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Chouchin Свеча by James Kaoru Bury

Chouchin Свеча by James Kaoru Bury is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Бронзовая премия A' Design Award in Дизайн осветительных приборов и светильников Competition Category.


БронзоваяОсвещение· 2022

Chouchin Свеча

by James Kaoru Bury

Client: James Bury Design Studio

Бронзовая премия A' Design Award Winner in Освещение Category

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The Design

About Chouchin Свеча

Chouchin Candle — это столбовая свеча, которая по мере плавления воска внутри постепенно приобретает форму традиционного японского фонаря тётин. В момент зажигания свеча выглядит обычной, но со временем плавится только внутренний воск, и её облик медленно меняется. Используются два типа воска. У наружного воска более высокая температура плавления, поэтому внешняя оболочка сохраняет форму и удерживает расплавленный воск внутри — подставка не требуется. Возникающий свет мягкий и деликатный: он создан для того, чтобы помочь людям расслабиться дома в часы перед сном. Сменный блок позволяет использовать изделие многократно.

The Recognition

About the Бронзовая премия A' Design Award

Chouchin Свеча — лауреат Бронзовой премии A' Design Award, весьма престижного признания, присуждаемого выдающимся проектам, отличающимся творческим подходом, изобретательностью и сообразительностью. Обладатели Бронзовой премии — это в полной мере искусные и поразительно творческие произведения, свидетельствующие об огромном опыте, воображении и находчивости их авторов. Ожидается, что Chouchin Свеча станет высокоценимым, вызывающим восхищение и дорогим сердцу объектом, заметно профессиональным и инновационным. Этот проект, получивший Бронзовую премию A' Design Award, воплощает лучшие практики в искусстве, науке, дизайне и технологиях и превосходен вниманием к деталям. Chouchin Свеча прекрасно удовлетворяет потребности, затрагивает желания, очаровывает чувства и пробуждает любопытство.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Chouchin Candle is a pillar candle that gradually turns into a Japanese traditional Chouchin lantern as the wax melts inside.
When the candle is first lit, it looks like a normal candle, but as time passes, only the inside wax melts and gradually changes its appearance.
Different types of wax are used for inside and outside, and the outer wax does not melt even though the candle is all made of wax, allowing it to create a soft and gentle light.
Dimensions & Packaging
Dimentions: H170mm x W 90mm x D90mm
Candle burning hour: 70 hours.

When the candle is finished, simply purchase a refill and the candle can be used repeatedly.
Tags
Candle, Lighting, Craft, Japanese, Gift
Production Technology
Normally the outer rim of the pillar candles melt, which causes the melted wax to leak out. Chouchin Candle uses two types of wax for inside and outside. The outer wax which is a patented technology of Pegasus Candle Co., Ltd. from Kurashiki Japan, which has a higher melting point than the normal wax, which allows it to keep the outer shape as it is and prevent the hot melting wax from leaking out. This means that there is no need to place a dish under the candle, allowing the candle to be used in the most minimal state and blend into the interior, which is a game changer to the aesthetics and usability of candles.
Design Challenge
Although the outer wax has a higher melting point, if the fire is too close or if there is any wind current, the outer wax cannot hold its shape and eventually melts. It was a challenge to keep the candle in compact size, and the fire is away enough so that the outer wax does not melt. We have tried more than 30 prototypes and tweaked the materials and size to create the current product.
Inspiration
The purpose of Chouchin Candle is to create a more relaxing atmosphere in peoples homes, and encourage the user to turn the lights off a few hours before going to bed, which increases the sleeping quality.
This became more approachable by discovering the gradually changing to lantern gimmick. Since the candle becomes more beautiful as it is used, it develops in ones mind a nurturing emotion towards the candle, which becomes a motivation to use the candle everyday.
Project Duration
The project started in June 2018 and finished in June 2021 in Tokyo Japan, and was exhibited in DESIGNART TOKYO in October 2020.
Operation Flow
Simply light up the candle wick and enjoy. Only the inner wax will melt, and the outer wax will keep its shape since the outer wax uses a patented Japanese technology, and it has a higher melting point. When the candle is finished, insert the refill and the candle can be reused.

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