Chirp Peek Fonksyon Prensipal: Enstalasyon Deyò by Meiqing Tian

Chirp Peek Fonksyon Prensipal: Enstalasyon Deyò by Meiqing Tian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Fè in Lakou Jwèt Competition Category.

FèLakou Jwèt· 2025

Chirp Peek Fonksyon Prensipal: Enstalasyon Deyò

by Meiqing Tian

Client: Mei

A' Design Award Fè Winner in Lakou Jwèt Category

10,551
Verified Award Winner
Verify Award Status for #162124

Visit Site View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Chirp Peek Fonksyon Prensipal: Enstalasyon Deyò

Enstalasyon deyò sa a konekte kominote iben yo ak bèt sovaj lokal yo lè li konbine yon peryskòp ak yon manjwa zwazo, sa ki pèmèt itilizatè yo obsève zwazo yo san yo pa deranje yo. Li angaje piblik la atravè eleman ki amizan e edikatif, sa ki ogmante konsyantizasyon sou bèt sovaj iben yo epi trete pwoblèm solitid espès yo. Li fèt ak yon minimòm pyès k ap deplase pou li ka dire lontan e pou mwens antretyen, enstalasyon an ankouraje respè pou lanati. Nou te ranmase kòmantè nan men ekspè ak moun ki vizite pak la pou rafine konsèp la epi evalye enpak li sou anviwònman an.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Fè

Chirp Peek Fonksyon Prensipal: Enstalasyon Deyò se yon ganyan A' Design Award Fè, yon rekonesans ki gen prestij yo bay bon design ki satisfè egzijans pwofesyonèl ak endistriyèl yo atann de kreyasyon ki byen fèt. Ganyan Fè yo montre gwo konpetans, espesyalizasyon wo, konpreyansyon ekspè ak kapasite kreyatif kreyatè yo. Yo atann Chirp Peek Fonksyon Prensipal: Enstalasyon Deyò pou se yon kreyasyon anpil moun estime, admire e renmen ki pratik e inovatè. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Fè entegre pi bon pratik sektè a e li gen karakteristik teknik konpetan ki lye ak konnesans pratik ak talan. Yo respekte Chirp Peek Fonksyon Prensipal: Enstalasyon Deyò pou jèntan li e li fèt pou bay amelyorasyon kalite lavi ki ede fè mond lan vin yon pi bon kote.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This design explores how park installations can enhance connections between urban communities and wildlife. Combining fun and educational elements, it engages the public, boosts environmental awareness, and fosters appreciation for nature. Research offers insights for urban planning and public art.
Dimensions & Packaging: 135mm x 187mm x 1135.5mm
Tags: public space, installation, wildlife, community, education, playground, park
Production Technology: Powdercoated aluminum.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge in designing this outdoor installation is minimizing the number of moving parts to ensure functionality while reducing the risk of wear and tear from public use. The design must also consider durability, aiming for minimal and simple maintenance requirements to ensure long-term usability in outdoor settings.
Research: Expert interviews were conducted with a diverse group, including an education learning coordinator, a naturalist, the NestWatch project leader, an industrial designer, and a landscape architect. These experts were shown the concept drawings and the first prototype to gain their insights, experiences, and perspectives on integrating nature into urban environments, as well as their opinions on the overall concept.
To gather potential users' thoughts, I took the prototype to a local park and engaged with random park-goers for their feedback. The diverse perspectives included input from a bird magazine editor, bird enthusiasts, a wildlife observer, a dog owner, a father of two... Their feedback provided valuable insights into the potential user base. While everyone expressed interest in the idea, they also shared some concerns, which have been noted for further consideration.
Inspiration: Combining a periscope and bird feeder, it allows users to observe birds from a distance without disturbing them. It blends playful and educational elements to engage the public, raising awareness of local urban wildlife and fostering a reconnection with nature. Addressing "species loneliness," it encourages appreciation and celebration of city wildlife. The project aims to foster respect and responsibility towards the environment, using experiments and interviews to assess impact.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2023 and finished in May 2024 in New York.
Operation Flow: This installation is designed for public spaces such as community gardens, playgrounds, and parks. Once installed by staff, it allows birds to interact with the feeder while visitors can observe them up close from a distance, ensuring minimal disturbance to the birds' natural behavior. Staff will need to periodically refill the feeder, and regular cleaning of the installation is necessary to maintain hygiene and the quality of the visitor experience.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #2: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #3: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #4: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #5: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Video Credits: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024