Chirp Peek Primarna funkcija: Vanjska instalacija by Meiqing Tian

Chirp Peek Primarna funkcija: Vanjska instalacija by Meiqing Tian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Željezna nagrada A' Design Award in Dizajn Opreme za Igrališta, Struktura za Igru i Javnih Parkova Competition Category.

ŽeljezoIgralište· 2025

Chirp Peek Primarna funkcija: Vanjska instalacija

by Meiqing Tian

Client: Mei

Željezna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Igralište Category

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The Design

About Chirp Peek Primarna funkcija: Vanjska instalacija

Tekst knjige: Ova vanjska instalacija povezuje urbane zajednice s lokalnim divljim životinjama kombinirajući periskop i hranilicu za ptice, omogućavajući korisnicima da promatraju ptice bez da ih uznemiravaju. Ona angažira javnost kroz razigrane, edukativne elemente, podižući svijest o urbanoj divljini i rješavajući problem usamljenosti vrsta. Dizajnirana s minimalnim pokretnim dijelovima radi trajnosti i niskog održavanja, instalacija njeguje poštovanje prema prirodi. Prikupljene su povratne informacije od stručnjaka i posjetitelja parka kako bi se koncept usavršio i procijenio njegov utjecaj na okoliš.

The Recognition

About the Željezna nagrada A' Design Award

Chirp Peek Primarna funkcija: Vanjska instalacija je pobjednik Željezne nagrade A' Design Award, prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje dobrim dizajnima što ispunjavaju profesionalne i industrijske zahtjeve očekivane od dobro dizajniranih kreacija. Željezni pobjednici pokazuju veliku vještinu, visoku specijalizaciju, stručno razumijevanje i kreativne kapacitete svojih stvaralaca. Očekuje se da Chirp Peek Primarna funkcija: Vanjska instalacija bude visoko cijenjena, voljena i njegovana kreacija koja je praktična i inovativna. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Željeznu nagradu A' Design Award integrira najbolje industrijske prakse i ima kompetentne tehničke karakteristike povezane sa znanjem i talentom. Chirp Peek Primarna funkcija: Vanjska instalacija se poštuje zbog svoje temeljitosti i dizajniran je da pruži poboljšanja kvaliteta života koja pomažu da svijet postane bolje mjesto.

Behind the Design

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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
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Video Credits: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024