Memorial Capsule Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ithunga Lezilwane Ezifuywayo ngu-Paul Heredia and Hiromi Komiyama

Umdwebo Memorial Capsule Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ithunga Lezilwane Ezifuywayo ngu-Paul Heredia and Hiromi Komiyama ungumnqobi ohlonishwa kakhulu womklomelo odumile we-2026 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni Somncintiswano se-Umqondo.

IbhulonziUmqondo· 2026

Memorial Capsule Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ithunga Lezilwane Ezifuywayo

ngu Paul Heredia and Hiromi Komiyama

Iklayenti: Dainichido Inc.

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Mayelana ne-Memorial Capsule Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ithunga Lezilwane Ezifuywayo

Umbhalo Wencwadi: Leli thunga lezilwane ezifuywayo elibolayo ngokwemvelo lakhelwe ukunikeza indlela yokuvalelisa emnene neqhubekayo. Lithathelwe kwimikhuba yaseJapane yesikhumbuzo sasekhaya kanye nokungcwatshwa okwemvelo, linikeza indlela esimeme yokuhlonipha impilo. Isakhiwo esinezingxenye ezimbili esinesivalo esinamathambo enza kuvikeleke umlotha ukuze ubukiswe noma ungcwatshwe, kanti isihlobiso esincane sisala nomnikazi njengesikhumbuzo. Lakhiwe nge-bioplastic enamagobolondo ezimbaza acolisisiwe, ithunga libuyela emhlabeni ngokwemvelo. Ukugcina kwalo okungabengezelanga kanye nemikhawulo yalo ethambile kumema ukuthinta, kunikeza induduzo kanye namasiko ngesikhathi sokulila.

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Mayelana ne-Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Memorial Capsule Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ithunga Lezilwane Ezifuywayo iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Memorial Capsule Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ithunga Lezilwane Ezifuywayo ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Memorial Capsule Umsebenzi Oyinhloko: Ithunga Lezilwane Ezifuywayo iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

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Izici Ezihlukile: This product is a biodegradable urn supporting grieving pet owners through a gentle, continuous farewell. Inspired by Japanese home memorials and natural burials, it offers an intimate, sustainable way to honor life. A two-part structure with threaded lid keeps ashes secure while allowing burial with the urn; a small charm stays with the owner. Made from bioplastic with powdered oyster shells, it naturally biodegrades. Warm matte texture and soft contours invite touch, easing grief.
Izilinganiso Nokupakisha: Urn dimensions Diameter 120 x H195 mm, capacity approximately 950 cc. Total weight (urn and charm) approximately 420 g. Charm size varies by design. Made from ECOSHELL (bioplastic with powdered oyster shells), charm crafted in silver, copper, and gold alloy. Two-part body with threaded lid ensures stability and prevents accidental spillage. Matte finish and soft contours enhance tactile comfort. Packaging for urn: W170 x H246 x D140 mm, for charm: W80 x H80 x D35 mm.
Amathegi: pet urn, pet memorial, biodegradable urn, grief care, eco-friendly design, sustainable product, natural burial, oyster shell bioplastic, home memorial, tactile design
Ubuchwepheshe Bokukhiqiza: This urn is made from ECOSHELL, a biodegradable material created by blending finely crushed oyster shells into a biomass-based resin. Its lid and base are joined with a precisely engineered screw thread, ensuring the contents remain secure even if the urn is tipped over, an advantage over conventional urns. A small charm, crafted from an alloy of silver, copper, and gold, remains with the owner as a keepsake. The urn itself has a warm matte texture and soft contours, inviting touch, fostering new rituals, and easing the pain of loss.
Inselele Yokudweba: The main challenge was designing an urn that fosters emotional healing while redefining traditional perceptions of memorialization. We overcame difficulties in translating intangible emotions into tangible design features, integrating Japanese home memorial traditions with natural burial practices. External limits included sourcing and molding a biodegradable yet durable material, and ensuring a secure screw-top structure without sacrificing warmth and tactility.
Ucwaningo: This qualitative design research identified a lack of meaningful mourning rituals for bereaved pet owners. Through literature review, cultural analysis, and interviews, we examined emotional changes, recovery processes, and posthumous communication with pets. Insights informed the form, structure, and materials, designing not only a physical urn but also a process that naturally supports emotional healing through use.
Ugqozi: The design was inspired by the emotional gap many pet owners face after loss: the absence of meaningful mourning rituals. Drawing on Japanese customs of keeping ashes at home and the emerging practice of natural burials, it enables a continuous, personal farewell from collection to burial. Insights from grief care research and dialogues with bereaved owners shaped the structure, materials, and tactile qualities, offering a nature-connected and emotionally supportive alternative to traditional urns.
Ubude Bephrojekthi: The project commenced in October 2022 in Hiroshima, Japan, where planning and development took place, and the design was completed in June 2023. Released in March 2025, it continues to be available.
Ukuhamba Kokusebenza: After cremation, the pet’s ashes are placed into the urn and taken home. It can be kept nearby for home memorialization, with the charm attached as a daily reminder. Owners can hold, stroke, or speak to it as they would in life, offering comfort and time for grieving. When ready, the ashes and urn can be buried to return to nature, while the charm is removed and kept close as a lasting keepsake.
Amapathenti: Pending Patent Application No. 2024-125606, DAINICHIDO Inc., Japan
Trademark (2024) DAINICHIDO Inc., Japan
Amalungu Eqembu: Designer : Paul Heredia
Designer : Hiromi Komiyama
Amakhredithi Ezithombe: Image #1: Photographer Tatsuya Tabii, 2024.
Image #2: Photographer Tatsuya Tabii, 2024.
Image #3: Photographer Tatsuya Tabii, 2024.
Image #4: Photographer Tatsuya Tabii, 2024.
Image #5: Photographer Tatsuya Tabii, 2024.