Bean Dolls of the Old Trades Descanso De Pulso por Jesvin Yeo

O design Bean Dolls of the Old Trades Descanso De Pulso por Jesvin Yeo é um vencedor altamente estimado do prestigioso 2021 A' Design Award de Ferro na Categoria de Competição Design de Artigos de Presente.

FerroArtigo de Presente· 2021

Bean Dolls of the Old Trades Descanso De Pulso

por Jesvin Yeo

Cliente: Designing Cultures Studio

Vencedor do A' Design Award de Ferro na Categoria Artigo de Presente

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O Design

Sobre Bean Dolls of the Old Trades Descanso De Pulso

Fabricadas com o método tradicional de cascas de broto de feijão secas, as Bean Dolls apresentam quatro figuras simbólicas da antiga Chinatown de Cingapura: Towkay, tio Kopi, mulher Samsui e Majie. Eles ajudaram a construir a antiga Cingapura por meio da criação de empregos, fornecendo conforto, construindo infraestrutura e cuidando das crianças, respectivamente. Com o esforço dos atuais idosos de Chinatown, os bonecos de feijão são concebidos como um descanso de pulso, um brinquedo fofinho ou uma lembrança dos antigos ofícios. O objetivo é servir como musa para a descoberta da história local e incentivar as gerações mais jovens a aprofundar sua cultura.

O Reconhecimento

Sobre o A' Design Award de Ferro

Bean Dolls of the Old Trades Descanso De Pulso conquistou o A' Design Award de Ferro, um reconhecimento prestigiado atribuído a bons designs que cumprem os requisitos profissionais e industriais esperados de criações bem concebidas. Os vencedores do Ferro demonstram grande habilidade, elevada especialização, compreensão especializada e capacidade criativa dos seus criadores. Espera-se que Bean Dolls of the Old Trades Descanso De Pulso seja uma criação muito considerada, admirada e estimada, prática e inovadora. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ferro integra as melhores práticas do setor e tem características técnicas competentes associadas a conhecimento especializado e talento. Pela sua minúcia, Bean Dolls of the Old Trades Descanso De Pulso merece respeito e destina-se a proporcionar melhorias na qualidade de vida que ajudam a tornar o mundo num lugar melhor.

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Propriedades 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.
Dimensões e Embalagem: 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
Tecnologia de Produção: 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.
Desafio de Design: 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.
Pesquisa: 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.
Inspiração: 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.
Duração do Projeto: The project started in May 2010 and finished and launched in January 2012 in Singapore.
Fluxo de Operação: 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
Membros da Equipa: Jesvin Yeo
Alvin Ng
Créditos de Imagem: Image #1: Designer Jesvin Yeo, Bean dolls old trades_Main, 2012
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Image #3: Designer Jesvin Yeo, Bean dolls old trades_02, 2012
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Image #5: Designer Jesvin Yeo, Bean dolls old trades_04, 2012