Memorial Capsule Urna za kućne ljubimce – dizajner Paul Heredia and Hiromi Komiyama

Dizajn Memorial Capsule Urna za kućne ljubimce čiji je autor Paul Heredia and Hiromi Komiyama iznimno je cijenjeni dobitnik prestižne nagrade 2026 Brončana nagrada A' Design Award u natjecateljskoj kategoriji Ideja i Konceptualni Dizajn.

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Memorial Capsule Urna za kućne ljubimce

autor/ica Paul Heredia and Hiromi Komiyama

Klijent: Dainichido Inc.

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O dizajnu Memorial Capsule Urna za kućne ljubimce

Ova biorazgradiva urna za kućne ljubimce osmišljena je kako bi pružila nježan i neprekidan oproštaj. Inspirirana japanskim tradicijama kućnog obilježavanja uspomena i prirodnim ukopima, nudi održiv način odavanja počasti životu. Dvodijelna struktura s navojnim poklopcem sigurno čuva pepeo za izlaganje ili ukop, dok mali privjesak ostaje vlasniku kao uspomena. Izrađena od bioplastike s praškom od školjki kamenica, urna se prirodno vraća zemlji. Njezina mat završna obrada i mekane obline pozivaju na dodir, pružajući utjehu i rituale tijekom žalovanja.

Priznanje

O nagradi Brončana nagrada A' Design Award

Memorial Capsule Urna za kućne ljubimce je pobjednik Brončane nagrade A' Design Award, visoko prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje izvanrednim dizajnima što se odlikuju kreativnošću, domišljatošću i oštroumnošću. Brončani pobjednici izdašno su vješti i upečatljivo kreativni artefakti koji potvrđuju golemo iskustvo, maštu i snalažljivost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Memorial Capsule Urna za kućne ljubimce bude visoko cijenjen, voljen i njegovan predmet koji je izuzetno profesionalan i inovativan. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Brončanu nagradu A' Design Award uključuje najbolje prakse u umjetnosti, znanosti, dizajnu i tehnologiji i izvrstan je zbog pažnje posvećene detaljima. Memorial Capsule Urna za kućne ljubimce sjajno zadovoljava potrebe, dotiče želje, očarava osjećaje i privlači znatiželju.

Iza dizajna

Komplet za medije

Zasluge, članovi tima i tehnički detalji koje je dostavio dizajner.

Jedinstvena svojstva: This product is a biodegradable urn supporting grieving pet owners through a gentle, continuous farewell. Inspired by Japanese home memorials and natural burials, it offers an intimate, sustainable way to honor life. A two-part structure with threaded lid keeps ashes secure while allowing burial with the urn; a small charm stays with the owner. Made from bioplastic with powdered oyster shells, it naturally biodegrades. Warm matte texture and soft contours invite touch, easing grief.
Dimenzije i pakiranje: Urn dimensions Diameter 120 x H195 mm, capacity approximately 950 cc. Total weight (urn and charm) approximately 420 g. Charm size varies by design. Made from ECOSHELL (bioplastic with powdered oyster shells), charm crafted in silver, copper, and gold alloy. Two-part body with threaded lid ensures stability and prevents accidental spillage. Matte finish and soft contours enhance tactile comfort. Packaging for urn: W170 x H246 x D140 mm, for charm: W80 x H80 x D35 mm.
Oznake: pet urn, pet memorial, biodegradable urn, grief care, eco-friendly design, sustainable product, natural burial, oyster shell bioplastic, home memorial, tactile design
Proizvodna tehnologija: This urn is made from ECOSHELL, a biodegradable material created by blending finely crushed oyster shells into a biomass-based resin. Its lid and base are joined with a precisely engineered screw thread, ensuring the contents remain secure even if the urn is tipped over, an advantage over conventional urns. A small charm, crafted from an alloy of silver, copper, and gold, remains with the owner as a keepsake. The urn itself has a warm matte texture and soft contours, inviting touch, fostering new rituals, and easing the pain of loss.
Dizajnerski izazov: The main challenge was designing an urn that fosters emotional healing while redefining traditional perceptions of memorialization. We overcame difficulties in translating intangible emotions into tangible design features, integrating Japanese home memorial traditions with natural burial practices. External limits included sourcing and molding a biodegradable yet durable material, and ensuring a secure screw-top structure without sacrificing warmth and tactility.
Istraživanje: This qualitative design research identified a lack of meaningful mourning rituals for bereaved pet owners. Through literature review, cultural analysis, and interviews, we examined emotional changes, recovery processes, and posthumous communication with pets. Insights informed the form, structure, and materials, designing not only a physical urn but also a process that naturally supports emotional healing through use.
Inspiracija: The design was inspired by the emotional gap many pet owners face after loss: the absence of meaningful mourning rituals. Drawing on Japanese customs of keeping ashes at home and the emerging practice of natural burials, it enables a continuous, personal farewell from collection to burial. Insights from grief care research and dialogues with bereaved owners shaped the structure, materials, and tactile qualities, offering a nature-connected and emotionally supportive alternative to traditional urns.
Trajanje projekta: The project commenced in October 2022 in Hiroshima, Japan, where planning and development took place, and the design was completed in June 2023. Released in March 2025, it continues to be available.
Tijek rada: After cremation, the pet’s ashes are placed into the urn and taken home. It can be kept nearby for home memorialization, with the charm attached as a daily reminder. Owners can hold, stroke, or speak to it as they would in life, offering comfort and time for grieving. When ready, the ashes and urn can be buried to return to nature, while the charm is removed and kept close as a lasting keepsake.
Patenti: Pending Patent Application No. 2024-125606, DAINICHIDO Inc., Japan
Trademark (2024) DAINICHIDO Inc., Japan
Članovi tima: Designer : Paul Heredia
Designer : Hiromi Komiyama
Zasluge za fotografije: Image #1: Photographer Tatsuya Tabii, 2024.
Image #2: Photographer Tatsuya Tabii, 2024.
Image #3: Photographer Tatsuya Tabii, 2024.
Image #4: Photographer Tatsuya Tabii, 2024.
Image #5: Photographer Tatsuya Tabii, 2024.