Chouchin Kandila by James Kaoru Bury is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award na Bronse in Disenyo ng mga Produkto at Kabit na Pang-ilaw Competition Category.

BronsePag-iilaw· 2022

Chouchin Kandila

by James Kaoru Bury

Client: James Bury Design Studio

A' Design Award na Bronse Winner in Pag-iilaw Category

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The Design

About Chouchin Kandila

Ang Chouchin Candle ay isang pillar candle na unti-unting humuhugis tulad ng tradisyonal na Japanese Chouchin lantern habang natutunaw ang waks sa loob nito. Sa simulang pagsindi, mukhang ordinaryo lamang ang kandila, ngunit sa paglipas ng panahon, tanging ang panloob na waks ang natutunaw at unti-unting nagbabago ang hitsura nito. May dalawang uri ng waks na ginagamit. Ang panlabas na waks ay may mas mataas na melting point, kaya't napapanatili ng panlabas na balat ang hugis nito at napipigilan nitong tumagas ang natunaw na waks sa loob, kaya't hindi na kailangan ng plato. Ang resultang liwanag ay malambot at banayad, na idinisenyo upang tumulong sa mga tao na makapagpahinga sa bahay tuwing mga oras bago matulog. Ang isang refill ay nagbibigay-daan para sa paulit-ulit na paggamit.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bronse

Ang Chouchin Kandila ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse, isang lubhang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga natatanging disenyong nakikilala sa pagkamalikhain, katalinuhan at talas ng isip. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bronse ay mga likhang lubhang mahusay at kapansin-pansing malikhain na nagpapatunay sa malawak na karanasan, imahinasyon at pagkamaparaan ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Chouchin Kandila ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na bagay na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan sa sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya, at mahusay dahil sa pansin nito sa detalye. Ang Chouchin Kandila ay kahanga-hangang tumutugon sa mga pangangailangan, humahaplos sa mga hangarin, bumibighani sa damdamin at umaakit sa pag-uusisa.

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.