Enlighten The Universe Lilin by Farnoush Mohajerani

Enlighten The Universe Lilin by Farnoush Mohajerani is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Gangsa in Paralatan Rumah Competition Category.

GangsaParalatan Rumah· 2025

Enlighten The Universe Lilin

by Farnoush Mohajerani

Client: Felicita Candle

A' Design Award Gangsa Winner in Paralatan Rumah Category

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The Design

About Enlighten The Universe Lilin

Rancangan ko diilhami dek kahangatan emosional dan kanyamanan lilin nan manyalo, objek nan disukai banyak urang. Ia manggabuangkan pangalaman sensori lilin jo fungsi pangguno, manakankan hubungan dan kapraktisan. Tantangannyo adolah manciptoan rancangan nan tatap tapi fleksibel. Dimulai jo tigo elemen dasar, rancangan ko maadoan stabilitas sambia mamungkinan parluasan tanpa bates. Sistem modular ko mangajak pangguno untuak mampersonalisasikan dan mangambangkannyo, menjadikan rancangan ko adaptatif, bamakna, dan interaktif dari maso ka maso.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gangsa

Enlighten The Universe Lilin adolah pamenang A' Design Award Gangsa, sabuah pangakuan nan sangaik bapresti nan dibarikan ka rancangan nan cemerlang nan dicirikan dek kreativitas, kacerdikan jo kabijaksanaan. Pamenang Gangsa adolah karya nan cukuik mahir jo kreatif sacaro mangesankan nan mamastikan pangalaman nan luas, imajinasi jo kacerdikan parancangnyo. Enlighten The Universe Lilin dipaokan manjadi bando nan sangaik dihormati, dikagumi jo disayangi, nan profesional jo inovatif sacaro nampak. Rancangan nan manang Gangsa iko mamuek praktik tabaik dalam seni, ilimu, rancangan jo teknologi jo cemerlang dalam parhatian ka rincian. Enlighten The Universe Lilin mamanuhi kaparluan jo elok, manyantuah karinduan, mamikaik parasaan jo manarik raso ingin tahu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This candle holder features a modular and expandable design that allows users to arrange multiple units from a minimum of three to an unlimited number, adapting to different spaces and needs. Its sturdy and cost-effective base allows for long-term use with easy candle replacement, ensuring continuous enjoyment without the need for new installations. Users can customize the candle placement to enhance the decor, create ambient lighting or create a relaxing atmosphere, making it a versatile, practical and beautiful solution for any environment.
Dimensions & Packaging: The flexibility of the project’s dimensions, particularly in terms of length and width, allows the product to be adaptable to various design contexts and user preferences. This adjustability enables the product to fit seamlessly into different environments, whether it is used in homes, commercial spaces, or specific aesthetic arrangements. The height is a significant aspect of the product, starting from twenty Cm at the base and tapering down to a minimum height of seven point six three Cm , adding both functional and aesthetic value to the design.
Tags: Modular Lighting, Candle Aesthetics, Eco-Friendly Design, Customizable Decor, Ambiance Enhancement
Production Technology: This candleholder features a modular, expandable design, allowing users to connect multiple units with magnets, from three to an unlimited number, adapting to any space. Its sturdy, cost-effective base ensures long-term use with easy candle replacement, providing continuous enjoyment without a new setup. Users can customize candle placement to enhance décor, create ambient lighting, or establish a calming atmosphere. This versatile, elegant, and functional design seamlessly blends aesthetics with practicality.
Design Challenge: The challenge focuses on the correct application of the project idea while ensuring user-friendly functionality. This product merges design and practicality, allowing for effortless candle replacement, which enhances usability. By emphasizing both aesthetics and practical use, the project demonstrates a seamless user experience. The results highlight the successful integration of the concept into a product that is both elegant and easy to use, fulfilling the project’s goals.
Research: The design of “Enlighten the Universe” was inspired by the four elements water, air, earth, and fire engaged when a candle burns. Customer research revealed two key issues: wax dripping, which leaves a mess, and the loss of aesthetic appeal as candles deform over time. The design addresses both, offering a solution that maintains its beauty and functionality, even after repeated use. This ensures the product remains both a practical and decorative piece, embodying elegance and ease of use.
Inspiration: The design process began with a fundamental question: Why does lighting a candle create a sense of peace? The answer lies in the activation of the four elements—Water, Air, Earth, and Fire—as follows:
Water: Melted wax
Air: Rising smoke
Earth: Solid wax
Fire: The flame

This project embodies this elemental harmony in both form and function. The triangular structure reflects Fire, reflective surfaces represent Water, and varying heights symbolize the changing nature of Air, creating a holistic sensory experience.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2024 in Isfahan/Iran and finished in September 2024.
Operation Flow: This product emphasizes ease of use, allowing users to effortlessly replace candles for continuous functionality. Its cone-shaped design prevents melted wax from dripping onto surfaces, reducing mess and preserving cleanliness. This practical feature ensures the product remains functional while maintaining its visual appeal. The elegant design complements any setting, blending aesthetics and practicality for a seamless user experience.
Patents: I dont do it now but i will do that .