Lacag Alaabta Guriga · 2026
Upcycled Echo Sameecad Dhoobo ah
- Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award 2026 in Alaabta Guriga
- CLIENT: Beihang University
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 17,766
- Verification code E307A17448 · Verify this award
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About Upcycled Echo Sameecad Dhoobo ah
Upcycled Echo waa taxane sameecado casri ah oo dhoobo (seramik) ah oo laga sameeyay sawirro-dhejis dhoobo ah oo la tuuray. Magaalada Jingdezhen, qiyaastii boqolkiiba 5 sawirrada-dhejiska dhoobada ayaa sannad kasta la tuuraa. Sawirradan dib loo soo ceshaday waa la jarjaraa, dib ayaa loo isku daraa, waxaana lagu dhejiyaa qolof dhoobo adag oo tayo sare leh, kadibna si sax ah oo heer sare ah ayaa loogu dubaa si loo ilaaliyo dusha sare. Qalab dhawaaq-tayo-sare oo gudaha ku dhex jira ayaa bixiya cod dheelitiran, sameecaduhuna waxay ku xidhmaan taleefannada casriga ah si loo daawado muusik loona la falgalo cod ahaan. Naqshaddani waxay yaraysaa qashinka warshadaha, waxayna isku xidhaa dhaqanka dhoobada iyo tignoolajiyada codka ee casriga ah.
About the Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award
Upcycled Echo Sameecad Dhoobo ah waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf aad u sarreeya oo la siiyo naqshado heerka ugu sarreeya oo quruxsan oo soo jiidasho leh. Guuleystayaasha Lacagta waa shaqooyin aad u dhalaalaya iyo hal-abuur sare leh oo muujiya khibrad, hibo iyo hufnaan naqshadeeyayaashooda. Upcycled Echo Sameecad Dhoobo ah waa shaqo la filayo inay noqoto shaqo quruxsan oo tusaale ah, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur qoto dheer leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award waa hal-abuur aad loo dareemo oo la ammaano, waxtar leh oo hormariya xuduudaha farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada. Upcycled Echo Sameecad Dhoobo ah waa hal-abuur dad badan ay doonayaan, kicisa rabitaanno, keena dareenno wanaagsan oo abuura yaab.
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.
