Upcycled Echo Fanamafisam-peo Seramika by Chao Yang and Yang Xiang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Volafotsy in Famolavolana Haingon-trano Competition Category.
VolafotsyFitaovana An-tokantrano· 2026
Upcycled Echo Fanamafisam-peo Seramika
Client: Beihang University
A' Design Award Volafotsy Winner in Fitaovana An-tokantrano Category
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The Design
About Upcycled Echo Fanamafisam-peo Seramika
Ny Upcycled Echo dia andiana fanamafisam-peo marani-tsaina vita amin'ny seramika, namboarina avy amin'ny sary famindra (decal) seramika nariana. Any Jingdezhen, tokony ho 5 isan-jaton'ny sary famindra seramika no ariana isan-taona. Ireo sary famindra nohavaozina ireo dia tapahina, akambana indray ary apetaka toy ny kôlazy eo amin'ny akorany porselana mateza, avy eo dorana amin'ny fahamarinana avo mba hiarovana ny velarany. Ny singa mpamokatra feo mahitsy tafiditra ao anatiny dia manome feo mirindra, ary ireo fanamafisam-peo dia mifandray amin'ny finday mba hamelezana mozika sy hifanakalozana amin'ny feo. Ity famolavolana ity dia mampihena ny fako ara-indostrialy ary mampifandray ny fomban-drazana seramika amin'ny teknolojian'ny feo maoderina.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Volafotsy
Nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ny famolavolana Upcycled Echo Fanamafisam-peo Seramika, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana ambaratonga ambony, tsara tarehy ary mahavariana. Ny mpandresy Volafotsy dia asa mamirapiratra dia mamirapiratra ary mamorona dia mamorona izay maneho ny fahaizana, ny talenta ary ny fahamaotinan-tsain'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho asa mahagaga, ohatra tsara, mahay amin'ny asa ary vaovao amin'ny halalin-tsaina ny famolavolana Upcycled Echo Fanamafisam-peo Seramika. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ity dia fikarohana miavaka be ary ankafizina izay mahasoa ary mampandroso ny sisintanin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia. Ny famolavolana Upcycled Echo Fanamafisam-peo Seramika dia famoronana mahazo fitaka be izay mamaly ny faniriana, mitondra fihetseham-po tsara ary mamelona fahagagana sy fahatalanjonana.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This design transforms discarded ceramic decals into handcrafted HiFi ceramic speakers through artistic collage. By upcycling industrial waste, it reduces environmental impact while creating unique surfaces and strong cultural identity. Integrating durable ceramic craftsmanship with modern acoustic technology, it delivers high-quality sound and meaningful sustainable value.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 50 x 50 mm x 60 mm
- Tags
- Ceramic Speakers, Smart Audio, HiFi Sound, Upcycled Materials, Sustainability, Jingdezhen Ceramic, Handcrafted Collage, Cultural Heritage, Interactive Design, Eco-friendly Design
- Production Technology
- The speakers are handcrafted from reclaimed ceramic decals, which are cut, recombined, and collaged onto durable porcelain shells. High-precision ceramic firing ensures surface integrity, while integrated HiFi components provide balanced acoustic performance. The process merges traditional ceramic craftsmanship with modern audio engineering, enabling compact, ergonomic, and visually unique speakers that combine sustainability, aesthetics, and functionality.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was transforming discarded ceramic decals into functional, aesthetic HiFi speakers. Internally, we balanced tradition, cultural motifs, and modern design. Externally, constraints included industrial waste quality, material durability, and integrating audio technology. Overcoming these required iterative prototyping, precise collage techniques, and collaboration with local artisans to merge craftsmanship, sustainability, and high-quality sound.
- Research
- This design research is a sustainability-driven, applied study aiming to reduce ceramic decal waste and explore cultural innovation. Using field surveys, interviews with Jingdezhen artisans, and analysis of industrial waste data, we identified that about 5% of decals are discarded annually. Experiments with collage techniques and prototype speakers demonstrated functional, artistic upcycling. The insights show that combining tradition with modern technology can create socially and environmentally responsible products, impacting design, culture, and sustainable business practices.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by Jingdezhen’s ceramic industry, where about 5% of decals are discarded annually, this project transforms waste into artistic HiFi speakers. Recombining and handcrafting motifs merges traditional ceramic heritage with modern design, promoting sustainability, cultural preservation, and playful, meaningful interaction.
- Project Duration
- The project started in April 2025 in Jingdezhen and finished in September 2025 in Jingdezhen.
- Operation Flow
- This is a series of ceramic smart speakers that connect to smartphones, delivering high-fidelity (HiFi) music playback and voice interaction, providing users with a versatile audio experience.
- Team Members
- Designer: Chao Yang
Designer: Yang Xiang
Designer: Qiang Sun
Designer: Chunlong Xiang - Image Credits
- Image #Main Image: Designer Chao Yang, Upcycled Echo, 2025.
Image #1: Designer Chun Long, Upcycled Echo, 2025.
Image #2: Designer Qiang Sun, Upcycled Echo, 2025.
Image #3: Designer Chao Yang, Upcycled Echo, 2025.
Image #4: Designer Chao Yang, Upcycled Echo, 2025.
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