Junk Paradise Amanani Okuqokelelwa ngu-Yawen Qiang

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Junk Paradise Amanani Okuqokelelwa olwenziwe ngu-Yawen Qiang ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2026 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lwamaThoyizi, iMidlalo kunye neeMveliso zokuZonwabisa.

IbhronziIthoyizi· 2026

Junk Paradise Amanani Okuqokelelwa

ngu Yawen Qiang

Umxhasi: Yawen Qiang

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Ithoyizi

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Malunga ne-Junk Paradise Amanani Okuqokelelwa

I-Junk Paradise luluhlu lwamanani okuqokelelwa asekwe kubalinganiswa bezilwanyana namabali amafutshane. Inani ngalinye libonisa umlinganiswa onesiphene esincinane esiguqulwe saba ngamandla okudlala. UPopo incanda wenza amafutha egqabhukayo (i-popcorn) ukugquma ameva akhe ukuze akwazi ukwanga abahlobo bakhe. USushi ingcwangube uqhuba uhambo ngesikhephe sokubukela iminenga olwenzelwe iintlanzi zomlambo ezoyika ulwandle. Aba balinganiswa benziwa njengemifanekiso eqingqiweyo yedijithali, kwenziwa iiprototayipu ngokushicilela nge-resin baze bathululwa nge-resin. Ukupeyintwa ngesitshizi ngamaleko kunye neenkcukacha ezipeyintwe ngesandla kugqibezela iqhekeza ngalinye.

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Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Junk Paradise Amanani Okuqokelelwa ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Junk Paradise Amanani Okuqokelelwa iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Junk Paradise Amanani Okuqokelelwa iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

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Iimpawu Ezizodwa: Junk Paradise is a narrative-driven collectible toy series exploring character design and storytelling. Everyone in the story has little imperfection, but they have fun in unique ways to overcome it.Popo the porcupine makes popcorn to cover his prickles so he can hug his friends while Sushi the pelican runs a whale-watching cruise for river fish afraid of the sea. Through playful characters and small stories, the collection celebrates imperfection and encourages everyone to be themselves, reminding people that everyone shines in their own unique way.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: Ducky, Duck, 20cm x 12cm x 11cm
Popo, Porcupine, 15cm x 8cm x 18cm
Sushi, Pelican, 16cm x 8cm x 16cm
Snowball, Horse, 18cm x 22cm x 12cm
Mr.All-Nighter, Raccoon, 13cm x 10cm x 16cm
Nani ,Crocodile, 9cm x 15cm x 7cm
Iithegi: Character Design, Story Telling, Art Toy, 3D sculpt, Whimsical, Narrative object, Junk Paradise, Designer Toy, Character Collection, Celebrate Imperfection
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: The project began with narrative development and character design, where stories and characters were explored through sketches and storyboards. The characters were then translated into digital 3D sculptures using ZBrush. Prototypes were realized through resin 3D printing, followed by curing, hand sanding, and surface refinement. Then the pieces are casted with resin. Final pieces were completed through layered spray painting to create depth and gradients, complemented by hand-painted details.
Umngeni Woyilo: The main challenge was translating the concept of imperfection into forms that remain visually appealing and emotionally engaging. By exploring subtle asymmetry, irregular details, diverse poses, and nuanced facial expressions, the project seeks to express character and narrative while maintaining aesthetic harmony, allowing users to intuitively connect with the pieces.
Uphando: This project is grounded in a reflection on the societal pursuit of perfection and explores how design can celebrate individuality through imperfection. By translating this concept into character driven forms, the research investigates how subtle variations, emotional cues, and story telling can foster empathy and self acceptance. The work aims to create a space where users can recognize value in difference and connect with these characters that reflect diverse ways of shining.
Inkuthazo: My inspiration comes from my daily observation of friends and wild animals. I like noticing the small imperfections in people and how they deal with them in their own ways. By using animals and their natural traits, I turn these observations into characters and stories about friendship, imperfection and being comfortable with who you are.
Ubude Beprojekthi: The project started in April.2019 in Los Angeles and was completed in Aug 2019 in Los Angeles. Later the project was exhibited at Lightbox Expo in Los Angeles, Designer Con in Vegas and CTN in Burbank.
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: Junk Paradise creates a story-driven interaction that invites users to step into its world through observation, touch, and imagination. Defined by bold forms, expressive character design, and refined hand-crafted execution, each piece invites users to engage through subtle details and visual cues that suggest personality and narrative. The experience remains open-ended, allowing users to interpret, collect, and build personal connections, gradually revealing a quiet celebration of imperfection.
Amalungu Eqela: Yawen Qiang