Banana Na Na Skulpturë Dekorative by Kazoo Design Studio

Banana Na Na Skulpturë Dekorative by Kazoo Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Çmimi i Hekurt A' Design Award in Dizajni i Artikujve Shtëpiakë Competition Category.

HekuriArtikuj Shtëpiakë· 2026

Banana Na Na Skulpturë Dekorative

by Kazoo Design Studio

Client: Kazoo Design Studio

Çmimi i Hekurt A' Design Award Winner in Artikuj Shtëpiakë Category

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The Design

About Banana Na Na Skulpturë Dekorative

Banana Na Na është një skulpturë dekorative prej porcelani në formë banane në pozicion vertikal. Forma eksploron se sa larg mund të ndryshohet një siluetë e njohur duke mbetur ende e dallueshme. Forma e përgjithshme në trajtë U-je jep një ndjesi ekuilibri, ndërsa brinjët e ndërprera dhe të përdredhura shtojnë një ndjesi ritmi. Brinjët shërbejnë gjithashtu si këmbë mbështetëse, sepse pjesa nuk ka bazë të sheshtë. Banana Na Na u modelua në mënyrë dixhitale dhe u printua në tre dimensione si prototip, më pas u derdh në porcelan me një kallëp allçie me katër pjesë. Gjerësia është 19 cm, thellësia 4.3 cm dhe lartësia 8 cm.

The Recognition

About the Çmimi i Hekurt A' Design Award

Banana Na Na Skulpturë Dekorative është fitues i Çmimit të Hekurt A' Design Award, një njohje prestigjioze që u akordohet dizajneve të mira që plotësojnë kërkesat profesionale e industriale që priten nga krijimet e dizajnuara mirë. Fituesit e Hekurt shfaqin aftësi të madhe, specializim të lartë, kuptim ekspert dhe kapacitet krijues të autorëve të tyre. Banana Na Na Skulpturë Dekorative pritet të jetë një krijim shumë i vlerësuar, i admiruar e i dashur, praktik dhe inovativ. Ky dizajn fitues i Çmimit të Hekurt A' Design Award integron praktikat më të mira të industrisë dhe ka karakteristika teknike të afta, të lidhura me njohuri dhe talent. Banana Na Na Skulpturë Dekorative respektohet për përpikërinë e tij dhe është dizajnuar për të ofruar përmirësime të cilësisë së jetës që ndihmojnë ta bëjnë botën një vend më të mirë.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This controversial banana sculptural piece is a bold reinterpretation of a home decor object. Two key ideas shaped its design. Firstly the objective was to explore how much an object's form can be altered while still retaining its recognizability and secondly how to reimagine a banana in an upright standing position, defying its natural tendency to rest on its side.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width: 19 cm x Depth: 4.3 cm x Height: 8 cm
Tags: banana, contemporary, pop art, home decor
Production Technology: The product was digitally designed using 3d modelling software and the prototype was 3d printed. A four part plaster mold was made from the prototype using traditional mold-making techniques. Porcelain was picked as the material of choice for its complementary role in the object's final look.
Design Challenge: The object does not have a flat base, but instead the ridges coming in from its sides play the role of supporting feet. Getting the object to sit correctly without rocking on a tabletop and not be back or front heavy was the biggest challenge that had to be overcome. A few different variations were made before finalizing the design that fulfilled the above criteria.
Research: This object was an attempt of turning a portmanteau (merging of two words) into a physical object. The name of this object derives from the words banana and the chorus "na na na na na" sung in Opus' 1984 song "Live is Life". The objective was to make the banana look like it would turn from its' resting position (laying flat on its' side) to a standing position in order to dance. The banana edges have been changed from smooth continuous ones to wavy dashed ones in order to add a sense of rhythmical motion.
Inspiration: Among all fruits, the banana has one of the most instantly recognizable silhouettes. It has repeatedly surfaced in pop art, paintings, sculptures, photographs, and installations cementing its role not only as an iconic form but also, at times, as a playful or provocative cultural symbol.

The name of the object is derived from the combination of banana and the repetitive na na na na na chorus in Opus' 1984 song Live is Life.
Project Duration: This project started in August 2025 and was completed within one month in Istanbul, Turkey.
Operation Flow: The overall U-shaped form of the object gives it a sense of balance, while the dashed and twisted ridges add a sense of rhythm to its character.
Team Members: Designer: Konstantinos Paradeisopoulos
Designer: Zeynep Onder Paradeisopoulos
Image Credits: All photos belong to Kazoo Design Studio.