Tulip Castiçal by Peiyao Cheng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Ferro in Design de Produtos e Acessórios de Iluminação Competition Category.

FerroIluminação· 2022

Tulip Castiçal

by Peiyao Cheng

Client: Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Iluminação Category

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The Design

About Tulip Castiçal

Tulip é um castiçal de cerâmica concebido para acomodar as velas perfumadas mais comuns. A sua forma inspira-se no contorno de uma flor de tulipa. As aberturas entre as pétalas permitem a passagem de um fósforo aceso, de modo que a vela possa ser acesa com facilidade. O castiçal mede 55 por 55 por 70 milímetros. À medida que a vela queima, a pequena chama reflete-se na cera derretida e liberta-se uma fragrância suave. Tulip pretende tornar simples o ato de acender velas e favorecer uma atmosfera doméstica serena, propícia ao descanso e à meditação.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Tulip Castiçal conquistou o A' Design Award de Ferro, um reconhecimento prestigiado atribuído a bons designs que cumprem os requisitos profissionais e industriais esperados de criações bem concebidas. Os vencedores do Ferro demonstram grande habilidade, elevada especialização, compreensão especializada e capacidade criativa dos seus criadores. Espera-se que Tulip Castiçal seja uma criação muito considerada, admirada e estimada, prática e inovadora. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ferro integra as melhores práticas do setor e tem características técnicas competentes associadas a conhecimento especializado e talento. Pela sua minúcia, Tulip Castiçal merece respeito e destina-se a proporcionar melhorias na qualidade de vida que ajudam a tornar o mundo num lugar melhor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This is candlestick design that can hold common scented candles. A lighted match stick could go along with the gap between the "petals" of the candlestick, and lit the candle.
With flame flickering, inverted reflection of the faint light in the candle solution and the subtle fragrance weave together to create a nice atmosphere for leisure and meditation.
Dimensions & Packaging: 55mm x 55mm x 70 mm
Tags: Candlestick, tullip, furniture.
Production Technology: This candlestick is made of ceramics.
Design Challenge: Candlestick is not only functional products at home. It should fulfill the basic function of holding candle. But it should also contribute to joyful domestic environment. It is a challenge to design candlesticks that are easy to use as well as elegant. Inspiring by nature, this design shapes candlestick in the elegant shape of tulip. This design also makes the interaction with candlesticks become much easier by creating gaps between petals.
Research: Brief observations were conducted to learn how people use candlesticks in home. Market research was also conducted to learn current solutions.
Inspiration: The design comes from the subtle usage of the tulip metaphor, which represents spring, beauty, and hope in life. This design also makes lighting candlestick much easier. As the scented candles are put in and lit, the faint fragrance is exuded from the flower-shaped candlestick. With beautiful candlelight, it creates beautiful scene, providing us with joyful atmosphere of relaxation and meditation.
Project Duration: The project started in Oct 2021 and completes in Feb 2022 in Shenzhen, China.
Operation Flow: People can interact with this candlestick easily. While lighting it, people can easily put a match through the gaps between the petals. This design makes intuitive interaction, which enriches user experience.
Team Members: Di Lu
Junfeng Wang