Chirp Peek Primêre Funksie: Buiteluginstallasie by Meiqing Tian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Yster in Speelgrondtoerusting, Speelstrukture en Openbare Park Ontwerp Competition Category.
YsterSpeelgrond· 2025
Chirp Peek Primêre Funksie: Buiteluginstallasie
by Meiqing Tian
Client: Mei
A' Design Award in Yster Winner in Speelgrond Category
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The Design
About Chirp Peek Primêre Funksie: Buiteluginstallasie
Boekteks: Hierdie buiteluginstallasie verbind stedelike gemeenskappe met plaaslike natuurlewe deur 'n periskoop en voëlvoerbak te kombineer, wat gebruikers toelaat om voëls waar te neem sonder om hulle te steur. Dit betrek die publiek deur speelse, opvoedkundige elemente, verhoog bewustheid van stedelike natuurlewe en spreek spesie-eensaamheid aan. Ontwerp met minimale bewegende dele vir duursaamheid en lae onderhoud, kweek die installasie respek vir die natuur. Terugvoer van kundiges en parkbesoekers is versamel om die konsep te verfyn en die omgewingsimpak daarvan te beoordeel.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Yster
Chirp Peek Primêre Funksie: Buiteluginstallasie is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Yster, 'n prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan goeie ontwerpe wat voldoen aan die professionele en industriële vereistes wat van goed ontwerpte skeppings verwag word. Wenners in Yster toon groot vaardigheid, hoë spesialisasie, kundige begrip en die kreatiewe vermoë van hul skeppers. Daar word verwag dat Chirp Peek Primêre Funksie: Buiteluginstallasie 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde skepping is wat prakties en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Yster gewen het, integreer die beste praktyke in die bedryf en het bekwame tegniese kenmerke gekoppel aan kundigheid en talent. Chirp Peek Primêre Funksie: Buiteluginstallasie word gerespekteer vir sy deeglikheid en is ontwerp om verbeterings in lewensgehalte te bied wat help om die wêreld 'n beter plek te maak.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This design explores how park installations can enhance connections between urban communities and wildlife. Combining fun and educational elements, it engages the public, boosts environmental awareness, and fosters appreciation for nature. Research offers insights for urban planning and public art.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 135mm x 187mm x 1135.5mm
- Tags
- public space, installation, wildlife, community, education, playground, park
- Production Technology
- Powdercoated aluminum.
- Design Challenge
- The primary challenge in designing this outdoor installation is minimizing the number of moving parts to ensure functionality while reducing the risk of wear and tear from public use. The design must also consider durability, aiming for minimal and simple maintenance requirements to ensure long-term usability in outdoor settings.
- Research
- Expert interviews were conducted with a diverse group, including an education learning coordinator, a naturalist, the NestWatch project leader, an industrial designer, and a landscape architect. These experts were shown the concept drawings and the first prototype to gain their insights, experiences, and perspectives on integrating nature into urban environments, as well as their opinions on the overall concept.
To gather potential users' thoughts, I took the prototype to a local park and engaged with random park-goers for their feedback. The diverse perspectives included input from a bird magazine editor, bird enthusiasts, a wildlife observer, a dog owner, a father of two... Their feedback provided valuable insights into the potential user base. While everyone expressed interest in the idea, they also shared some concerns, which have been noted for further consideration. - Inspiration
- Combining a periscope and bird feeder, it allows users to observe birds from a distance without disturbing them. It blends playful and educational elements to engage the public, raising awareness of local urban wildlife and fostering a reconnection with nature. Addressing "species loneliness," it encourages appreciation and celebration of city wildlife. The project aims to foster respect and responsibility towards the environment, using experiments and interviews to assess impact.
- Project Duration
- The project started in October 2023 and finished in May 2024 in New York.
- Operation Flow
- This installation is designed for public spaces such as community gardens, playgrounds, and parks. Once installed by staff, it allows birds to interact with the feeder while visitors can observe them up close from a distance, ensuring minimal disturbance to the birds' natural behavior. Staff will need to periodically refill the feeder, and regular cleaning of the installation is necessary to maintain hygiene and the quality of the visitor experience.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #2: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #3: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #4: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #5: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Video Credits: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
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