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Talash Sustainable And Decorative Pendant by Waxy Design Studio Wins the A' Design Award in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
Waxy Design Studio acknowledged for lighting products and fixtures design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Talash Sustainable And Decorative Pendant by Waxy Design Studio has been granted the A' Design Award in the Lighting Products and Fixtures Design category. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Talash Sustainable And Decorative Pendant
Talash is a pendant lamp made from pressed brass shavings. The shavings are a byproduct of machining, collected from factory production and compressed under high pressure into solid shades. The compressed texture is different in every piece and creates varying light patterns as the angle and intensity of the light change. A clear lacquer or a nano-ceramic coating protects the brass from oxidation and keeps its golden tone. Each fixture weighs about three to five kilograms and uses LED-compatible fittings with warm or neutral light.
About Waxy Design Studio
Waxy is a Design Studio that blends art and experience. The studio specializes in the design of high-end decorative lighting. Waxy is a creative studio with the ability to imagine and the capability for fine details. The team acquires their strength from project management experience and 30 years of production know-how. The main characters of the collections that are created by the design team are extendible, contemporary, and customizable. The Waxy design team develops tailor-made solutions inspired by Waxy lighting collections.
Award Record
This recognition makes Waxy Design Studio a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2023 - 2024 to 2024 - 2025 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Award
The A' Lighting Design Award is an international lighting design competition recognizing good lighting designs by best lighting designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to lighting designers, lighting architects, industrial design studios and lighting product manufacturers from all countries. Entries typically include chandeliers, pendant lights, wall sconces, table lamps, floor lamps and outdoor lights. Awarded lighting designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/lighting
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/170402
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/170402
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!170402
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/354710
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Talash Sustainable And Decorative Pendant
- Function
- Sustainable And Decorative Pendant
- Category
- Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Electronics & Appliances
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Tan, Black, Dark Olive Green and Dark Khaki
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Waxy Design Studio
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #170402
Credits
- Team
- Kürşad Ayanlar
- Image Credits
- Waxy Design Studio
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Talash redefines the boundaries between industrial waste and design by transforming high-pressure pressed brass shavings into decorative lighting. The texture of compressed shavings creates a unique visual appeal, with each piece distinct in its natural randomness. Emphasizing sustainability, it highlights the interplay of texture, light, and material. A protective coating prevents oxidation, ensuring durability and preserving its golden hue over time.
- Inspiration
- Talash was born from a vision of transformation, elevating industrial remnants into refined design. By reclaiming brass shavings, a byproduct of machining, it unveils the hidden beauty within discarded materials. Through high-pressure compression, raw fragments are reshaped into a striking pendant that embodies sustainability and craftsmanship. Retaining its organic texture, Talash preserves its essence while symbolizing the pursuit of new possibilities in overlooked materials.
- Research
- The research behind the 'Talash' focused on exploring ways to repurpose industrial waste into aesthetically appealing design objects. By leveraging the inherent beauty of brass shavings, the project aimed to highlight the potential of discarded materials in creating high-quality decorative lighting. The methodology included extensive material experimentation, technical feasibility studies, and collaboration with manufacturing partners to refine the pressing and finishing processes.
- Challenge
- The primary challenge in the Talash project was determining the optimal pressure and process for pressing the brass shavings into stable forms without compromising the visual texture. Balancing durability with the delicate appearance of the compressed shavings required precise technical adjustments and several rounds of prototyping.
- Realization and Technology
- It utilizes a high-pressure pressing technique to transform brass shavings into solid, structured forms suitable for lighting fixtures. The process involves collecting the daily production of approximately tons of brass shavings from the factory, which are then compressed into durable shapes. To prevent oxidation and ensure the longevity of the brass components, a clear protective lacquer is applied after pressing. Alternatively, a nano-ceramic coating can be used to provide an eco-friendly and long-lasting protective layer while maintaining the natural metallic appearance.
- Operation and Interaction
- Lighting fixtures in the Talash Collection are designed for both residential and commercial use. Installation is straightforward: the compressed brass shade is mounted on a compatible fixture base. The luminaire can be turned on and off using a switch integrated into the power cable. The texture of the pressed brass creates varying light patterns, offering an interactive visual experience that changes with different lighting angles and intensities.
- Project Duration and Location
- The 'Talash' project started in early 2024 and was completed in mid-2024 ın Istanbul, Türkiye. The project involved close collaboration between design and production teams, focusing on material research, prototyping, and manufacturing processes.
- Specifications
- The fixture is crafted from pressed brass shavings with a protective coating. It features LED-compatible fittings, offering warm and neutral light options. The weight varies by model, approximately 3-5 kg per fixture. A 150 cm cable with an on/off switch is included. The surface finish showcases a natural brass texture with a matte protective coating.
- Keywords
- Talash, sustainable design, recycled materials, brass shavings, decorative lighting, industrial waste upcycling, textured lighting, eco-friendly design
