Poju Huisdierurn by Christine Xiang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award in IJzer in Dierenverzorging, Speelgoed, Benodigdheden en Producten voor Dieren Ontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerDierenverzorging· 2024

Poju Huisdierurn

by Christine Xiang

Client: Twinkle Land

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Dierenverzorging Category

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The Design

About Poju Huisdierurn

De Poju Huisdierurn combineert naadloos vorm en functie om een unieke en zorgzame ervaring te bieden, geïnspireerd door de diepe band tussen huisdieren en hun eigenaren. Het ontwerp, met een gebogen deurplaatje voor personalisatie en gravure van de naam van het huisdier, biedt veelzijdigheid en onderscheidt zich van anderen. Bergvormen met gekleurde accenten en stopperdetails completeren de functionaliteit, inspelend op de vraag naar personaliseerbare urnen en het bevorderen van welzijn. Ontwikkeld door middel van geïntegreerd onderzoek, voorziet het in de emotionele behoeften van huisdiereigenaren en waarborgt het de veiligheid van de as.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Poju Huisdierurn is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Poju Huisdierurn wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Poju Huisdierurn wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Poju Pet Urn has been designed with careful consideration for the user's emotional comfort. Its defining feature is the arched-shaped door plate, which provides customization services and allows users to engrave their pet's name. This new element of interaction adds versatility to the pet urn and sets it apart from other "teapot" options. Mountain shapes with small colored accents, along with stopper details at the bottom, beautifully complete the functionality of this design. Additionally, this solution is suitable for any indoor area.
Dimensions & Packaging: 152mm in Diameter x 152mm in Height

Designed to accommodate pets weighing up to 60 lbs prior to cremation.
Tags: Twinkle Land, Pet Urn, Poju, Pet Supply, Small and Medium Size Pets, Product Design, Industrial Design, Pet
Production Technology: The design incorporates slip-cast durable porcelain and utilizes a metal rod to connect the star seamlessly. Moreover, the paw-shaped house undergoes meticulous hand-painting, infusing a personalized and artistic dimension into the product.
Design Challenge: To create the Poju pet urn, designers had to balance emotional needs from users and functionality while ensuring integration with the environment. They conducted surveys and interviews to identify user needs, resulting in a customizable nameplate on the paw-shaped house, and a discreet silicone stopper at the base to ensure an airtight seal while concealing any remnants. The pet urn's warm, modern design appeals to a broad range of users, providing closure, comfort, and customizable elements that can enhance well-being at a physiological level.
Research: The approach to crafting pet urns involved an integrated research methodology. Through this process, it was discovered that the market primarily offered multipurpose, generic cylindrical tea pot containers used as pet urns. Interviews conducted during the research phase also highlighted a robust demand for customizable urns, as pets are often considered cherished family members. Additionally, there was a growing desire for urns that could effectively address the emotional needs of pet owners while providing a more secure method for storing ashes, especially in multi-pet households.
Inspiration: The Poju Pet urn is inspired by the profound bond between pets and their owners. This piece seamlessly blends form and function to deliver a truly unique and caring experience to the user during a difficult period. From the star rod to the meaningful elements, this pet urn is the perfect embodiment of understated elegance and heartfelt remembrance.
Project Duration: The project commenced in October 2022 in Los Angeles and concluded in September 2023, also in Los Angeles.
Operation Flow: The Poju Pet Urn is designed to offer a simple and user-friendly experience. The stopper lid at the bottom can be opened using the convenient finger hole for easy removal, initiating the process of transferring their furry friend's ashes. This user-friendly process, envisioned by the designer, ensures a safe and efficient transformation of ashes while maintaining the integrity of the product. Once placed on the table, the design invites the user to embrace and caress the urn as a gesture of closure and comfort.
Patents: Copyright for all texts, images, designs, logo, website design www.twinkleland.co belong to the company Pencil H Studio LLC. All rights reserved. © Twinkle Land™, 2023 © Hai Qi Xiang, 2023 © Pencil H Studio LLC, 2023
Team Members: Designer: Christine Xiang
Image Credits: All Image: Creator Christine Xiang