Chouchin Kāhili by James Kaoru Bury is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Rama me ngā Taputapu Mārama Competition Category.

ParahiRama· 2022

Chouchin Kāhili

by James Kaoru Bury

Client: James Bury Design Studio

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Rama Category

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The Design

About Chouchin Kāhili

He rama pou a Chouchin Candle e āhua haere ai ki te ahua o te rama Chouchin tuku iho o Hapani, i te wā e rewa ana te ware i roto. I te tīmatanga o te tahu, he āhua noa te rama, engari i te roanga o te wā, ko te ware o roto anake e rewa ana, ā, ka āta huri haere te āhua o waho. E rua ngā momo ware e whakamahia ana. He teitei ake te pāmahana rewa o te ware o waho, nā reira ka mau tonu te hanga o te anga o waho, ka pupuri hoki i te ware kua rewa ki roto, kāore he pōkaikaha e hiahiatia ana. Ko te māramatanga ka puta he ngāwari, he māhorahora, hei āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whakatā i te kāinga i ngā haora e whai ake ana i mua i te moe. Mā tētahi whakakī anō ka taea te whakamahi haere tonu.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Chouchin Kāhili te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Chouchin Kāhili he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Chouchin Kāhili i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

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.