Dhvaja Kishaufu by Bowie Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Vito na Mapambo Competition Category.

ChumaVito· 2024

Dhvaja Kishaufu

by Bowie Wong

Client: Bowie Wong

Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award Winner in Vito Category

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The Design

About Dhvaja Kishaufu

Dhvaja ni mkufu unaoweza kufunguliwa ili kuhifadhi vitu vidogo vya ukumbusho. Umbo lake limehamasishwa na dhvaja, mojawapo ya Alama Nane za Baraka katika dini ya Buddha, inayowakilisha ushindi na uwezo wa kushinda uovu. Mkufu huu umetengenezwa kwa dhahabu ya karati 18 na kukamilishwa kwa mng'ao wa kioo na ufundi wa ukingo wenye shanga. Sehemu kuu mbili huunda kito hiki: dhvaja ya mapambo na kizuizi kilichofungwa. Dhvaja hiyo huzungushwa kwa upole ili kuitenganisha na mnyororo, hivyo kuruhusu vitu kama vishungi vya nywele, maandiko matakatifu, au barua kuwekwa ndani. Muundo wake usiopitisha maji huruhusu kuvaliwa kwa muda mrefu.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award

Dhvaja Kishaufu ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima unaotolewa kwa miundo mizuri inayokidhi mahitaji ya kitaalamu na ya kiviwanda yanayotarajiwa kutoka kwa kazi zilizobuniwa vizuri. Washindi wa Chuma huonyesha ustadi mkubwa, utaalamu wa hali ya juu, uelewa wa kitaalamu na uwezo wa kibunifu wa waumbaji wao. Dhvaja Kishaufu inatarajiwa kuwa kazi inayothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambayo ni ya vitendo na bunifu. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora za tasnia na una sifa za kiufundi zenye uwezo zilizounganishwa na ujuzi na kipaji. Dhvaja Kishaufu inaheshimiwa kwa uangalifu wake na imebuniwa kutoa maboresho ya ubora wa maisha yanayosaidia kuufanya ulimwengu kuwa mahali bora zaidi.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Firstly, drawing inspiration from the dhvaja in the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism adds deep cultural significance, symbolizing victory and the power to overcome evil. Secondly, the necklace incorporates modern and sleek design techniques, showcasing a fashionable and delicate style that meets the aesthetic needs of modern individuals. Furthermore, the necklace's ability to open up allows for the storage of sentimental items or texts, providing a special way for people to keep them safe.
Dimensions & Packaging: Size: High 27.4mm wide 8.2mm
Weight: 6 grams
Tags: Dhvaja, Auspicious symbols, Memorabilia, Jewelry design, Container necklace, Waterproof design, Decorative functional necklace
Production Technology: Techniques: Mirror polishing, beaded edge craftsmanship
Material: 18k gold
Design Challenge: The challenge lies in the intricate and elaborate nature of the original form of the dhvaja, requiring the designer to express it in a minimalist way without losing its essence. In the iterative process, constant decision-making and evaluation were necessary, making it a challenging balance to maintain.
Research: This piece represents a profound exploration of Buddhist culture, auspicious symbols, and personal memorabilia preservation methods. The designer employed modern design approaches, combined with innovative craftsmanship techniques, for prototyping and testing.
Inspiration: The design inspiration for this necklace comes from the dhvaja among the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism. The designer used modern and simple techniques to create this necklace that can be opened and used to store items. It is typically used to hold items of significance, such as a baby's first hair, umbilical cord, or to store scriptures and letters. The necklace features a waterproof design for long-term wear.
Project Duration: Design Start Time: March 2018
Design Completion Time: July 2018
Operation Flow: This necklace is exquisitely simple. It consists mainly of two parts: a decorative dhvaja and an openable container. Users simply need to gently rotate the dhvaja to detach it from the necklace chain to access or store items. Additionally, the container seals tightly to ensure the safety and confidentiality of the stored items.
The designer hopes to bring a vision of a bright future to everyone by incorporating this auspicious element, where all good wishes lead to victory.
Patents: Patent No.: ZL2021 30721981.X
Team Members: Bowie Wong
Image Credits: Photo and video credits@Bowie Wong