Chouchin Tšebetso ea Mantlha: Kerese by James Kaoru Bury

Chouchin Tšebetso ea Mantlha: Kerese by James Kaoru Bury is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Dihlahiswa le Ditlhophiso tsa Lesedi Competition Category.

BoronseLesedi· 2022

Chouchin Tšebetso ea Mantlha: Kerese

by James Kaoru Bury

Client: James Bury Design Studio

Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Winner in Lesedi Category

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The Design

About Chouchin Tšebetso ea Mantlha: Kerese

Mongolo oa Buka: Chouchin Candle ke kerese e kang kolomo e ihlophisang butle-butle ho ba sebopeho sa lebone la setso la Sejapane la Chouchin ha oli e qhibiliha ka hare ho eona. Ha e tukisoa lekhetlo la pele, kerese e shebahala e le tloaelehileng, empa ha nako e ntse e ea, ke feela oli e ka hare e qhibilihang mme ponahalo e fetoha butle-butle. Ho sebelisoa mefuta e mebeli ea oli. Oli e ka ntle e na le ntlha e phahameng ea ho qhibiliha, kahoo sekhoele sa ka ntle se boloka sebopeho sa sona 'me se boloka oli e qhibilihileng ka hare, ho se hlokahale sekotlo. Khanya e hlahang e bonolo le e nolo, e reretsoeng ho thusa batho ho phomola ha ba le lapeng lihoreng tse fetang pele ba robala. Ho na le karolo e ka kenngoang bocha e lumellang tšebeliso e phetehileng.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Chouchin Tšebetso ea Mantlha: Kerese ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Chouchin Tšebetso ea Mantlha: Kerese e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Chouchin Tšebetso ea Mantlha: Kerese e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Chouchin Candle is a pillar candle that gradually turns into a Japanese traditional Chouchin lantern as the wax melts inside.
When the candle is first lit, it looks like a normal candle, but as time passes, only the inside wax melts and gradually changes its appearance.
Different types of wax are used for inside and outside, and the outer wax does not melt even though the candle is all made of wax, allowing it to create a soft and gentle light.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimentions: H170mm x W 90mm x D90mm
Candle burning hour: 70 hours.

When the candle is finished, simply purchase a refill and the candle can be used repeatedly.
Tags: Candle, Lighting, Craft, Japanese, Gift
Production Technology: Normally the outer rim of the pillar candles melt, which causes the melted wax to leak out. Chouchin Candle uses two types of wax for inside and outside. The outer wax which is a patented technology of Pegasus Candle Co., Ltd. from Kurashiki Japan, which has a higher melting point than the normal wax, which allows it to keep the outer shape as it is and prevent the hot melting wax from leaking out. This means that there is no need to place a dish under the candle, allowing the candle to be used in the most minimal state and blend into the interior, which is a game changer to the aesthetics and usability of candles.
Design Challenge: Although the outer wax has a higher melting point, if the fire is too close or if there is any wind current, the outer wax cannot hold its shape and eventually melts. It was a challenge to keep the candle in compact size, and the fire is away enough so that the outer wax does not melt. We have tried more than 30 prototypes and tweaked the materials and size to create the current product.
Inspiration: The purpose of Chouchin Candle is to create a more relaxing atmosphere in peoples homes, and encourage the user to turn the lights off a few hours before going to bed, which increases the sleeping quality.
This became more approachable by discovering the gradually changing to lantern gimmick. Since the candle becomes more beautiful as it is used, it develops in ones mind a nurturing emotion towards the candle, which becomes a motivation to use the candle everyday.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2018 and finished in June 2021 in Tokyo Japan, and was exhibited in DESIGNART TOKYO in October 2020.
Operation Flow: Simply light up the candle wick and enjoy. Only the inner wax will melt, and the outer wax will keep its shape since the outer wax uses a patented Japanese technology, and it has a higher melting point. When the candle is finished, insert the refill and the candle can be reused.