Press Release
Golden A' Design Award in Art and Stationery Supplies Design Goes to Shearing Magnetic Absorption by Xin Se
Xin Se recognized for art and stationery supplies design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Shearing Magnetic Absorption by Xin Se, designed for Niceobject, has been granted the Golden A' Design Award in the Art and Stationery Supplies Design category. The recognition forms part of 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 scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Golden A' Design Award Explained
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
More About Shearing Magnetic Absorption
This is a magnetic paper organizer stationery that draws its design inspiration from the image of an adorable sheep. It creates the visual effect of the paper clips becoming the sheep's wool. It evokes the image of a charming sheep standing on the desk, holding paper clips as if they were tufts of wool, adding an element of fun and whimsy to the task of organizing. It not only fulfills functional requirements but also engages users emotionally through its unique and story like features.
About Xin Se
During my 23 years experience of product design, many products have successfully come into the market. The products which I have designed cover a wide span of different industries, such as IT, household products, medical equipment, graphic design, packaging etc. My works of products which are already in the market and concept product designs have won international awards for many times.With an independent designer brand, I hope that every product under the brand can become a beautiful encounter, a happy encounter and a warm companion in your life.
Award Record
With this recognition, Xin Se is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Art and Stationery Supplies Design Award
The A' Art Supplies Design Award is an international industrial design competition recognizing best art supplies by leading brands and manufacturers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to art supplies designers, stationery designers, industrial design studios and art supplies brands from all countries. Typical entries include brushes, paints, sketchbooks, pencils, pastels and easels. The awarded art supply designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/art-supplies
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is 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. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously 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. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which 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, uploading a work and receiving a 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. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/167401
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/167401
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!167401
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/149671
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Shearing Magnetic Absorption
- Function
- Magnetic Absorption
- Category
- Art and Stationery Supplies Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Packaging & Retail and Arts
- Colors
- Tan, Rosy Brown, Firebrick, Black and Peru
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Niceobject
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Xin Se
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #167401
Credits
- Team
- Se Xin
- Image Credits
- SE Xin, Combination chart,2024; SE Xin,independent,2024; SE Xin,interaction,2024; SE Xin,status,2024; SE Xin,smile,2024
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This is a magnetic paper organizer stationery that draws its design inspiration from the image of an adorable sheep. It creates the visual effect of the paper clips becoming the sheep's wool. It evokes the image of a charming sheep standing on the desk, Holding paper clips as if they were tufts of wool, adding an element of fun and whimsy to the task of organizing. It not only fulfills functional requirements but also engages users emotionally through its unique and story like features.
- Inspiration
- Upon viewing the image of sheep shearing, I was inspired by the narrative potential it held. Consequently, I developed this design wherein the user employs a paper clip to simulate the act of shearing the sheep.
- Research
- Rather than excessively pursuing technological advancements, we endeavor to employ design methodologies to infuse overlooked everyday items with emotional resonance and warmth. This approach enables users to experience the warmth and emotional connection that design can bring to their daily lives.
- Challenge
- This product ingeniously integrates the concept of shearing wool with the functionality of a paper clip, addressing the initial design challenges and creating a unique solution.
- Realization and Technology
- Although the process adopted is streamlined to minimize costs, the design ensures comprehensive emotional engagement and facilitates a warm and meaningful interaction.
- Operation and Interaction
- In accordance with conventional usage, while adhering to established norms, users can still engage in emotional interactions with the product.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was launched in March and will be completed in October 2024.
- Keywords
- shearing, sheep, natural, emotion
