Artloom Hana Nui: Polokalamu Kelepona Lawelawe by Tianyi Qi

Artloom Hana Nui: Polokalamu Kelepona Lawelawe by Tianyi Qi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Keleawe in Hoʻolālā Paʻalima, Polokalamu a me Lako Paʻalima Competition Category.

KeleawePaʻalima· 2025

Artloom Hana Nui: Polokalamu Kelepona Lawelawe

by Tianyi Qi

Client: Tianyi Qi

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Paʻalima Category

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The Design

About Artloom Hana Nui: Polokalamu Kelepona Lawelawe

Kikokikona Puke: ʻO ArtLoom kahi polokalamu kelepona lawelawe e hoʻopili ana i nā mea pena kiʻi hou me ka poʻe hōʻiliʻili kiʻi. He mea paʻakikī i ka poʻe mea pena kiʻi hou ke kūʻai aku i kā lākou hana, a ʻo ka poʻe hōʻiliʻili hou naʻe, ʻaʻole i ʻike pinepine i kahi e hoʻomaka ai. Ua kiʻi ʻia ko ArtLoom manaʻo noʻonoʻo mai nā polokalamu pilikanaka a me nā polokalamu hui kuʻikahi. Nānā nā mea hōʻiliʻili i nā kiʻi ma loko o kahi hale hōʻikeʻike kikohoʻe hoʻopiha, a loaʻa iā lākou kahi koho o kēlā me kēia lā e pili ana i kā lākou ʻano nānā. Hōʻike nā ʻaoʻao mea pena kiʻi i ka moʻolelo ma hope o kēlā me kēia hana. Kōkua kekahi kōkua kamaʻilio naʻauao i ke kamaʻilio ma waena o nā mea pena kiʻi a me ka poʻe hōʻiliʻili. Ua hana ʻia ʻo ArtLoom no nā polokalamu iOS.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Artloom Hana Nui: Polokalamu Kelepona Lawelawe i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Artloom Hana Nui: Polokalamu Kelepona Lawelawe he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Artloom Hana Nui: Polokalamu Kelepona Lawelawe i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: ArtLoom is a mobile app that connects aspiring artists with collectors, making art discovery and connection effortless. Selling art can feel intimidating for emerging artists, while many new collectors struggle to know where to start.

Inspired by social media and dating apps, ArtLoom creates a seamless experience for both. Collectors can browse and discover artwork just like scrolling through their feed, while artists finally have a dedicated platform to showcase their work.
Dimensions & Packaging: The app is designed for iOS systems.
Tags: Artist, Art Collector, Social Media
Production Technology: Front-end cross-platform framworks
Back-end framework and database
Cloud storage
Authentication
Image Processing & Optimization
Design Challenge: How can we design a dedicated, user-friendly platform that facilitates seamless connections between emerging artists and casual collectors?

Key research questions:

- What are the biggest barriers preventing emerging artists from selling their work?
- What motivates casual collectors to purchase art, and what challenges do they face?
- How do existing platforms fall short in serving these groups?
- What features would make an art marketplace more accessible and engaging for both artists and collectors?

This research aims to uncover insights that can shape a solution tailored to the needs of emerging artists and casual collectors, fostering a more inclusive and vibrant art market.
Research: Utilized digital survey services to analyze data on the challenges and needs of emerging artists and art collectors. Findings highlighted key challenges, including connecting with collectors, understanding pricing strategies, and effectively communicating their art to a broader audience.
Inspiration: Aspiring artists struggle to find buyers, while art lovers want to support them but face challenges in connecting.

Most platforms cater to established artists and collectors, leaving emerging artists to navigate the crowded space of social media like Instagram.

But does it have to be this complicated? How can we create a dedicated space for emerging artists and casual collectors to connect effortlessly?
Project Duration: The project started in June 2023 and finished in January 2024 in New York City.
Operation Flow: An immersive virtual gallery:
Makes discovering art as effortless as scrolling through social media. Enjoy a curated daily showcase tailored to your browsing habits and preferences.

A matchmaking hub for collectors and artists:
Featuring “dating app”-style artist profiles, it helps artists share their unique stories while allowing collectors to discover the inspiration behind each artwork.

Seamless communication made easy:
An AI-powered chat assistant that connects collectors and artists effortlessly.
Image Credits: Image #1-5: Tianyi Qi