; 'Yi Gu' extracts cultural elements from 'Guo Er Wu', while 'Yi Jin' incorporates imagery from the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge. I hope that when athletes hold medals in their hands, they not only feel the weight, but also all the efforts that turn them into glory. ”Lin Hongsheng hopes that through the medals, the ingenuity of designers, the hard work of athletes, and the open integration of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area will shine together on the stage of the National Games. (New Society)