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Upcycled Echo Altoparlant Qeramik by Chao Yang and Yang Xiang
Upcycled Echo Altoparlant Qeramik by Chao Yang and Yang Xiang
Upcycled Echo Altoparlant Qeramik by Chao Yang and Yang Xiang
Upcycled Echo Altoparlant Qeramik by Chao Yang and Yang Xiang
Upcycled Echo Altoparlant Qeramik by Chao Yang and Yang Xiang

Argjendi Artikuj Shtëpiakë · 2026

Upcycled Echo Altoparlant Qeramik

by Chao Yang and Yang Xiang

  • Çmimi i Argjendtë A' Design Award 2026 in Artikuj Shtëpiakë
  • CLIENT: Beihang University
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 17,766
  • Verification code E307A17448 · Verify this award
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About Upcycled Echo Altoparlant Qeramik

Upcycled Echo është një seri altoparlantësh inteligjentë prej qeramike, të krijuar nga dekalkomanitë e hedhura të qeramikës. Në Jingdezhen, rreth 5 përqind e dekalkomanive të qeramikës hidhen çdo vit. Këto dekalkomani të rikuperuara priten, rikombinohen dhe kolazhohen mbi guaska porcelani të qëndrueshme, më pas piqen me precizion të lartë për të mbrojtur sipërfaqen. Komponentët e integruar me besnikëri të lartë ofrojnë një tingull të balancuar, dhe altoparlantët lidhen me telefonat inteligjentë për riprodhimin e muzikës dhe ndërveprimin me zë. Dizajni redukton mbetjet industriale dhe lidh traditën e qeramikës me teknologjinë moderne audio.

About the Çmimi i Argjendtë A' Design Award

Upcycled Echo Altoparlant Qeramik është fitues i Çmimit të Argjendtë A' Design Award, një njohje jashtëzakonisht prestigjioze që u akordohet dizajneve të nivelit më të lartë, mahnitëse dhe mbresëlënëse. Fituesit e Argjendtë janë vepra tejet brilante dhe jashtëzakonisht krijuese që ilustrojnë ekspertizën, talentin dhe mprehtësinë e shquar të dizajnerëve të tyre. Upcycled Echo Altoparlant Qeramik pritet të jetë një vepër e mrekullueshme, vitrinë e vërtetë e mjeshtërisë, jashtëzakonisht profesionale dhe thellësisht inovative. Ky dizajn fitues i Çmimit të Argjendtë A' Design Award është një shpikje shumë e shquar dhe e admiruar që sjell dobi dhe zgjeron kufijtë e artit, shkencës, dizajnit dhe teknologjisë. Upcycled Echo Altoparlant Qeramik është një krijim shumë i dëshiruar që ngjall dëshira, sjell ndjenja pozitive dhe zgjon habi e mahnitje.

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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.

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