Upcycled Echo Indangarusaku ya Seramike by Chao Yang and Yang Xiang

Ifeza Ibikoresho by'Inzu · 2026

Upcycled Echo Indangarusaku ya Seramike

by Chao Yang and Yang Xiang

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza 2026 in Ibikoresho by'Inzu
CLIENT: Beihang University
Estimated Number of Design Views: 17,766
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About Upcycled Echo Indangarusaku ya Seramike

Upcycled Echo ni urukurikirane rw'indangarusaku z'ubwenge zikozwe muri seramike, zikozwe mu bishushanyo bya seramike byajugunywe. I Jingdezhen, hafi 5 ku ijana by'ibishushanyo bya seramike bijugunywa buri mwaka. Ibi bishushanyo byongeye gukoreshwa bikatwa, bigahuzwa kandi bigateranywa ku bishishwa bya porcelaine biramba, hanyuma bigatwikwa mu buryo bunoze cyane kugira ngo ubuso burindwe. Ibikoresho by'amajwi meza cyane byashyizwemo bitanga ijwi riringaniye, kandi izi ndangarusaku zihuzwa na telefoni zigezweho kugira ngo zicurange umuziki kandi zikorane n'ijwi ry'umuntu. Iri shusho rigabanya imyanda y'inganda kandi rihuza umuco gakondo wa seramike n'ikoranabuhanga rigezweho ry'amajwi.

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza

Upcycled Echo Indangarusaku ya Seramike ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza, ishimwe ridasanzwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo byo ku rwego rwo hejuru, byiza kandi bikora ku mutima. Abegukanye Ifeza ni ibihangano by'ubuhanga bukomeye kandi bifite guhanga kwinshi, bigaragaza ubuhanga bwimbitse, impano n'ubushishozi bw'ababihanze. Upcycled Echo Indangarusaku ya Seramike biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cy'icyitegererezo, gifite ubunyamwuga bukomeye n'udushya twimbitse. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Ifeza ni igihangano kizwi kandi gishimwa, gifasha kugura imbibi z'ubuhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga. Upcycled Echo Indangarusaku ya Seramike ni igihangano benshi bifuza, gikangura ibyifuzo, gitanga amarangamutima meza kandi gitera igitangaza.

Press Kit

Unique Properties: This design transforms discarded ceramic decals into handcrafted HiFi ceramic speakers through artistic collage. By upcycling industrial waste, it reduces environmental impact while creating unique surfaces and strong cultural identity. Integrating durable ceramic craftsmanship with modern acoustic technology, it delivers high-quality sound and meaningful sustainable value.
Dimensions & Packaging: 50 x 50 mm x 60 mm
Tags: Ceramic Speakers, Smart Audio, HiFi Sound, Upcycled Materials, Sustainability, Jingdezhen Ceramic, Handcrafted Collage, Cultural Heritage, Interactive Design, Eco-friendly Design
Production Technology: The speakers are handcrafted from reclaimed ceramic decals, which are cut, recombined, and collaged onto durable porcelain shells. High-precision ceramic firing ensures surface integrity, while integrated HiFi components provide balanced acoustic performance. The process merges traditional ceramic craftsmanship with modern audio engineering, enabling compact, ergonomic, and visually unique speakers that combine sustainability, aesthetics, and functionality.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was transforming discarded ceramic decals into functional, aesthetic HiFi speakers. Internally, we balanced tradition, cultural motifs, and modern design. Externally, constraints included industrial waste quality, material durability, and integrating audio technology. Overcoming these required iterative prototyping, precise collage techniques, and collaboration with local artisans to merge craftsmanship, sustainability, and high-quality sound.
Research: This design research is a sustainability-driven, applied study aiming to reduce ceramic decal waste and explore cultural innovation. Using field surveys, interviews with Jingdezhen artisans, and analysis of industrial waste data, we identified that about 5% of decals are discarded annually. Experiments with collage techniques and prototype speakers demonstrated functional, artistic upcycling. The insights show that combining tradition with modern technology can create socially and environmentally responsible products, impacting design, culture, and sustainable business practices.
Inspiration: Inspired by Jingdezhen’s ceramic industry, where about 5% of decals are discarded annually, this project transforms waste into artistic HiFi speakers. Recombining and handcrafting motifs merges traditional ceramic heritage with modern design, promoting sustainability, cultural preservation, and playful, meaningful interaction.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2025 in Jingdezhen and finished in September 2025 in Jingdezhen.
Operation Flow: This is a series of ceramic smart speakers that connect to smartphones, delivering high-fidelity (HiFi) music playback and voice interaction, providing users with a versatile audio experience.
Image Credits: Image #Main Image: Designer Chao Yang, Upcycled Echo, 2025.
Image #1: Designer Chun Long, Upcycled Echo, 2025.
Image #2: Designer Qiang Sun, Upcycled Echo, 2025.
Image #3: Designer Chao Yang, Upcycled Echo, 2025.
Image #4: Designer Chao Yang, Upcycled Echo, 2025.