Nose Tautoko Pukapuka by Zeynep and Konstantinos Paradeisopoulos

Nose Tautoko Pukapuka by Zeynep and Konstantinos Paradeisopoulos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Taputapu Kāinga Competition Category.

ParahiTaputapu Kāinga· 2024

Nose Tautoko Pukapuka

by Zeynep and Konstantinos Paradeisopoulos

Client: Kazoo

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Taputapu Kāinga Category

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The Design

About Nose Tautoko Pukapuka

Ko te tautoko pukapuka ihu, he whakapakoko i whakaaweahia e Pop Art, ka whakarato i tētahi huānga toi tākaro ki ngā kohinga pukapuka katoa. Ehara i te mea anake ka pupuri ēnei mea whaimana i ngā pukapuka kia tū tonu i waenga i ngā papa, i runga rānei i ngā papa tēpu, engari ka whakauruhia hoki he ātaahua whakapakoko ki te wāhi, ā, ka mahi anō hoki hei papa mō te whakapuaki auaha. Ka tohu anō hoki ngā ihu i ngā ariā tokorua, pērā i te mārama ki te pōuri, te pūtohe ki te pūheke rānei, e pōwhiri ana i ngā kaimātakitaki ki roto i tētahi kōrero whakaaroaro mō ngā tikanga ā-hapori e pā ana ki te pai me te ātaahua.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Nose Tautoko Pukapuka 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 Nose Tautoko Pukapuka 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 Nose Tautoko Pukapuka 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: The nose bookend sculptures represent a playful and artistic addition to home decor items. Their whimsical design serves to infuse a sense of sculptural elegance into the functional task of holding books in place between shelves or on tabletops. These nose bookends offer a unique and delightful way to elevate the aesthetic appeal of any book collection, adding a touch of artistic flair to the space. The noses also represent "dichotomous concepts" such as light versus dark or convex versus concave. It is also a playful touch on the contemporary aesthetic trends in society, inviting viewers into a contemplative dialogue about societal norms surrounding the topic of aesthetics and beauty.
Dimensions & Packaging: Nose bookend dimensions are 110 x 125 x 160 mm
Tags: nose shaped bookend, book lovers accessories, home decoration, library decoration, home decor, product design
Production Technology: 3D printers are used to print prototypes and molds for the design.
Inspiration: Nose bookend set not only serve as practical bookends but also add a quirky and artistic touch to any bookshelf. Unlike traditional bookends that simply hold books upright, these Pop Art Décor bookends feature unique convex and concave shapes that add a playful and functional element to any space. Their relative size also allows for a closer observation of the anatomical part of the body they depict, making them a unique and intriguing addition as home decor design pieces.
Project Duration: Project started in 2021 and was crafted by the end of 2021.
Operation Flow: The bookends, available in various colors, feature unique shaped designs that allow for customization through interchangeability in sets, doubling as functional art pieces that can serve as a canvas for creative expression.
Patents: File Number is 2021/004917
Patent application Date is 15/04/2021
Team Members: Konstantinos Paradeisopoulos
Zeynep Önder Paradeisopoulos