Chouchin Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Kandụl by James Kaoru Bury

Chouchin Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Kandụl by James Kaoru Bury is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ngwaahịa Ìhè na Ihe E Kwụnyere Competition Category.

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Chouchin Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Kandụl

by James Kaoru Bury

Client: James Bury Design Studio

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Ìhè Category

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The Design

About Chouchin Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Kandụl

Ederede Akwụkwọ: Chouchin Candle bụ kandụl ogidi nke na-eji nwayọọ nwayọọ na-ewe ụdịdị ọkụ ọla Chouchin ọdịnala ndị Japan ka wax dị n'ime ya na-agbaze. Mgbe e first munyere ya ọkụ, kandụl ahụ na-adị ka ihe nkịtị, ma dịka oge na-aga, naanị wax dị n'ime ya na-agbaze, ọdịdị ya na-agbanwe nwayọọ nwayọọ. A na-eji ụdị wax abụọ. Wax dị n'èzí nwere ọkwa mgbaze dị elu karị, nke mere na akpụkpọ mpụta na-ejigide ọdịdị ya ma jide wax gbazere ahụ n'ime ya, na-adịghị achọ efere ọ bụla. Ìhè na-esi na ya apụta dị nro na jụụ, ebumnobi ya bụ inyere ndị mmadụ aka izu ike n'ụlọ n'oge awa ndị na-abịa tupu ha ehi ụra. Enwere ike ịgbakwunye wax ọhụrụ (refill) iji na-eji ya eme ihe ugboro ugboro.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Chouchin Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Kandụl meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Chouchin Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Kandụl ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Chouchin Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Kandụl na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Chouchin Candle is a pillar candle that gradually turns into a Japanese traditional Chouchin lantern as the wax melts inside.
When the candle is first lit, it looks like a normal candle, but as time passes, only the inside wax melts and gradually changes its appearance.
Different types of wax are used for inside and outside, and the outer wax does not melt even though the candle is all made of wax, allowing it to create a soft and gentle light.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimentions: H170mm x W 90mm x D90mm
Candle burning hour: 70 hours.

When the candle is finished, simply purchase a refill and the candle can be used repeatedly.
Tags: Candle, Lighting, Craft, Japanese, Gift
Production Technology: Normally the outer rim of the pillar candles melt, which causes the melted wax to leak out. Chouchin Candle uses two types of wax for inside and outside. The outer wax which is a patented technology of Pegasus Candle Co., Ltd. from Kurashiki Japan, which has a higher melting point than the normal wax, which allows it to keep the outer shape as it is and prevent the hot melting wax from leaking out. This means that there is no need to place a dish under the candle, allowing the candle to be used in the most minimal state and blend into the interior, which is a game changer to the aesthetics and usability of candles.
Design Challenge: Although the outer wax has a higher melting point, if the fire is too close or if there is any wind current, the outer wax cannot hold its shape and eventually melts. It was a challenge to keep the candle in compact size, and the fire is away enough so that the outer wax does not melt. We have tried more than 30 prototypes and tweaked the materials and size to create the current product.
Inspiration: The purpose of Chouchin Candle is to create a more relaxing atmosphere in peoples homes, and encourage the user to turn the lights off a few hours before going to bed, which increases the sleeping quality.
This became more approachable by discovering the gradually changing to lantern gimmick. Since the candle becomes more beautiful as it is used, it develops in ones mind a nurturing emotion towards the candle, which becomes a motivation to use the candle everyday.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2018 and finished in June 2021 in Tokyo Japan, and was exhibited in DESIGNART TOKYO in October 2020.
Operation Flow: Simply light up the candle wick and enjoy. Only the inner wax will melt, and the outer wax will keep its shape since the outer wax uses a patented Japanese technology, and it has a higher melting point. When the candle is finished, insert the refill and the candle can be reused.