Coral 茶壺 by Swee Tuan Pang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 美術設計 Competition Category.

銀美術· 2020

Coral 茶壺

by Swee Tuan Pang

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 美術 Category

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The Design

About Coral 茶壺

珊瑚係一件手工製作嘅茶壺，靈感源自海珊瑚錯綜複雜嘅形態同質感。單一嘅手柄令茶壺可以由任何方向拎起，無論係從上、從左定係從右，反映咗唔同文化拎茶壺嘅多種方式。壺身背面嘅凹陷位設計，令茶壺可以被捏住並提起。壺蓋嘅設計融入手柄之中，令線條環繞整個造型流暢延伸。珊瑚以盤築成型，經過改造、雕刻同質感處理嘅陶土製作而成，最後施以志野釉，並以氧化燒成。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Coral 茶壺是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Coral 茶壺將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Coral 茶壺是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Coral-inspired, this teapot has a single handle that effectively encompasses handling the teapot from all directions (overhead, left or right) and is inclusive of the myriad of ways different cultures handle a teapot. The indent at the back of the pot allows the pot to be pinched and lifted. Incorporating the lid's design into the handle, the lines of the teapot pleasingly flows around the whole form.
Dimensions & Packaging: 125mm x 90mm x 165mm
Tags: ceramic, teapot, coral, earthenware, carved, handmade
Production Technology: Coil-constructed, altered, carved and textured earthenware; shino glaze, oxidation fired (1200°C)
Design Challenge: The most challenging part was constructing the handle. Clay being a soft and malleable material prior firing made it difficult to maintain and keep the overhead handle in position. The highly intricate coral texture of the teapot also required a lot of meticulous work.
Inspiration: As a child, I loved visiting the beach with my family. Picking seashells and exploring the corals that were washed on the shores was my favourite pastime. Memories of these happy moments have always stayed firmly with me. Inspired by the intricacy and elegant details on corals, I created the series "Coral - Rhythm of the Seas", to commemorate the wonderful times of my childhood.
Project Duration: Started in January 2013 and finished in February 2013.
Operation Flow: With its single handle, this teapot can effectively be handled from all directions (overhead, left or right). It embraces a culturally myriad of ways of handling a teapot.
Image Credits: Chan Han Onn