Chirp Peek Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Fifi Sórí Ìta by Meiqing Tian

Chirp Peek Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Fifi Sórí Ìta by Meiqing Tian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun-èlò Pápá Eré, Ètò Eré àti Ọgbà Ìtura Competition Category.

IrinPápá Eré· 2025

Chirp Peek Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Fifi Sórí Ìta

by Meiqing Tian

Client: Mei

Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award Winner in Pápá Eré Category

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The Design

About Chirp Peek Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Fifi Sórí Ìta

Àkọsílẹ̀ Ìwé: Ìfisórí ìta yìí so àwọn àdúgbò ìlú pọ̀ mọ́ àwọn ẹranko igbó agbègbè nípa dídàpọ̀ ẹ̀rọ ìwòlódì (periscope) àti ẹ̀rọ ìfúnni oúnjẹ fún ẹyẹ, tí ó ń jẹ́ kí àwọn olùmúlò lè ṣàkíyèsí àwọn ẹyẹ láì dààmú wọn. Ó ń pe àwùjọ láti kópa nípasẹ̀ àwọn nǹkan ìṣeré àti ẹ̀kọ́, ó ń mú ìmọ̀ pọ̀ sí i nípa ẹranko igbó ìlú ó sì ń kojú ọ̀ràn ìdánìkanwà àwọn ẹ̀yà. A ṣe é pẹ̀lú àwọn ẹ̀ka tí ó ń rìn díẹ̀ fún ìdúróṣinṣin àti ìtọ́jú kékeré, ìfisórí yìí ń mú ọ̀wọ̀ dàgbà fún ìṣẹ̀dá. A kó èsì láti ọ̀dọ̀ àwọn ògbóntarìgì àti àwọn tí ń bẹ ọgbà ìtura láti mú èrò náà dára sí i àti láti ṣàyẹ̀wò ipa rẹ̀ lórí àyíká.

The Recognition

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award

Chirp Peek Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Fifi Sórí Ìta jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó dára tí wọ́n pàdé àwọn ohun tí iṣẹ́ àti ilé-iṣẹ́ nílò tí a retí láti ọ̀dọ̀ àwọn ẹ̀dá tí a ṣàwòṣe dáradára. Àwọn olùborí Irin ń fi ìjáfáfá ńlá, ìmọ̀ pàtó gíga, òye ògbóǹtarìgì àti agbára ìṣẹ̀dá àwọn olùṣẹ̀dá wọn hàn. A retí pé Chirp Peek Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Fifi Sórí Ìta yóò jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó wúlò tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ ilé-iṣẹ́ jọ, ó sì ní àwọn ànímọ́ ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ tó péye tí a so mọ́ ìmọ̀ ṣíṣe àti ẹ̀bùn. A bọ̀wọ̀ fún Chirp Peek Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Fifi Sórí Ìta nítorí ìfọ̀kànbalẹ̀ rẹ̀, a sì ṣàwòṣe rẹ̀ láti pèsè ìmúdára ìgbésí ayé tó ń ran ayé lọ́wọ́ láti di ibi tó dára jù.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This design explores how park installations can enhance connections between urban communities and wildlife. Combining fun and educational elements, it engages the public, boosts environmental awareness, and fosters appreciation for nature. Research offers insights for urban planning and public art.
Dimensions & Packaging: 135mm x 187mm x 1135.5mm
Tags: public space, installation, wildlife, community, education, playground, park
Production Technology: Powdercoated aluminum.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge in designing this outdoor installation is minimizing the number of moving parts to ensure functionality while reducing the risk of wear and tear from public use. The design must also consider durability, aiming for minimal and simple maintenance requirements to ensure long-term usability in outdoor settings.
Research: Expert interviews were conducted with a diverse group, including an education learning coordinator, a naturalist, the NestWatch project leader, an industrial designer, and a landscape architect. These experts were shown the concept drawings and the first prototype to gain their insights, experiences, and perspectives on integrating nature into urban environments, as well as their opinions on the overall concept.
To gather potential users' thoughts, I took the prototype to a local park and engaged with random park-goers for their feedback. The diverse perspectives included input from a bird magazine editor, bird enthusiasts, a wildlife observer, a dog owner, a father of two... Their feedback provided valuable insights into the potential user base. While everyone expressed interest in the idea, they also shared some concerns, which have been noted for further consideration.
Inspiration: Combining a periscope and bird feeder, it allows users to observe birds from a distance without disturbing them. It blends playful and educational elements to engage the public, raising awareness of local urban wildlife and fostering a reconnection with nature. Addressing "species loneliness," it encourages appreciation and celebration of city wildlife. The project aims to foster respect and responsibility towards the environment, using experiments and interviews to assess impact.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2023 and finished in May 2024 in New York.
Operation Flow: This installation is designed for public spaces such as community gardens, playgrounds, and parks. Once installed by staff, it allows birds to interact with the feeder while visitors can observe them up close from a distance, ensuring minimal disturbance to the birds' natural behavior. Staff will need to periodically refill the feeder, and regular cleaning of the installation is necessary to maintain hygiene and the quality of the visitor experience.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #2: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #3: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #4: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #5: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Video Credits: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024