Whispers Under Wings Abin Wuya na Rataye by Sirui Zhu

Whispers Under Wings Abin Wuya na Rataye by Sirui Zhu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Kyautar A' Design Award ta Baƙin Ƙarfe in Kayan Ado Competition Category.

Baƙin ƘarfeKayan Ado· 2026

Whispers Under Wings Abin Wuya na Rataye

by Sirui Zhu

Client: Niutopia

Kyautar A' Design Award ta Baƙin Ƙarfe Winner in Kayan Ado Category

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The Design

About Whispers Under Wings Abin Wuya na Rataye

Whispers Under Wings abin wuya ne na rataye da aka siffanta shi kamar ƙwaro. Fikafikan da ke da rami suna samar da kwasfa mai buɗaɗɗen aiki mai laushi wanda ke riƙe da ƙaramin aljani da aka rataye a ciki. Yayin da mai sanya shi ke motsi, aljanin da ke ciki yana motsawa yana fitar da sauti mai laushi kamar na ƙararrawa. An ƙirƙiri wannan abin ratayen ne ta hanyar zane na dijital kuma an yi shi da azurfa ta hanyar zubawa da kakin da ake narkewa, sannan aka kammala shi da hannu, aka goge shi aka kuma haɗa shi cikin kulawa. Girman wannan aikin ya kai milimita 20 da 40 da 15. An yi amfani da ƙwaro a matsayin alamar kariya, sauyi da juriya, yayin da aljanin mai motsi ke nuna rauni da tunani mai zurfi.

The Recognition

About the Kyautar A' Design Award ta Baƙin Ƙarfe

Zanen Whispers Under Wings Abin Wuya na Rataye ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Baƙin Ƙarfe, wata karramawa mai daraja da ake bai wa kyawawan zane-zane waɗanda ke cika buƙatun ƙwararru da masana'antu da ake tsammani daga ƙirƙire-ƙirƙire da aka tsara da kyau. Waɗanda suka lashe kyautar Baƙin Ƙarfe suna nuna babban ƙwarewa, ƙwarewa ta musamman, fahimtar ƙwararru da ikon ƙirƙira na masu ƙirƙirar su. Ana sa ran zanen Whispers Under Wings Abin Wuya na Rataye ya zama ƙirƙira da ake girmamawa sosai, ake sha'awa da ƙauna wacce ke da amfani kuma mai sababbin abubuwa. Wannan zane da ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Baƙin Ƙarfe yana haɗa mafi kyawun ayyukan fannin kuma yana da halayen fasaha masu cancanta da ke da alaƙa da sanin yadda da baiwa. Ana girmama zanen Whispers Under Wings Abin Wuya na Rataye saboda cikakkiyar kulawarsa kuma an tsara shi don ba da ingantuwar rayuwa da ke taimakawa wajen mai da duniya wuri mafi kyau.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

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.
Team Members: Sirui Zhu
Image Credits: Image#1: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#2: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#3: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#4: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#5: Photographer Sirui Zhu