Mia Chikwama cha Mphaka Chopindika by Yu Ren is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Kusamalira Nyama, Zosewerera, Zipangizo ndi Zida za Nyama Competition Category.
SilivaKusamalira Nyama· 2025
Mia Chikwama cha Mphaka Chopindika
by Yu Ren
Client: Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd.
Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award Winner in Kusamalira Nyama Category
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About Mia Chikwama cha Mphaka Chopindika
Mia ndi chikwama cha mphaka chopindika chopangidwa kuti chizigwiritsidwa ntchito pakhomo ndi kunja. Mia imatseguka mwachangu kukhala bedi ya mphaka yokhala ndi masentimita 460 mulifupi, kuya ndi kutalika kwake. Ikapindidwa, Mia imakhala yokuya masentimita 80 okha ndipo imatha kusungidwa ngati buku. Kapangidwe kake kopindika kamapangidwa kuchokera ku pepala la DuPont ndi bolodi lobwezerezedwanso, zinthu zomwe zinasankhidwa pa zifukwa zoteteza chilengedwe. Ziwalo zosinthika zomwe zimatha msanga zimathandiza kuyeretsa ndi kusamalira mosavuta. Maonekedwe ake ngati buku amayenerana ndi zokongoletsa zamkati mwa nyumba. Mia imachepetsa malo ofunikira ponyamula ndi kusunga zipangizo za maulendo za ziweto.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award
Mia Chikwama cha Mphaka Chopindika ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka modabwitsa komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe a pamwamba, okongola ndi ochititsa chidwi. Opambana a Siliva ndi ntchito zowala kwambiri ndi zolenga kwambiri zomwe zimaonetsa ukatswiri, luso ndi nzeru zakuthwa za opanga awo. Mia Chikwama cha Mphaka Chopindika akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito yodabwitsa yoonetsedwa, yaukatswiri wapadera ndi yatsopano kwambiri. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award awa ndi chopangidwa chodziwika kwambiri ndi choyamikiridwa chomwe chimapindulitsa ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Mia Chikwama cha Mphaka Chopindika ndi cholengedwa chomwe anthu ambiri amachichitira nsanje, chomwe chimadzutsa zilakolako, kubweretsa maganizo abwino ndi kuyatsa kudabwa ndi chidwi.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- FurBallRetreat creates the perfect resting space for your cat! It not only has a beautiful and lovely book-like appearance but also is an essential tool for you and your cat to explore the outdoor world together. Combined with the malleable structure of organ paper, FurBallRetreat enables you to easily unfold it when using, creating a comfortable and safe hidden space for your cat to enjoy the outdoor fun and, at the same time, get some rest in a familiar environment.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Product usage size: Width 460 mm x depth 460 mm x height 460 mm
Product storage size: Width 430 mm x depth 80 mm x height 460 mm
Product packaging size: Width 460 mm x depth 110 mm x height 490 mm - Tags
- Cat nest, portable, foldable, environmentally friendly, Comfort and convenience
- Production Technology
- FurBallRetreat is crafted from environmentally friendly materials such as Dupont paper and recycled board, with full consideration given to environmental friendliness. The detachable property of DuPont paper enables it to contract flexibly, creating an extremely convenient product. This design not only emphasizes practicality and portability but also reflects a concern and commitment to sustainability.
- Design Challenge
- One of the greatest challenges we encountered during the implementation and research process was ensuring the compatibility of the FurBallRetreat between home and outdoor spaces. We strive to ensure that people do not have to occupy more space to accommodate the cat bag, and hope that FurBallRetreat will not only solve the problem of carrying the cat bag but also integrate into family life. At the same time, more environmentally friendly materials used in the design of cat nests are researched.
- Research
- We surveyed 500 cat owners and discovered that 83% of them carry a cat bag when going out with their cat, while only 12% do not. This indicates that carrying a cat bag is a common phenomenon. However, the cat bag occupies a large space and its storage when not in use is also a problem. In response to this challenge, we designed a portable cat bag for home, aiming to solve the problem of idleness, reduce storage space, make it easy to carry, and provide cats with more security. At the same time, more environmentally friendly materials are selected and matched.
- Inspiration
- When traveling or engaging in outdoor activities with cats, it is often necessary to address the issue of carrying pet outdoor supplies that take up a lot of space. This not only adds to the burden of the owner but also brings the trouble of storing idle items at home. In response to the challenges that families and cats encounter when traveling together, we explored how to design more portable cat shelters, aiming to provide a more convenient and flexible solution.
- Project Duration
- The project started in Shenzhen in March 2024 and completed in Shenzhen in June 2024.
- Operation Flow
- Whether you're in a garden, patio, or camping outdoors, FurBallRetreat can be set up quickly. When unfolded, it becomes a cat's bed that can be placed in any space, while when folded, it takes up only the thickness of a book. The use of replaceable wearing parts for easy cleaning and maintenance ensures that the living environment is always clean and hygienic.
- Team Members
- Designer: Ning Huang
Designer: Lan Wang
Designer: De Yi Fan Kong
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