Wee Ham za mačke by Shihchang Hsiao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Njega Kućnih Ljubimaca, Igračke, Potrepštine i Proizvodi za Životinje Competition Category.

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Wee Ham za mačke

by Shihchang Hsiao

Client: Hulumao

Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Njega Kućnih Ljubimaca Category

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The Design

About Wee Ham za mačke

Ovaj ham za kućne ljubimce dizajniran je za mačke i omogućava im šetnje na otvorenom. Koristi kontinuiranu traku najlonske tkanine, dva mekana jastučića, dva kopčala i trokutasti prsten. Zahtijeva minimalno šivanje jer je dizajniran poseban držač koji oblikuje i drži tkaninu pod različitim kutovima, čime se olakšava proizvodnja. Krajnji proizvod je izuzetno lagan: 35g. To je primjereno za mačke kojima je potreban što lakši ham. Sustav zatvaranja hama koristi kliznu kopču za trenutno otpuštanje umjesto uobičajenije centralne kopče za otpuštanje.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award

Wee Ham za mačke je pobjednik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izuzetno prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje vrhunskim, veličanstvenim i dojmljivim dizajnima. Srebrni pobjednici iznimno su briljantna i vrlo kreativna djela koja ilustriraju izuzetnu stručnost, talent i oštroumnost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Wee Ham za mačke bude divno, reprezentativno djelo koje je izuzetno profesionalno i duboko inovativno. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Srebrnu nagradu A' Design Award vrlo je zapažen, nadaleko cijenjen izum koji koristi i pomiče granice umjetnosti, znanosti, dizajna i tehnologije. Wee Ham za mačke je kreacija kojoj se mnogi dive i zavide, koja budi želje, donosi pozitivne osjećaje i raspiruje čuđenje i divljenje.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: It mainly uses a continuous strip of nylon webbing and a few accessories to form this cat hardness and also provides one-size-fits-all approach. It requires almost no labor-intensive sewing. The resulting harness is very light weight: 35g or 1.2 oz. This is appropriate for cats, who need the harness to be as light as possible. The harness fastening system uses a slide buckle for instant release instead of the more common center release buckle.
Dimensions & Packaging: Length: 11cm
Weight: 35g
Tags: cat, cat harness, pet, dog, cat leash, hulumao, cat carrier, cat backpack, outdoor, traveling
Production Technology: Production of the harness is quite simple. The fasteners and webbing are sourced from available components on the market. The soft pads are custom-made using a computerized sewing machine. The webbing is threaded through pre-cut slots on the pads. Next, the fasteners are fixed onto the webbing. Finally, the harness is assembled with a little sewing.
Design Challenge: The biggest design challenge was how to utilize a continuous strip of webbing to construct a sturdy harness frame while avoiding laborious sewing. Eventually, the designer found that the webbing can be folded in different angles and shifted in other directions like the pipes inside of a building. Therefore, a small fixture was designed to form and hold the webbing at various angles to facilitate construction.
Research: Most pet harnesses on the market are designed with dogs in mind. Many involve complex construction and heavy duty sewing and are too heavy for cats to use. The webbing on some cheap harnesses is too thin and cannot prevent the cats from escaping. There are also a few holster- or vest-style harnesses available. These are better at preventing the cat from slipping out, but few cats are willing to have their bodies covered in so much material. Cats are sensitive animals. Therefore, the design emphasis of this harness is to be as light as possible, while being easy to put on and take off and preventing the cat from slipping out.
Inspiration: In urban areas, it is common to see dogs on a leash running outside to release their energy. By contrast, house cats usually sit by a window and look outside, seemingly in a daze. Although cats can be skittish, they might also enjoy being outside to satisfy their curiosity. Unfortunately, many pet harnesses on the market are designed only with dogs in mind. Cat owners have limited choices and often must settle for the smallest pet harness available for their cats.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2024 in Taipei and finished in July 2024 in Taipei.
Operation Flow: For initial use, one snap button on the front and one slide buckle on rear webbing loops are unfastened so there is enough space to slide the cat’s head through. After the harness is on, the fasteners are re-secured. Next, the webbing is adjusted to fit the cat’s neck and body. This adjustment only needs to be made once. Finally, the webbing on the cat’s chest is tightened by pulling on the strap. The harness is now ready to use
Team Members: Yuluen Huang
Image Credits: Image #1-5: photographer Shihchang Hsiao, 2024