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Enlighten The Universe Candle by Farnoush Mohajerani Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Homeware Design
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Farnoush Mohajerani for homeware design
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Homeware Design category for Enlighten The Universe Candle by Farnoush Mohajerani, designed for Felicita Candle. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
More About Enlighten The Universe Candle
The design is inspired by the emotional warmth and comfort of a lit candle, a beloved object for many. It combines the sensory experience of a candle with user functionality, emphasizing both connection and practicality. The challenge was creating a stationary design that remains flexible. Starting with three foundational elements, the design offers stability while allowing infinite expansion. This modular system invites users to personalize and evolve it, making the design adaptable, meaningful, and interactive over time.
About Farnoush Mohajerani
I think that throughout the history of architecture as a representative of society, it has been an indicator of values, successes and the fall of civilizations in different eras. From memorial structures to residences and buildings that make up the texture of a city, everything can be understood in relation to people and the level of culture of each period. And in today's world, the role of art and society has become more prominent than before, and people seek to understand art. Ideas and concepts always play an important role in the designs I do. And to design the work in such a way that it is understandable for the viewer and at the same time unique.
Award Record
With this recognition, Farnoush Mohajerani is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Decorative Items and Homeware Design Award
The A' Homeware Design Award is an international homeware design competition recognizing good homeware designs by leading brands and designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to homeware designers, product designers, industrial design studios and ceramic artists from all countries. Entries typically include tableware, lighting fixtures, cookware, decorative accessories, bathroom accessories and furniture. Awarded homeware designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/homeware
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/164701
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/164701
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!164701
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/359031
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Enlighten The Universe Candle
- Function
- Candle
- Category
- Homeware Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Silver, Lavender, Gray, Dim Gray and Dark Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Felicita Candle
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Farnoush Mohajerani
- Country
- Iran
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #164701
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This candle holder features a modular and expandable design that allows users to arrange multiple units from a minimum of three to an unlimited number, adapting to different spaces and needs. Its sturdy and cost-effective base allows for long-term use with easy candle replacement, ensuring continuous enjoyment without the need for new installations. Users can customize the candle placement to enhance the decor, create ambient lighting or create a relaxing atmosphere, making it a versatile, practical and beautiful solution for any environment.
- Inspiration
- The design process began with a fundamental question: Why does lighting a candle create a sense of peace? The answer lies in the activation of the four elements—Water, Air, Earth, and Fire—as follows: Water: Melted wax Air: Rising smoke Earth: Solid wax Fire: The flame This project embodies this elemental harmony in both form and function. The triangular structure reflects Fire, reflective surfaces represent Water, and varying heights symbolize the changing nature of Air, creating a holistic sensory experience.
- Research
- The design of “Enlighten the Universe” was inspired by the four elements water, air, earth, and fire engaged when a candle burns. Customer research revealed two key issues: wax dripping, which leaves a mess, and the loss of aesthetic appeal as candles deform over time. The design addresses both, offering a solution that maintains its beauty and functionality, even after repeated use. This ensures the product remains both a practical and decorative piece, embodying elegance and ease of use.
- Challenge
- The challenge focuses on the correct application of the project idea while ensuring user-friendly functionality. This product merges design and practicality, allowing for effortless candle replacement, which enhances usability. By emphasizing both aesthetics and practical use, the project demonstrates a seamless user experience. The results highlight the successful integration of the concept into a product that is both elegant and easy to use, fulfilling the project’s goals.
- Realization and Technology
- This candleholder features a modular, expandable design, allowing users to connect multiple units with magnets, from three to an unlimited number, adapting to any space. Its sturdy, cost-effective base ensures long-term use with easy candle replacement, providing continuous enjoyment without a new setup. Users can customize candle placement to enhance décor, create ambient lighting, or establish a calming atmosphere. This versatile, elegant, and functional design seamlessly blends aesthetics with practicality.
- Operation and Interaction
- This product emphasizes ease of use, allowing users to effortlessly replace candles for continuous functionality. Its cone-shaped design prevents melted wax from dripping onto surfaces, reducing mess and preserving cleanliness. This practical feature ensures the product remains functional while maintaining its visual appeal. The elegant design complements any setting, blending aesthetics and practicality for a seamless user experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in July 2024 in Isfahan/Iran and finished in September 2024.
- Specifications
- The flexibility of the project’s dimensions, particularly in terms of length and width, allows the product to be adaptable to various design contexts and user preferences. This adjustability enables the product to fit seamlessly into different environments, whether it is used in homes, commercial spaces, or specific aesthetic arrangements. The height is a significant aspect of the product, starting from twenty Cm at the base and tapering down to a minimum height of seven point six three Cm , adding both functional and aesthetic value to the design.
- Keywords
- Modular Lighting, Candle Aesthetics, Eco-Friendly Design, Customizable Decor, Ambiance Enhancement
