Chirp Peek Primary Function: Igikoresho Cyubatswe Hanze by Meiqing Tian

Chirp Peek Primary Function: Igikoresho Cyubatswe Hanze by Meiqing Tian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma in Ikibuga cy'Imikino Competition Category.

IcyumaIkibuga cy'Imikino· 2025

Chirp Peek Primary Function: Igikoresho Cyubatswe Hanze

by Meiqing Tian

Client: Mei

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma Winner in Ikibuga cy'Imikino Category

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The Design

About Chirp Peek Primary Function: Igikoresho Cyubatswe Hanze

Book Text: Iki gikoresho cyubatswe hanze gihuza imiryango yo mu mijyi n'inyamaswa zo mu gasozi zaho hifashishijwe uguhuza periscope na feza y'inyoni, bikaha abakoresha uburyo bwo kwitegereza inyoni batazibangamiye. Gikurura rubanda binyuze mu bintu byishimisha kandi byigisha, byongera ubwitange ku birebana n'inyamaswa zo mu mijyi kandi bigakemura ikibazo cy'irungu ry'amoko. Cyateguwe hakoreshejwe ibice bike bigenda kugira ngo kiramba kandi cyoroshye kubungabunga, iki gikoresho gitera kubaha kamere. Ibitekerezo by'impuguke n'abasura parike byakusanyijwe kugira ngo hunganirwe igitekerezo no gusuzuma ingaruka zacyo ku bidukikije.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma

Chirp Peek Primary Function: Igikoresho Cyubatswe Hanze ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma, ishimwe ry'agaciro ritangwa ku bishushanyo byiza bihuza ibyo umwuga n'inganda bikeneye ku bihangano byashushanyijwe neza. Abegukanye icyuma bagaragaza ubuhanga bukomeye, ubumenyi bwihariye, imyumvire y'inzobere n'ubushobozi bwo guhanga bw'ababikoze. Chirp Peek Primary Function: Igikoresho Cyubatswe Hanze biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifatika kandi gifite udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye icyuma gihuza uburyo bwiza bukoreshwa mu nganda kandi gifite ibiranga bya tekiniki bifite ubushobozi, bifatanye n'ubumenyi n'impano. Chirp Peek Primary Function: Igikoresho Cyubatswe Hanze yubahwa kubera gukora neza, kandi yashushanyijwe kugira ngo inoze ubuzima, ifashe gutuma isi iba nziza.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This design explores how park installations can enhance connections between urban communities and wildlife. Combining fun and educational elements, it engages the public, boosts environmental awareness, and fosters appreciation for nature. Research offers insights for urban planning and public art.
Dimensions & Packaging: 135mm x 187mm x 1135.5mm
Tags: public space, installation, wildlife, community, education, playground, park
Production Technology: Powdercoated aluminum.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge in designing this outdoor installation is minimizing the number of moving parts to ensure functionality while reducing the risk of wear and tear from public use. The design must also consider durability, aiming for minimal and simple maintenance requirements to ensure long-term usability in outdoor settings.
Research: Expert interviews were conducted with a diverse group, including an education learning coordinator, a naturalist, the NestWatch project leader, an industrial designer, and a landscape architect. These experts were shown the concept drawings and the first prototype to gain their insights, experiences, and perspectives on integrating nature into urban environments, as well as their opinions on the overall concept.
To gather potential users' thoughts, I took the prototype to a local park and engaged with random park-goers for their feedback. The diverse perspectives included input from a bird magazine editor, bird enthusiasts, a wildlife observer, a dog owner, a father of two... Their feedback provided valuable insights into the potential user base. While everyone expressed interest in the idea, they also shared some concerns, which have been noted for further consideration.
Inspiration: Combining a periscope and bird feeder, it allows users to observe birds from a distance without disturbing them. It blends playful and educational elements to engage the public, raising awareness of local urban wildlife and fostering a reconnection with nature. Addressing "species loneliness," it encourages appreciation and celebration of city wildlife. The project aims to foster respect and responsibility towards the environment, using experiments and interviews to assess impact.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2023 and finished in May 2024 in New York.
Operation Flow: This installation is designed for public spaces such as community gardens, playgrounds, and parks. Once installed by staff, it allows birds to interact with the feeder while visitors can observe them up close from a distance, ensuring minimal disturbance to the birds' natural behavior. Staff will need to periodically refill the feeder, and regular cleaning of the installation is necessary to maintain hygiene and the quality of the visitor experience.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #2: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #3: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
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Video Credits: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024