Enlighten The Universe Vela by Farnoush Mohajerani

Enlighten The Universe Vela by Farnoush Mohajerani is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Bronce in Diseño para el Hogar Competition Category.

BronceHogar· 2025

Enlighten The Universe Vela

by Farnoush Mohajerani

Client: Felicita Candle

A' Design Award de Bronce Winner in Hogar Category

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The Design

About Enlighten The Universe Vela

El diseño está inspirado en la calidez emocional y el confort de una vela encendida, un objeto apreciado por muchos. Combina la experiencia sensorial de una vela con la funcionalidad para el usuario, enfatizando tanto la conexión como la practicidad. El desafío fue crear un diseño estacionario que permaneciera flexible. Comenzando con tres elementos fundamentales, el diseño ofrece estabilidad mientras permite una expansión infinita. Este sistema modular invita a los usuarios a personalizarlo y evolucionarlo, haciendo que el diseño sea adaptable, significativo e interactivo con el tiempo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronce

Enlighten The Universe Vela ha ganado el A' Design Award de Bronce, un reconocimiento sumamente prestigioso concedido a diseños sobresalientes que se distinguen por su creatividad, ingenio y astucia. Los ganadores de Bronce son artefactos ampliamente hábiles y sorprendentemente creativos que acreditan la vasta experiencia, imaginación e ingeniosidad de sus diseñadores. Se espera que Enlighten The Universe Vela sea un objeto muy apreciado, admirado y querido, notablemente profesional e innovador. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Bronce incorpora las mejores prácticas del arte, la ciencia, el diseño y la tecnología, y es excelente por su atención al detalle. Enlighten The Universe Vela satisface espléndidamente las necesidades, toca los deseos, encanta los sentimientos y atrae la curiosidad.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This candle holder features a modular and expandable design that allows users to arrange multiple units from a minimum of three to an unlimited number, adapting to different spaces and needs. Its sturdy and cost-effective base allows for long-term use with easy candle replacement, ensuring continuous enjoyment without the need for new installations. Users can customize the candle placement to enhance the decor, create ambient lighting or create a relaxing atmosphere, making it a versatile, practical and beautiful solution for any environment.
Dimensions & Packaging: The flexibility of the project’s dimensions, particularly in terms of length and width, allows the product to be adaptable to various design contexts and user preferences. This adjustability enables the product to fit seamlessly into different environments, whether it is used in homes, commercial spaces, or specific aesthetic arrangements. The height is a significant aspect of the product, starting from twenty Cm at the base and tapering down to a minimum height of seven point six three Cm , adding both functional and aesthetic value to the design.
Tags: Modular Lighting, Candle Aesthetics, Eco-Friendly Design, Customizable Decor, Ambiance Enhancement
Production Technology: This candleholder features a modular, expandable design, allowing users to connect multiple units with magnets, from three to an unlimited number, adapting to any space. Its sturdy, cost-effective base ensures long-term use with easy candle replacement, providing continuous enjoyment without a new setup. Users can customize candle placement to enhance décor, create ambient lighting, or establish a calming atmosphere. This versatile, elegant, and functional design seamlessly blends aesthetics with practicality.
Design Challenge: The challenge focuses on the correct application of the project idea while ensuring user-friendly functionality. This product merges design and practicality, allowing for effortless candle replacement, which enhances usability. By emphasizing both aesthetics and practical use, the project demonstrates a seamless user experience. The results highlight the successful integration of the concept into a product that is both elegant and easy to use, fulfilling the project’s goals.
Research: The design of “Enlighten the Universe” was inspired by the four elements water, air, earth, and fire engaged when a candle burns. Customer research revealed two key issues: wax dripping, which leaves a mess, and the loss of aesthetic appeal as candles deform over time. The design addresses both, offering a solution that maintains its beauty and functionality, even after repeated use. This ensures the product remains both a practical and decorative piece, embodying elegance and ease of use.
Inspiration: The design process began with a fundamental question: Why does lighting a candle create a sense of peace? The answer lies in the activation of the four elements—Water, Air, Earth, and Fire—as follows:
Water: Melted wax
Air: Rising smoke
Earth: Solid wax
Fire: The flame

This project embodies this elemental harmony in both form and function. The triangular structure reflects Fire, reflective surfaces represent Water, and varying heights symbolize the changing nature of Air, creating a holistic sensory experience.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2024 in Isfahan/Iran and finished in September 2024.
Operation Flow: This product emphasizes ease of use, allowing users to effortlessly replace candles for continuous functionality. Its cone-shaped design prevents melted wax from dripping onto surfaces, reducing mess and preserving cleanliness. This practical feature ensures the product remains functional while maintaining its visual appeal. The elegant design complements any setting, blending aesthetics and practicality for a seamless user experience.
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