Dhvaja Cwj Mem by Bowie Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Hlau in Tsim Khoom Dai Tes Competition Category.

HlauKhoom Dai Tes· 2024

Dhvaja Cwj Mem

by Bowie Wong

Client: Bowie Wong

A' Design Award Hlau Winner in Khoom Dai Tes Category

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The Design

About Dhvaja Cwj Mem

Dhvaja yog ib txoj cwj mem uas qhib tau los khaws cov khoom nco qab me me. Tus qauv tau txhawb siab los ntawm dhvaja, ib qho ntawm Yim Qhov Kev Zoo Siab Ntawm Kev Ntseeg Buddha, uas txhais tau tias kev yeej thiab lub hwj chim los kov yeej kev phem. Txoj cwj mem yog tsim los ntawm 18k kub thiab ua tiav nrog kev nchuav iav thiab kev txawj ua haujlwm rau cov ntsis khoom uas muaj lub npua. Ob qhov tseem ceeb tsim tus qauv no: ib lub dhvaja rau kev zoo nkauj thiab ib lub thoob raug kaw. Lub dhvaja raug muab tig me me kom txav tawm ntawm txoj saw hlau, yog li ntawd cov khoom xws li ib pluag plaub hau, ntawv nyeem dab qhuas, lossis cov ntawv sau tuaj yeem muab tso rau hauv. Tus qauv tiv dej pab kom hnav tau ntev.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hlau

Dhvaja Cwj Mem yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Hlau, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo uas ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau ntawm kev ua haujlwm thiab kev lag luam uas xav tau los ntawm cov khoom tsim zoo. Cov neeg yeej Hlau qhia txog kev txawj loj, kev paub tshwj xeeb siab, kev nkag siab ntawm cov kws tshaj lij thiab lub peev xwm tsim ntawm cov neeg tsim. Dhvaja Cwj Mem xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub uas siv tau thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Hlau no sib xyaw cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev lag luam thiab muaj cov yam ntxwv siv tshuab txawj ntse txuas nrog kev paub thiab txuj ci. Dhvaja Cwj Mem tau txais kev hwm vim nws tag nrho thiab tsim los muab kev txhim kho rau lub neej uas pab ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Firstly, drawing inspiration from the dhvaja in the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism adds deep cultural significance, symbolizing victory and the power to overcome evil. Secondly, the necklace incorporates modern and sleek design techniques, showcasing a fashionable and delicate style that meets the aesthetic needs of modern individuals. Furthermore, the necklace's ability to open up allows for the storage of sentimental items or texts, providing a special way for people to keep them safe.
Dimensions & Packaging: Size: High 27.4mm wide 8.2mm
Weight: 6 grams
Tags: Dhvaja, Auspicious symbols, Memorabilia, Jewelry design, Container necklace, Waterproof design, Decorative functional necklace
Production Technology: Techniques: Mirror polishing, beaded edge craftsmanship
Material: 18k gold
Design Challenge: The challenge lies in the intricate and elaborate nature of the original form of the dhvaja, requiring the designer to express it in a minimalist way without losing its essence. In the iterative process, constant decision-making and evaluation were necessary, making it a challenging balance to maintain.
Research: This piece represents a profound exploration of Buddhist culture, auspicious symbols, and personal memorabilia preservation methods. The designer employed modern design approaches, combined with innovative craftsmanship techniques, for prototyping and testing.
Inspiration: The design inspiration for this necklace comes from the dhvaja among the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism. The designer used modern and simple techniques to create this necklace that can be opened and used to store items. It is typically used to hold items of significance, such as a baby's first hair, umbilical cord, or to store scriptures and letters. The necklace features a waterproof design for long-term wear.
Project Duration: Design Start Time: March 2018
Design Completion Time: July 2018
Operation Flow: This necklace is exquisitely simple. It consists mainly of two parts: a decorative dhvaja and an openable container. Users simply need to gently rotate the dhvaja to detach it from the necklace chain to access or store items. Additionally, the container seals tightly to ensure the safety and confidentiality of the stored items.
The designer hopes to bring a vision of a bright future to everyone by incorporating this auspicious element, where all good wishes lead to victory.
Patents: Patent No.: ZL2021 30721981.X
Team Members: Bowie Wong
Image Credits: Photo and video credits@Bowie Wong