Burdina Bitxigintza · 2026
Whispers Under Wings Lepoko zintzilikarioa
by Sirui Zhu
- Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award 2026 in Bitxigintza
- CLIENT: Niutopia
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 4,883
- Verification code 1C424013F0 · Verify this award
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About Whispers Under Wings Lepoko zintzilikarioa
Whispers Under Wings kakalardo formako lepoko zintzilikario bat da. Hego hutsek sare-lan fineko oskol bat osatzen dute, barruan zintzilik dagoen izpiritu txiki bat gordetzen duena. Eramailea mugitzen den heinean, barruko izpiritua lekuz aldatzen da eta kanpai antzeko soinu leun bat sortzen du. Zintzilikarioa modelatze digitalaren bidez garatu zen eta zilarrez egin zen argizari galduaren galdaketaren bidez, ondoren eskuzko akabera, leuntzea eta muntaketa arretatsua eginez. Piezak 20 x 40 x 15 milimetro neurtzen ditu. Kakalardoa babesaren, eraldaketaren eta erresilientziaren sinbolo gisa erabiltzen da, eta izpiritu mugikorrak, berriz, hauskortasuna eta irudimena iradokitzen ditu.
About the Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award
Whispers Under Wings Lepoko zintzilikarioa Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, ondo diseinatutako sorkuntzetatik espero diren eskakizun profesional eta industrialak betetzen dituzten diseinu onei ematen zaien aitorpen prestijiotsua. Burdin-mailako irabazleek beren sortzaileen trebetasun handia, espezializazio handia, adituen ulermena eta sormen-gaitasuna erakusten dituzte. Whispers Under Wings Lepoko zintzilikarioa oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den sorkuntza izatea espero da, praktikoa eta berritzailea dena. Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek sektoreko praktika onenak integratzen ditu eta know-how-ari eta talentuari lotutako ezaugarri tekniko gaituak ditu. Whispers Under Wings Lepoko zintzilikarioa zehaztasunagatik errespetatua den lana da, eta mundua leku hobea egiten laguntzen duten bizi-kalitatearen hobekuntzak eskaintzeko diseinatua dagoena.
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- Unique Properties
- This pendant reimagines the beetle as a kinetic vessel of enchantment. The hollowed wings form a delicate architectural shell, encasing a suspended sprite that moves freely within. As the wearer moves, the inner fairy gently shifts, producing a clear, bell-like resonance. The design merges sculptural precision with interactive sound, transforming jewelry into a living, sensory experience defined by motion, lightness, and subtle acoustic presence.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 20mm x 40mm x 15mm, silver weight 18.1g
- Tags
- Fairy, Beetle, Necklace, Niutopia
- Production Technology
- The design was developed through digital modeling to precisely define the hollow structure and internal suspension system. Using lost-wax casting, the beetle form was translated into metal while preserving fine openwork details. The inner sprite element was fabricated and integrated through a concealed kinetic mounting. Final processes included hand finishing, polishing, and careful assembly to ensure balanced movement and acoustic clarity.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was developing a hollow structure that could securely contain the inner sprite while allowing it to move freely and produce sound. The internal spacing had to be carefully adjusted to prevent obstruction while maintaining stability. Achieving the right balance between structural strength and visual lightness required multiple prototypes. Special attention was given to suspension, weight distribution, and assembly to ensure both durability and consistent kinetic response.
- Research
- The design was influenced by the forests of Vancouver, where close observation of insects, organic structures, and natural movement sparked imaginative exploration. Sketching and prototyping were used to study how a protective outer form could contain a delicate inner presence. Special attention was given to creating a hollow structure that allows internal movement while maintaining stability. Through iterative testing, the relationship between protection, motion, and sound was refined, resulting in a piece that reflects the quiet vitality and mystery of nature.
- Inspiration
- The design is inspired by the beetle, a symbol of protection, transformation, and resilience. By envisioning the beetle as a living vessel, the piece explores the idea of an inner spirit sheltered within a structured exterior. The suspended sprite represents fragility and imagination, while the hollow wings suggest permeability rather than enclosure. Movement and sound become metaphors for presence, reminding the wearer that life, even when protected, remains dynamic and responsive.
- Project Duration
- The project stated in December 2025 in Vancouver and finished in January 2026.
- Operation Flow
- The pendant comes to life through the wearer’s movement. As the body shifts, the small inner sprite gently moves within the hollow beetle form, creating a soft, bell-like sound. This subtle motion transforms the piece from a static object into a responsive presence. The interaction is intuitive and continuous, allowing the wearer to experience the jewelry not only visually, but through sound and movement.
- Image Credits
- Image#1: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#2: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#3: Photographer Sirui Zhu
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Image#5: Photographer Sirui Zhu
