Design research, editorial and co-creation with Rony Chan/ 2019
Design Trust Future Studio 2019 “Heritage is Innovation” at Haw Par Mansion | https://designtrust.hk/DTFS/04-souvenirs/
House of Haw Par Hanging Mobiles
"INSPIRED BY THE CREATIVE SPIRITS OF THE HAW PAR MANSION AND AW BROTHERS, WE LOOKED INTO THE STORIES BEHIND THE FAMILY, GARDEN, INTERIORS AND OBJECTS. A SERIES OF STORYTELLING OBJECTS, AS NEW HERITAGE SOUVENIRS, ARE DEVELOPED WITH KEY DESIGN ELEMENTS TAKEN FROM THE HAW PAR MANSION AND COLLECTIONS." - RONY CHAN AND IRE TSUI
Designer Statement:
The mobile decoration is a set of creative paper hangings, inspired by the Haw Par Mansion's stained glass art, translated into a system of playful shapes. The prototype consists of 15 geometrical forms, made by die-cutting technique at Willey Printing and Box Cutting Factory in Chai Wan, and paper sponsored by Antalis HK. Following a few simple steps of "See & Make" character - making instructions, our design inspires people to create 2D & 3D graphical and animal characters, such as dragons, bats, birds, or other motifs inspired by the Mansion, and participate actively in the making of DIY souvenirs.
Design research by Ire Tsui (talkinghands) and Rony Chan
Design by Rony Chan
Hexagon Candle Holder
"INSPIRED BY THE CREATIVE SPIRITS OF THE HAW PAR MANSION AND AW BROTHERS, WE LOOKED INTO THE STORIES BEHIND THE FAMILY, GARDEN, INTERIORS AND OBJECTS. A SERIES OF STORYTELLING OBJECTS, AS NEW HERITAGE SOUVENIRS, ARE DEVELOPED WITH KEY DESIGN ELEMENTS TAKEN FROM THE HAW PAR MANSION AND COLLECTIONS." - RONY CHAN AND IRE TSUI
Designer Statement:
From Haw Par Mansion's exterior, pavilions, to decorative floor motifs, if you take a closer look into the architecture of the Mansion, you may notice that hexagonal shapes are everywhere. Collaborating with Mr Lee, a local one-man metal-factory craftsman, Rony Chan reinterpreted the iconic hexagon into a set of candle holders, ranging in three different dimensions and heights. The stackable feature references to the iconic designs of the early Tiger Balm brand's popup shop, whereas in this modern version, they become functional and adaptable to any home environment.
