Coral Kaftiyè by Swee Tuan Pang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Ajan in Bozar Competition Category.

AjanBozar· 2020

Coral Kaftiyè

by Swee Tuan Pang

A' Design Award Ajan Winner in Bozar Category

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The Design

About Coral Kaftiyè

Coral se yon kaftiyè fèt alamen ki enspire pa fòm ak teksti konplike koray lanmè yo. Manch inik la pèmèt kaftiyè a kenbe soti tout direksyon, anlè, soti agoch oswa adwat, ki reflete anpil fason diferan kilti yo manyen yon kaftiyè. Yon anfonsman nan dèyè kò a pèmèt kaftiyè a pense epi leve. Konsepsyon kouvèti a entegre nan manch la, konsa liy yo koule toutotou fòm nan an antye. Coral fèt ak seramik ki konstwi ak boudin, chanje, taye epi ki gen teksti, fini ak veni shino epi kwit nan oksidasyon.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Ajan

Coral Kaftiyè se yon ganyan A' Design Award Ajan, yon rekonesans ki gen yon prestij enmans yo bay design nivo siperyè, bèl anpil e enpresyonan. Ganyan Ajan yo se travay ki trè briyan e ki trè kreyatif ki montre ekspètiz, talan ak finès designer yo. Yo atann Coral Kaftiyè pou se yon bèl travay modèl, remakab nan pwofesyonalis e ki gen gwo inovasyon. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Ajan se yon envansyon trè remakab, admire ki pote benefis e ki pouse limit atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji. Coral Kaftiyè se yon kreyasyon anpil moun jalou ki reveye dezi, ki pote santiman pozitif e ki limen sipriz ak mèvèy.

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