Chouchin Jiro by James Kaoru Bury is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Varahina in Famolavolana Vokatra sy Fitaovana Jiro Competition Category.

VarahinaJiro· 2022

Chouchin Jiro

by James Kaoru Bury

Client: James Bury Design Studio

A' Design Award Varahina Winner in Jiro Category

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The Design

About Chouchin Jiro

Boky Text: Ny Chouchin Candle dia jiro labozia mitovy endrika amin'ny fanaka andriny izay miova endrika miandalana ho toy ny fanilo tradisionaly japoney antsoina hoe Chouchin, arakaraka ny fitsonjoan'ny savoka ao anatiny. Rehefa vao nampirehetina izy io, dia toa jiro mahazatra fotsiny no fisehony, kanefa rehefa mandeha ny fotoana, dia ny savoka ao anatiny ihany no mitsonjo, ka miova tsikelikely ny endriny ivelany. Karazana savoka roa no ampiasaina. Ny savoka ivelany dia manana mari-pana fitsonjoana avo kokoa, ka mitoetra tsara ny endriny ivelany ary mihazona ny savoka mitsonjo ao anatiny, tsy mila lovia intsony. Ny hazavana vokarina dia malemy sy mampionona, natao hanampiana ny olona hionona tsara ao an-trano amin'ireo ora mialoha ny fotoana fatorian'ny olona matory. Misy koa savoka fanoloana mahatonga azy io hampiasaina imbetsaka.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Varahina

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ny famolavolana Chouchin Jiro, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana miavaka izay mampiavaka ny fahaiza-mamorona, ny fahazotoana ary ny fahamaotinan-tsaina. Ny mpandresy Varahina dia zavatra vita tanana mahay dia mahay ary mamorona mivantana izay manamafy ny traikefa be dia be, ny sarintsaina ary ny fahaizan-kafoy an'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho zavatra ankasitrahana be, ankafizina ary tiana, mahay amin'ny asa sady vaovao ny famolavolana Chouchin Jiro. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ity dia mitahiry ny fomba fanao tsara indrindra amin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia, ary tsara indrindra amin'ny fitandremana ny antsipirihany. Ny famolavolana Chouchin Jiro dia mahafa-po ny filana tsara, mikasika ny faniriana, mahasarika ny fihetseham-po ary misarika ny fahalianana.

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.