Dongfeng Motor's trademark design collection began in the summer of 1978. At that time, the Second Automobile Group set up a collection office to collect design patterns with prizes throughout the factory through the "Dongfeng Motor News". For more than two months, *** collected nearly 500 submissions, screened them three times, and finally left about 20, which were then publicly defended. During the defense, the design of Aidekun (arts and crafts class) of the car body factory product really lived up to expectations and stood out. All the comrades who listened to the defense agreed that it was thoughtful and connotative, and the sample drawing was unanimously approved.

In his defense, Aide Kun claimed that although the Second Automobile Company is built in high mountains, it must soar like a bird and rush into the vast blue sky. The swallows, which are abundant in the mountains of northwestern Hubei and fly freely in the clouds, are the mascots on which the builders of the Second Automobile Group have placed all their feelings and thoughts. His reply moved us and aroused excitement in our hearts.

After the trademark is approved, it will be registered with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. Comrade Ai Dekun was promised a heavy reward of 500 yuan, and Comrade Zhang Huidong who participated in the work was rewarded 100 yuan.