DESIGN NAME: 2181 Vessel
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Non Electric Aroma Diffuser
INSPIRATION: The rain, rising and changeable mist, rolling clouds in Tianlao mountain gather to form an unearthly shape stacking and climbing. Its texture derives from elegant texture, extending curve line and instantaneous impetus. By smashing appearance and discarding minor details of traditional Chinese style, new Chinese style is shaped.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In terms of shape, it is a glaze ware with a hollow center, where there is a dish shaped bamboo structure circling the glassware. In the interior of bamboo structure, there are some volcanic rock debris wrapped. 2181 vessel is an essence diffuser, which can diffuse the fragrance continuously by adding essence oil on rattan structure. The vessel can be used by stacking one upon another, to give out different fragrance.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Inspired by the ever-changing clouds of Tianmu Mountain, designers choose a varied and lightweight utensil form. This kind of utensil is composed of glass and bamboo weaving made in Xinchang, so that the style of Xinchang bamboo weaving can be better integrated into the interior space of contemporary families.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in May 2021 in ShaoXing and finished in August 2021 in Beijing.
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Apart from high quality base-kneaded glass as material, a glass material is also specially made by referring to texture of large buddha sculpture in Xinchang which has mottled spot formed by local special natural condition. The glass material recreates the mottlement.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Width 50 mm x Depth 50 mm x Height 60 mm
TAGS: Volatilize, Incense, Glassware, Texture, Efficient
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Designers need to design a more modern utensil to push forward the modernization of Xinchang bamboo weaving, one of the most important intangible cultural heritage. Its uniqueness lies in that the structure of bamboo weaving utensils draws lessons from the detailed style of Chinese wood architecture. And the project absorbs the craft characteristics of wood architecture and interprets it in a more modern style.In contrast with other aroma diffusers in the market, No. 2181 three-dimensional rattan vessel wrapping gaseous volatile ore can effectively expand the gaseous volatilization range, making the aroma easier to pervade the whole indoor space. Meanwhile, the artistic appearance allows it not only to optimize consumers’ experience in taste , but also to conduct secondary optimization in vision.
CHALLENGE: This century-old craft on the verge of extinction is provided with a design that is easier to be accepted by young consumers. All products are produced in Xinchang local factory, and recycled glass is adopted. Although there are visible impurities in the glass, I reckon that practicing environmental protection is more vital than laying stress on details.
ADDED DATE: 2021-08-22 07:42:12
TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Design director: Xiangzhi Zhao
IMAGE CREDITS: Xiangzhi Zhao, 2021.
PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Copyrights belong to Zhaoxiangzhi, China copyrights number: 2021-F-00294335, Year: 2021
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