The Wisdom of Balance Kō. Whakakai nā XU Jiawen Karmen

Ko te hoahoa The Wisdom of Balance Kō. Whakakai nā XU Jiawen Karmen he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2026 A' Design Award Hiriwa i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Whakakai.

HiriwaWhakakai· 2026

The Wisdom of Balance Kō. Whakakai

nā XU Jiawen Karmen

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa i te Wāhanga Whakakai

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō The Wisdom of Balance Kō. Whakakai

Ka tuku tēnei whakakai i tētahi hokinga whai tikanga ki te taonga whakapaipai, e whakawhiti ana i tua atu i ngā tohu whairawa kia aro ki te whakamārie, te hauora me te tuakiri ahurea. He hanganga taumaha whakautu i muri he mea auaha, e tautoko ana i te ergonomics hauora, e whakaiti ana i te taumaha, ā, ka āhei te kaimau ki te mau i a rātau anō me te tū māori me te māia. E whakaatu ana i te hōhonutanga ahurea me te tuakiri whaiaro: ko te porowhita me te tapawhā e tohu ana i te mōhiotanga o te Rāwhiti mō te whakataurite i te ngāwari me te pono. He tino tauira tēnei mahi o te taonga whakapaipai e whakahōnore ana i te tinana, e whakarahi ana i te wairua, ā, e hono ana i te tangata ki ngā kōrero o ō rātau tuku iho.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Hiriwa

Ko The Wisdom of Balance Kō. Whakakai te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko The Wisdom of Balance Kō. Whakakai he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko The Wisdom of Balance Kō. Whakakai he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: In an era where jewelry design often prioritizes aesthetics over wearability, The Balance of Wisdom pioneers a paradigm shift by integrating ergonomic innovation with cultural depth. This pendant necklace features a revolutionary rear counterbalance system that redistributes the weight of the front pendant, significantly reducing cervical strain and enhancing long-term comfort. By alleviating the physical burden, the design allows the wearer to move with effortless grace, embodying a poised and confident demeanor. This innovative approach reaffirms that jewelry’s true value lies in its ability to enhance, rather than burden, the human experience—honoring the body while enriching the spirit.
Inenga & Pēketanga: Front: 43cm in length, 145g in weight (beads and front pendant)
Back: 27cm in length, 94g in weight (beads and rear pendant)
Front pendant size: 4x4x2.5cm
Rear pendant size: 7x9x2.5cm
Tūtohu: Counterbalance Pendant Necklace, Ergonomic Jewelry, Cultural Heritage Design, Middle Way Philosophy
Hangarau Whakanao: Crafted from a curated selection of Nanhong agate, turquoise, and agarwood, the necklace features a striking red jade Cong pendant at the front—an ancient ritual vessel historically used to connect heaven and earth. This is paired with an old multi-hole Tibetan Dzi bead at the back, creating a dialogue between ancient craftsmanship and modern design sensibilities.
Wero Hoahoa: The primary challenge was achieving the precise weight balance between the front and rear pendants. Through iterative testing of over 12 different weight and length configurations, the design was refined to ensure optimal comfort and posture support without compromising aesthetic impact. Furthermore, in a luxury market often defined by excess, this project sought to redefine jewelry’s purpose: to create objects that honor the body, enrich the spirit, and connect us to the stories that define us. This required a deliberate rejection of superficial opulence in favor of intentionality and meaning.
Rangahau: The jade Cong pendant is a cube of red agate with a round hollow, drawing from the ancient Chinese cosmology of “round sky and square ground.” Historically, Cong were vital ritual objects symbolizing the connection between heaven and earth, and markers of nobility and authority. In this design, the juxtaposition of square and circle becomes a modern metaphor for the Eastern wisdom of balancing flexibility and integrity—qualities essential for sustainable relationships and personal well-being. This philosophical underpinning is mirrored in the counterbalance structure, which is engineered to support physical health, creating a holistic design that nurtures both body and spirit.
Whakaaweawe: Rooted in the ancient Chinese philosophy of the “Middle Way,” The Balance of Wisdom reinterprets the wisdom of balance as a living practice, not an abstract concept. This necklace embodies the ideal of navigating life with both flexibility (symbolized by the circle) and integrity (symbolized by the square). The front pendant, a jade Cong, vividly materializes this duality—its square outer form and round inner hollow echoing the cosmology of “round heaven, square earth.” The rear counterbalance design is not merely a technical solution but a tangible practice of this philosophy, ensuring the wearer carries themselves with natural poise, free from the physical burden of traditional heavy pendants. This design redefines adornment as a vessel for cultural resonance and personal identity, moving beyond mere symbols of wealth to become a quiet assertion of wisdom and intentionality.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: 1 month, Hong Kong
Rerenga Mahi: The rear pendant acts as a precise counterweight, carefully calibrated to offset the front pendant’s mass. Through rigorous testing of various weight and length configurations, the design achieves a perfect equilibrium: the front section (145g, 43cm) and rear section (94g, 27cm) work in harmony to promote a naturally healthy posture. This meticulous attention to ergonomics not only conforms to the body’s needs but also exudes a dignified, ancient beauty, creating a seamless fusion of function and form.
Ngā Mema o te Rōpū: Xu Jiawen Karmen
Whakamana Whakaahua: Image/Photo/Video: Xu Jiawen Karmen
Sound: Ao Ri Ge Le
Model: Xu Jiawen Karmen