Shearing Mitiia Maneta by Xin Se is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Auro in Mea Fa'aaoga Faatufugaga Competition Category.

AuroMea Fa'aaoga Faatufugaga· 2025

Shearing Mitiia Maneta

by Xin Se

Client: Niceobject

A' Design Award Auro Winner in Mea Fa'aaoga Faatufugaga Category

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The Design

About Shearing Mitiia Maneta

O se meafaigaluega fa'amaneta mo pepa e maua lona fa'aosoosoga mamanu mai le ata o se mamoe matagofie. E fa'atupuina le a'afiaga va'aia o mea fa'apipi'i pepa e avea ma fulufulu o le mamoe. E fa'aalia mai ai le ata o se mamoe matagofie o tu i luga o le laulau, o uu mea fa'apipi'i pepa e pei o ni fusi fulufulu, ma fa'aopoopo ai se vaega o le fiafia ma le fa'afiafia i le galuega o le fa'atulagaina. E le na'o le fa'amalieina o mana'oga fa'atino ae fa'aoso fo'i lagona o tagata fa'aoga e ala i ona uiga tulaga ese ma e pei o se tala.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Auro

O le A' Design Award Auro na manumalo ai Shearing Mitiia Maneta, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu o le tulaga muamua, matagofie ma maoaʻe. O ē manumalo i le Auro o galuega fou tele, matuā vaai i le lumanaʻi ma susulu e faaalia ai le atamai, le poto ma le tomai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Shearing Mitiia Maneta e avea ma mea fou e matuā vivii, e faatulaga ai uiga fou ma tetele, e tuuina mai ai se tau e leʻi iai muamua. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Auro o se galuega ofoofogia, ua faaaloalogia, e aogā tele ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Shearing Mitiia Maneta e fatuina ai lagona malosi o le manaʻo, faaosofia le tuinanau, faalauiloa le fatufatuaʻi ma faamalosia i tatou.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This is a magnetic paper organizer stationery that draws its design inspiration from the image of an adorable sheep. It creates the visual effect of the paper clips becoming the sheep's wool. It evokes the image of a charming sheep standing on the desk, Holding paper clips as if they were tufts of wool, adding an element of fun and whimsy to the task of organizing. It not only fulfills functional requirements but also engages users emotionally through its unique and story like features.
Dimensions & Packaging: 90mm x61mm x63mm
Tags: shearing, sheep, natural, emotion
Production Technology: Although the process adopted is streamlined to minimize costs, the design ensures comprehensive emotional engagement and facilitates a warm and meaningful interaction.
Design Challenge: This product ingeniously integrates the concept of shearing wool with the functionality of a paper clip, addressing the initial design challenges and creating a unique solution.
Research: Rather than excessively pursuing technological advancements, we endeavor to employ design methodologies to infuse overlooked everyday items with emotional resonance and warmth. This approach enables users to experience the warmth and emotional connection that design can bring to their daily lives.
Inspiration: Upon viewing the image of sheep shearing, I was inspired by the narrative potential it held. Consequently, I developed this design wherein the user employs a paper clip to simulate the act of shearing the sheep.
Project Duration: The project was launched in March and will be completed in October 2024.
Operation Flow: In accordance with conventional usage, while adhering to established norms, users can still engage in emotional interactions with the product.
Patents: PATENTS:ZL 2024 30368803.7
Team Members: Se Xin
Image Credits: Image #1:SE Xin, Combination chart,2024, Image #2:SE Xin,independent,2024, Image #3:SE Xin,interaction,2024, Image #4:SE Xin,status,2024, Image #5:SE Xin,smile,2024,