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Junk Paradise # مجسمات قابلة للاقتناء by Yawen Qiang

Junk Paradise # مجسمات قابلة للاقتناء by Yawen Qiang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 جائزة A' Design Award البرونزية in تصميم الألعاب ومنتجات الهوايات Competition Category.


برونزالألعاب· 2026

Junk Paradise # مجسمات قابلة للاقتناء

by Yawen Qiang

Client: Yawen Qiang

جائزة A' Design Award البرونزية Winner in الألعاب Category

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The Design

About Junk Paradise # مجسمات قابلة للاقتناء

"جنة الخردة" (Junk Paradise) هي سلسلة من المجسمات القابلة للاقتناء المستوحاة من شخصيات حيوانية وقصص قصيرة. يُجسّد كل تمثال شخصية تحمل عيبًا صغيرًا يتحوّل إلى نقطة قوة مرحة. فـ"بوبو" النيص يصنع الفشار ليغطي به أشواكه كي يتمكن من معانقة أصدقائه، بينما يدير "سوشي" البجع رحلة بحرية لمشاهدة الحيتان مخصصة لأسماك الأنهار التي تخشى البحر. صُمّمت الشخصيات على هيئة منحوتات رقمية، ثم أُنتجت نماذجها الأولية بالطباعة الراتنجية، وبعدها صُبّت بالراتنج. ويكتمل كل قطعة بطبقات متتالية من الطلاء بالرش وتفاصيل مرسومة يدويًا.

The Recognition

About the جائزة A' Design Award البرونزية

Junk Paradise # مجسمات قابلة للاقتناء هو فائز بجائزة A' Design Award البرونزية، وهي تقدير رفيع المكانة يُمنح للتصاميم المتميزة التي تتسم بالإبداع والبراعة وحدة الذكاء. والفائزون بالبرونزية مصنوعات بارعة بوفرة ومبدعة بصورة لافتة، تؤكد الخبرة الواسعة والخيال وسعة الحيلة لدى مصمميها. ويُتوقع أن يكون Junk Paradise # مجسمات قابلة للاقتناء قطعة عالية التقدير ومحل إعجاب وحب، شديدة الاحترافية والابتكار. وهذا التصميم الفائز بجائزة A' Design Award البرونزية يتبنى أفضل الممارسات في الفن والعلم والتصميم والتكنولوجيا، ويتميز بعنايته بالتفاصيل. ويلبّي Junk Paradise # مجسمات قابلة للاقتناء الاحتياجات على أفضل وجه، ويلامس الرغبات، ويأسر المشاعر، ويستثير الفضول.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Junk Paradise is a narrative-driven collectible toy series exploring character design and storytelling. Everyone in the story has little imperfection, but they have fun in unique ways to overcome it.Popo the porcupine makes popcorn to cover his prickles so he can hug his friends while Sushi the pelican runs a whale-watching cruise for river fish afraid of the sea. Through playful characters and small stories, the collection celebrates imperfection and encourages everyone to be themselves, reminding people that everyone shines in their own unique way.
Dimensions & Packaging
Ducky, Duck, 20cm x 12cm x 11cm
Popo, Porcupine, 15cm x 8cm x 18cm
Sushi, Pelican, 16cm x 8cm x 16cm
Snowball, Horse, 18cm x 22cm x 12cm
Mr.All-Nighter, Raccoon, 13cm x 10cm x 16cm
Nani ,Crocodile, 9cm x 15cm x 7cm
Tags
Character Design, Story Telling, Art Toy, 3D sculpt, Whimsical, Narrative object, Junk Paradise, Designer Toy, Character Collection, Celebrate Imperfection
Production Technology
The project began with narrative development and character design, where stories and characters were explored through sketches and storyboards. The characters were then translated into digital 3D sculptures using ZBrush. Prototypes were realized through resin 3D printing, followed by curing, hand sanding, and surface refinement. Then the pieces are casted with resin. Final pieces were completed through layered spray painting to create depth and gradients, complemented by hand-painted details.
Design Challenge
The main challenge was translating the concept of imperfection into forms that remain visually appealing and emotionally engaging. By exploring subtle asymmetry, irregular details, diverse poses, and nuanced facial expressions, the project seeks to express character and narrative while maintaining aesthetic harmony, allowing users to intuitively connect with the pieces.
Research
This project is grounded in a reflection on the societal pursuit of perfection and explores how design can celebrate individuality through imperfection. By translating this concept into character driven forms, the research investigates how subtle variations, emotional cues, and story telling can foster empathy and self acceptance. The work aims to create a space where users can recognize value in difference and connect with these characters that reflect diverse ways of shining.
Inspiration
My inspiration comes from my daily observation of friends and wild animals. I like noticing the small imperfections in people and how they deal with them in their own ways. By using animals and their natural traits, I turn these observations into characters and stories about friendship, imperfection and being comfortable with who you are.
Project Duration
The project started in April.2019 in Los Angeles and was completed in Aug 2019 in Los Angeles. Later the project was exhibited at Lightbox Expo in Los Angeles, Designer Con in Vegas and CTN in Burbank.
Operation Flow
Junk Paradise creates a story-driven interaction that invites users to step into its world through observation, touch, and imagination. Defined by bold forms, expressive character design, and refined hand-crafted execution, each piece invites users to engage through subtle details and visual cues that suggest personality and narrative. The experience remains open-ended, allowing users to interpret, collect, and build personal connections, gradually revealing a quiet celebration of imperfection.
Team Members
Yawen Qiang

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