Banana Na Na Dekorative Skulptur by Kazoo Design Studio

Banana Na Na Dekorative Skulptur by Kazoo Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in Eisen in Hauswarendesign Competition Category.

EisenHauswaren· 2026

Banana Na Na Dekorative Skulptur

by Kazoo Design Studio

Client: Kazoo Design Studio

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Hauswaren Category

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The Design

About Banana Na Na Dekorative Skulptur

Banana Na Na ist eine dekorative Skulptur aus Porzellan in Form einer aufrecht stehenden Banane. Die Form erkundet, wie weit sich eine vertraute Silhouette verändern lässt, ohne ihre Erkennbarkeit zu verlieren. Die übergreifende U-Form vermittelt ein Gefühl von Ausgewogenheit, während unterbrochene und verdrehte Rippen für Rhythmus sorgen. Die Rippen dienen zugleich als tragende Füße, da das Objekt über keine flache Standfläche verfügt. Banana Na Na wurde digital modelliert und als Prototyp dreidimensional gedruckt, anschließend mit einer vierteiligen Gipsform in Porzellan gegossen. Die Breite beträgt 19 cm, die Tiefe 4,3 cm und die Höhe 8 cm.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Banana Na Na Dekorative Skulptur ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Banana Na Na Dekorative Skulptur wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Banana Na Na Dekorative Skulptur wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This controversial banana sculptural piece is a bold reinterpretation of a home decor object. Two key ideas shaped its design. Firstly the objective was to explore how much an object's form can be altered while still retaining its recognizability and secondly how to reimagine a banana in an upright standing position, defying its natural tendency to rest on its side.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width: 19 cm x Depth: 4.3 cm x Height: 8 cm
Tags: banana, contemporary, pop art, home decor
Production Technology: The product was digitally designed using 3d modelling software and the prototype was 3d printed. A four part plaster mold was made from the prototype using traditional mold-making techniques. Porcelain was picked as the material of choice for its complementary role in the object's final look.
Design Challenge: The object does not have a flat base, but instead the ridges coming in from its sides play the role of supporting feet. Getting the object to sit correctly without rocking on a tabletop and not be back or front heavy was the biggest challenge that had to be overcome. A few different variations were made before finalizing the design that fulfilled the above criteria.
Research: This object was an attempt of turning a portmanteau (merging of two words) into a physical object. The name of this object derives from the words banana and the chorus "na na na na na" sung in Opus' 1984 song "Live is Life". The objective was to make the banana look like it would turn from its' resting position (laying flat on its' side) to a standing position in order to dance. The banana edges have been changed from smooth continuous ones to wavy dashed ones in order to add a sense of rhythmical motion.
Inspiration: Among all fruits, the banana has one of the most instantly recognizable silhouettes. It has repeatedly surfaced in pop art, paintings, sculptures, photographs, and installations cementing its role not only as an iconic form but also, at times, as a playful or provocative cultural symbol.

The name of the object is derived from the combination of banana and the repetitive na na na na na chorus in Opus' 1984 song Live is Life.
Project Duration: This project started in August 2025 and was completed within one month in Istanbul, Turkey.
Operation Flow: The overall U-shaped form of the object gives it a sense of balance, while the dashed and twisted ridges add a sense of rhythm to its character.
Team Members: Designer: Konstantinos Paradeisopoulos
Designer: Zeynep Onder Paradeisopoulos
Image Credits: All photos belong to Kazoo Design Studio.