Chirp Peek Hawlaha Aasaasiga ah: Rakibaadda Bannaanka by Meiqing Tian

Chirp Peek Hawlaha Aasaasiga ah: Rakibaadda Bannaanka by Meiqing Tian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qalabka Garoonka Ciyaareed, Qaab-dhismeedyada Ciyaareed iyo Beerta Dadweynaha Competition Category.

BirGaroonka Ciyaareed· 2025

Chirp Peek Hawlaha Aasaasiga ah: Rakibaadda Bannaanka

by Meiqing Tian

Client: Mei

Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Garoonka Ciyaareed Category

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The Design

About Chirp Peek Hawlaha Aasaasiga ah: Rakibaadda Bannaanka

Rakibaaddan bannaanka waxay isku xirtaa bulshooyinka magaalooyinka iyo duurjoogta deegaanka iyadoo isku dartay periscope iyo quud-siiye shimbiraha, taasoo u oggolaanaysa isticmaaleyaasha inay indha-indheeyaan shimbiraha iyagoon dhibin. Waxay dadweynaha ku hawlgelisaa qaybo madadaalo iyo waxbarasho leh, iyadoo kordhinaysa wacyiga ku saabsan duurjoogta magaalooyinka islamarkaana wax ka qabanaysa kalinimada noocyada. Waxaa loo naqshadeeyay iyadoo leh qaybo dhaqaaqa oo yar si loo kordhiyo waaridnimada iyo dayactirka hooseeya, rakibaaddu waxay dhiirigelisaa ixtiraamka dabeecadda. Jawaab-celin ka timid khubarada iyo booqdayaasha jardiinooyinka ayaa la ururiyay si loo sifeeyo fikradda islamarkaana loo qiimeeyo saamaynta deegaanka.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award

Chirp Peek Hawlaha Aasaasiga ah: Rakibaadda Bannaanka waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf leh oo la siiyo naqshado wanaagsan oo buuxiya shuruudaha xirfadeed iyo kuwa warshadeed ee laga filayo hal-abuurro si wanaagsan loo naqshadeeyay. Guuleystayaasha Birta waxay muujiyaan xirfad weyn, takhasus sare, fahan khabiir iyo awood hal-abuur oo abuurayaashooda. Chirp Peek Hawlaha Aasaasiga ah: Rakibaadda Bannaanka waa hal-abuur la filayo inuu noqdo mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, wax ku ool ah oo cusub. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu isku daraa hab-dhaqannada ugu wanaagsan warshadda wuxuuna leeyahay sifooyin farsamo oo karti leh oo ku xiran aqoon iyo hibo. Dhammaystirkeeda awgeed, Chirp Peek Hawlaha Aasaasiga ah: Rakibaadda Bannaanka waa mudan ixtiraam, waxaana loo naqshadeeyay inay keento hagaajin nololeed oo ka caawisa in adduunka laga dhigo meel ka wanaagsan.

Behind the Design

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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
Image #4: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #5: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Video Credits: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024