Coral Lauj Tshuaj by Swee Tuan Pang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Kev Kos Duab Zoo thiab Kev Teeb Tsa Duab Kos Competition Category.

NyiajKev Kos Duab Zoo· 2020

Coral Lauj Tshuaj

by Swee Tuan Pang

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Kev Kos Duab Zoo Category

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The Design

About Coral Lauj Tshuaj

Coral yog ib lub lauj tshuaj ua tes tsim los ntawm cov qauv thiab cov pob nyoos zoo nkaus li cov pob zeb hiav txwv (corals). Lub kaus tuav ib qho tso cai kom tuav tau lub lauj tshuaj los ntawm txhua txoj kev, saum ntej, sab laug los yog sab xis, uas qhia txog ntau txoj kev sib txawv uas cov kab lis kev cai tuav ib lub lauj tshuaj. Ib qho hom nyoos rau tom qab ntawm lub cev tso cai kom tuav thiab tsa tau lub lauj tshuaj. Lub qauv ntawm lub hau tau xyaw rau hauv lub kaus tuav, yog li cov kab ntws puag ncig tag nrho lub qauv. Coral yog ua los ntawm cov av (earthenware) uas siv kev txhaws xov (coil-constructed), hloov, txaug, thiab ua pob nyoos, kawg tiav nrog shino glaze thiab ci nrog kev oxidation.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Coral Lauj Tshuaj yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Coral Lauj Tshuaj xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Coral Lauj Tshuaj yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Coral-inspired, this teapot has a single handle that effectively encompasses handling the teapot from all directions (overhead, left or right) and is inclusive of the myriad of ways different cultures handle a teapot. The indent at the back of the pot allows the pot to be pinched and lifted. Incorporating the lid's design into the handle, the lines of the teapot pleasingly flows around the whole form.
Dimensions & Packaging: 125mm x 90mm x 165mm
Tags: ceramic, teapot, coral, earthenware, carved, handmade
Production Technology: Coil-constructed, altered, carved and textured earthenware; shino glaze, oxidation fired (1200°C)
Design Challenge: The most challenging part was constructing the handle. Clay being a soft and malleable material prior firing made it difficult to maintain and keep the overhead handle in position. The highly intricate coral texture of the teapot also required a lot of meticulous work.
Inspiration: As a child, I loved visiting the beach with my family. Picking seashells and exploring the corals that were washed on the shores was my favourite pastime. Memories of these happy moments have always stayed firmly with me. Inspired by the intricacy and elegant details on corals, I created the series "Coral - Rhythm of the Seas", to commemorate the wonderful times of my childhood.
Project Duration: Started in January 2013 and finished in February 2013.
Operation Flow: With its single handle, this teapot can effectively be handled from all directions (overhead, left or right). It embraces a culturally myriad of ways of handling a teapot.
Image Credits: Chan Han Onn