Chalim Tea Sets by Jiyoung Choi

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DESIGN DETAILS

DESIGN NAME:
Chalim

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Tea Sets

INSPIRATION:
I thought that one of the things we lost after COVID was "Cha-lim" culture. It is a traditional Korean dining culture that is formalized and includes serving each other and one's own. This culture is a kind of respect of everyday life. I'm focused on tea dining and tried to provide a modern solution from traditional elements. I experimented with applying Korean crafts to production and discovered the possibility of using Korean natural lacquering as tableware when applied to 3d printing.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
"Chalim" is a 3d printed tea set with Korean natural lacquer 'Ottchil' applied. It looks like traditional Korean teaware, but if you look closely, it reveals its own beauty. Interestingly, 3D printing is similar to the ceramic production process, and it is easy to manufacture and finished with natural lacquering, making it sustainable for a long time. This approach raises questions about tradition and modernity.

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
It is designed to stack teapots, plates, and teacups, so users can store them easily and enjoy a unified look when using them together. The plate lid can be used as a teacup coaster so that users can enjoy the tea comfortably without other equipment for tea dining.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
The project started in January 2021 and finished in June 2021 in Seoul.

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
Chalim is made by bio-filaments and Ott(Toxicodendron vernicifluum), painted with natural lacquer 'Ottchil' after 3d printing without assembly. It is hand lacquered and goes through several drying and repainting processes.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
Dimensions: Teapot 140 x 190 x 73 mm / Teacup 65 x 65 x 54 mm / Tea plate 130 x 130 x 30 mm Materials: Ott(natural lacquer), bio-filaments.

TAGS:
Tea set, Teaware, Cup, Plate, 3d print, Craft, Traditional, Material, Object, Industrial Design

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
I refine user scenarios and structures based on research on general Korean teaware and "Cha-lim" culture. I experimented with applying the Korean craft technique on a 3d printed surface, adjusting the Ottchil density, and testing the texture.

CHALLENGE:
The process of refining culture to be applied to modern life while maintaining the traditional mood was challenging. Before designing the form, I had to prioritize experimenting with the materials and test the craftsmanship, and due to the COVID, I had to find material around me. On the other hand, I discovered the positive aspects of the "Cha-lim" culture in the lockdown situation. I was able to find the user scenario by doing a tea ceremony in daily life. At the end of the experiment, I discovered the potential of tableware for dining, including the tea series, with a traditional and modern material finish.

ADDED DATE:
2021-08-05 14:42:31

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IMAGE CREDITS:
Jiyoung Choi, 2021

PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS:
Copyrights belong to Jiyoung Choi, 2021

CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS
	NAME: Jiyoung Choi PROFILE: Jiyoung Choi is a designer based in Seoul, Republic of Korea. She is majoring in product design at Korea national university of arts (K`arts). The main keyword of her work is 'balance' and 'perspective'. She loves the process of progressing her work based on contrasting concepts surrounding her.

AWARD DETAILS
	Chalim Tea Sets by Jiyoung Choi is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category, 2021 - 2022. · Read the interview with designer Jiyoung Choi for design Chalim here. · Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Jiyoung Choi. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Jiyoung Choi.