Bean Dolls of the Old Trades Reposamuñecas de Jesvin Yeo

El diseño Bean Dolls of the Old Trades Reposamuñecas de Jesvin Yeo es un ganador altamente estimado del prestigioso 2021 A' Design Award de Hierro en la categoría de competición Diseño de Artículos de Regalo.

HierroArtículos de Regalo· 2021

Bean Dolls of the Old Trades Reposamuñecas

de Jesvin Yeo

Cliente: Designing Cultures Studio

Ganador del A' Design Award de Hierro en la Categoría Artículos de Regalo

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El Diseño

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Fabricadas con el método tradicional de cáscaras de brotes de soja secas, las Bean Dolls presentan cuatro figuras simbólicas del antiguo barrio chino de Singapur: Towkay, el tío Kopi, la mujer Samsui y Majie. Ayudaron a construir el antiguo Singapur mediante la creación de puestos de trabajo, la comodidad de una taza de café, la construcción de infraestructura y el cuidado de los niños, respectivamente. Con el esfuerzo de los ancianos del barrio chino actual, los muñecos de frijol se diseñan como un reposamuñecas, un peluche o un recuerdo de los viejos oficios. Su objetivo es servir como musa para el descubrimiento de la historia local y alentar a las generaciones más jóvenes a profundizar en su cultura.

El Reconocimiento

Acerca del A' Design Award de Hierro

Bean Dolls of the Old Trades Reposamuñecas ha ganado el A' Design Award de Hierro, un reconocimiento prestigioso concedido a buenos diseños que cumplen los requisitos profesionales e industriales que se esperan de creaciones bien diseñadas. Los ganadores de Hierro demuestran gran habilidad, alta especialización, comprensión experta y capacidad creativa de sus creadores. Se espera que Bean Dolls of the Old Trades Reposamuñecas sea una creación muy apreciada, admirada y querida, práctica e innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Hierro integra las mejores prácticas del sector y tiene características técnicas competentes unidas a conocimiento práctico y talento. Bean Dolls of the Old Trades Reposamuñecas es respetado por su minuciosidad y está concebido para aportar mejoras en la calidad de vida que ayudan a hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.

Detrás del Diseño

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Propiedades Únicas: Hand-sewn and filled with dried bean sprout husks, the Bean Dolls of four symbolic figures of Singapore old Chinatown are designed as a wrist rest, a plushie, or a memento of the early trades of Singapore. The design is a combined effort of the designer and the elderly of current Chinatown who used the traditional method of making bean husk pillows. The design seeks to raise public awareness and serve as a muse for the younger generations to discover local history, culture and heritage.
Dimensiones y Embalaje: 120 mm x 60 mm x 270 mm
Estimated dimensions as the size of the hand-sewn bean dolls may vary slightly.
Etiquetas: Traditional Occupations, Old Trades, Cultural Heritage, Bean Doll, Wrist Rest
Tecnología de Producción: The making of the bean dolls was a community effort. With help from the elderly of Kreta Ayer Senior Activity Centre, sacks of bean sprout husks were collected from neighbours, washed and dried in the sun till the husks are dried and solidified. The dried husks were then left in a cool, dry place and carefully handpicked for production. Illustrations of the figures were printed on organic textiles using digital textile printing, which is an eco-friendly process. Next, the elderly cut and stitched the fabric, stuffed them with bean sprout husks, cotton and gave shape to a nice and firm bean doll.
Desafío de Diseño: The challenge was to interview the remaining trade people as they:
i) only speak dialects which lead to some difficulty in understanding
ii) are too old to be interviewed
iii) feel ashamed of their ex-job
iv) are the only survivor of their trade (Samsui woman and Majie) and has been interviewed too many times before.
Samsui woman, dressed in blue samfoos and a red headgear, is a construction worker who fetches building materials. Majie, dressed in black and white samfoos, dedicate their lives to servanthood with unwavering loyalty.
Investigación: The project employed Cultural Design Studies method to explore the culture of old trades and occupations of Chinatown from 1950 to1970. Desk research and empirical data from scholars and trade people were collected and analyzed to envisages the culture through the perspective of visual communication and to shape multiple conceptions of place and identity. The design outputs are functional mementoes that aim to promote the values and appreciative awareness of Asian cultures and history. Commission by the Singapore Chinatown Association and funded by the National Heritage Board.
Inspiración: The project was inspired by the small bean husks pillow used by Chinese Singaporeans to give a sense of security and cushions any sudden noises that may shock their babies. Relating jobs with security. The initial idea was to introduce exciting occupations in the 1950s, such as gangsters of secret societies and coolie, laborer from China. However, the client rejected the unglamorous occupations to avoid any touchy subject. Eventually, the design focused on people who help built Singapore.
Duración del Proyecto: The project started in May 2010 and finished and launched in January 2012 in Singapore.
Flujo de Operación: The design is multifunctional as it can be used a wrist rest or played as a comfort stuffed toy. Importantly, it is also a memento of the old trade of Singapore Chinatown, which supported the critical period of the development and independence of Singapore. Through interaction, the design seeks to raise public interests and encourage the younger generations to probe further into our culture and heritage.
Patentes: Copyrights belong to Jesvin Yeo, 2012-2020
Miembros del Equipo: Jesvin Yeo
Alvin Ng
Créditos de Imagen: Image #1: Designer Jesvin Yeo, Bean dolls old trades_Main, 2012
Image #2: Designer Jesvin Yeo, Bean dolls old trades_01, 2012
Image #3: Designer Jesvin Yeo, Bean dolls old trades_02, 2012
Image #4: Designer Jesvin Yeo, Bean dolls old trades_03, 2012
Image #5: Designer Jesvin Yeo, Bean dolls old trades_04, 2012