Eclosion 種植器 by Chung Wei Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 傢俱設計 Competition Category.

鐵傢俱· 2023

Eclosion 種植器

by Chung Wei Wang

Client: Chung Wei Wang

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Eclosion 種植器

Eclosion是一款模組化種植器，幫助人們栽培植物並飼養蝴蝶，提供觀察大自然生命週期的機會。它可作為花園或家居的傢俱組合，同時亦是蝴蝶與植物的棲息地。Eclosion旨在保護帝王斑蝶並促進其種群繁衍，從而維持帝王斑蝶的永續遷徙。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Eclosion 種植器是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Eclosion 種植器將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Eclosion 種植器因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Eclosion is a modular planter designed for growing plants and raising butterflies, also creating an ideal environment to observe the natural life cycle. This product can be utilized as an aesthetically pleasing furniture set in both indoor and outdoor spaces while also serving as a safe and nurturing habitat for butterflies and plants. It is rotatable and stackable which enable users to customize the product to fit the interior design of the home space.
Dimensions & Packaging: 300*300*300mm / 300*300*450mm
The height is not fixed because it is a modular planter, and it can be customized into different designs.
Tags: Planter, furniture, sculpture, life-centered
Production Technology: The planter is made from molded recycled wheat plastic, a sustainable material that helps reduce the use of woods, which is a significant contributor to climate change. In addition, the wire used in the product is made of milkweed floss fabric, derived from the monarch butterfly's host plants. This material is created from recycled waste left behind by the butterflies. All materials incorporated into the planter are biodegradable and recyclable, emphasizing its environmentally-friendly design.
Design Challenge: Choosing the right materials for the Eclosion was a big challenge. The product is meant to help protect butterflies in the face of climate change and habitat loss, so I needed materials that were good for the environment. I chose materials that could be recycled or would break down easily without harming the environment. To make the planter work for butterflies, plants, and children, I did lots of research and found a solution that uses wires to make a partly open space. This design lets all the different things in the planter live together peacefully.
Research: The research for the project involved an extensive investigation into the decline of the monarch butterfly population, which led to a field trip to the monarch butterfly reserve area in Mexico to deepen understanding of the milkweed host plant and butterfly ecology. Additionally, interviews were conducted with people with experience raising butterflies to gather feedback on existing habitat products and analyze user experience. The culmination of this research and analysis has resulted in the development of a customizable features, bio-inspired shapes, and sustainable materials choice.
Inspiration: The inspiration comes from the decline of the monarch butterfly population has become a critical concern due to habitat loss and the climate change. Moreover, many people have raised butterflies at home, but the products on the market lack proper design and are challenging to observe. Thus, the planter is designed to serve multiple purposes, not only habitat for butterfly raising but also furniture with aesthetic style. In addition, the planter can provides children a closer look to observe the natural life.
Project Duration: The project started in 2022 and was finished in 2023 in New York .
Operation Flow: As a flexible modular planter that can be used in many different ways. For example, it can be used as an outdoor decoration with plants and butterflies, providing a beautiful view of nature. The units can be rotated to create various designs, making the planter even more versatile. Moreover, the Eclosion can be customized to fit the user's preferred interior design style, making it suitable for different indoor spaces. Finally, it's also a tool for children to learn how to raise butterflies and appreciate nature's beauty.
Team Members: Chung Wei Wang
Image Credits: Image#1: Creator, Chung Wei Wang, 2023.
Image#2: Creator, Chung Wei Wang, 2023.
Image#3: Creator, Chung Wei Wang, 2023.
Image#4: Creator, Chung Wei Wang, 2023.
Image#5: Creator, Chung Wei Wang, 2023.