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Feel Ordinary Life Aromatic Candles by Chunyang Wang orchestrates a contemplative still life composition structured along horizontal stratification and vertical punctuation, establishing visual dialog
Chunyang Wang's Feel Ordinary Life Aromatic Candles presents a rigorous exploration of material dialogue and geometric precision through an isometric compositional schema that distributes five distinc
Feel Ordinary Life Aromatic Candles by Chunyang Wang presents a meticulously orchestrated product composition dominated by a rich amethyst gradient backdrop that transitions from deeper ultramarine-in
Chunyang Wang's Feel Ordinary Life Aromatic Candles presents a sophisticated packaging design composition structured through dynamic diagonal vectors that guide the eye across a luminous periwinkle bl
Chunyang Wang's Feel Ordinary Life Aromatic Candles presents a sophisticated sculptural still life composition that embraces principles of geometric abstraction and material dialogue, organized along

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Bronze Giftware Design · 2025

Feel Ordinary Life Aromatic Candles

by Chunyang Wang

  • A' Design Award 2025 Bronze Winner in Giftware Design
  • Awarded April 15, 2025
  • CLIENT: Yepspace
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 24,524
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About Feel Ordinary Life Aromatic Candles

Feel Ordinary Life is a set of scented candles shaped like ginger, garlic and scallions, three common ingredients of Chinese cooking. The candles are handmade and moulded to copy the natural form of each plant. Each candle holds its own blend of essential oils. The ginger candle carries floral and fruity notes, while the scallion candle carries woody and floral notes. The asymmetrical shapes make every candle burn in a different way as the wax melts. The design links familiar kitchen forms with a refined scent experience.

Chunyang Wang's Feel Ordinary Life Aromatic Candles participates within contemporary wellness design discourse that emerged prominently across the second and third decades of the twenty-first century, reflecting broader cultural movements toward mindfulness practices, therapeutic self-care rituals, and the elevation of quotidian domestic experiences into intentional ceremonial moments, this design achievement demonstrates sophisticated understanding of product semiotics where familiar culinary ingredients traditionally associated with nourishment and flavor become sculptural vessels for aromatherapeutic experience, the compositional presentation evidences accomplished formal restraint characteristic of minimalist design philosophies while simultaneously communicating accessible approachability through immediately recognizable botanical forms, the chromatic sophistication appears particularly noteworthy in the selection of a distinctive periwinkle blue serving as brand signature color, this specific hue occupying the transitional territory between pure blue and violet suggests both calming therapeutic associations traditionally connected to blue wavelengths in color psychology research and the slightly unconventional sophisticated violet undertones that distinguish the brand identity from more predictable wellness category competitors employing expected spa greens or clinical whites, the material palette demonstrates thoughtful integration where matte black wax sculptures achieve technical precision in capturing botanical morphologies including the papery layered structure of garlic cloves, the irregular knobby surface topology of ginger rhizomes, and the bundled linear forms of green onion stalks, this sculptural fidelity elevates the candles beyond mere functional lighting objects into collectible design pieces worthy of display even when unlit, the packaging architecture employs geometric clarity and typographic hierarchy that communicates therapeutic categorization with directness, the three indicated applications addressing PAIN, ANXIETY, and SLEEP represent universal human challenges while the descriptive language promises tangible relief through phrases like ease your pain and soothe your stress, quiet your mind calm the storm, and sleep tight and wake up, this direct therapeutic positioning distinguishes the product from more abstract wellness offerings by naming specific conditions and promising specific outcomes, the concrete cubic elements punctuated with circular apertures suggesting pharmaceutical blister packaging introduce intriguing visual tension between medical precision and artisanal craft, between clinical efficacy suggestion and handmade authenticity, this duality reflects broader contemporary negotiations between scientific validation desires and natural holistic preferences within wellness consumer psychology, the overall composition suggests careful art direction understanding how products photograph for both e-commerce functionality and editorial aspiration, the arrangement would serve equally well as straightforward product documentation or lifestyle magazine feature celebrating design innovation, the work invites consideration of how contemporary design practice increasingly blurs boundaries between commercial product development, artistic craft practice, and therapeutic intervention, how objects intended for consumption and eventual exhaustion through burning can simultaneously function as sculptural presences commanding aesthetic attention, and how familiar ingredients from everyday cooking can be ritually transformed into vehicles for emotional regulation and sensory sanctuary, one might contemplate the broader cultural significance of transforming garlic, ginger, and green onion, ingredients fundamental to numerous culinary traditions and associated with nourishment, immunity support, and vitality, into aromatic candles that promise not bodily nourishment but emotional and psychological comfort, this metamorphosis suggests evolving relationships between the sensory experiences of cooking and burning, between kitchen as site of meal preparation and domestic space as site of therapeutic ritual, between ingredients as fuel for physical sustenance and scent as fuel for emotional wellbeing, the design ultimately proposes that ordinary life, as the brand name suggests, contains within its most humble elements the materials for extraordinary sensory and emotional experiences when approached with intention, craft, and design sophistication.

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Unique Properties
Inspired by the ubiquitous ingredients of Chinese cuisine, ginger, garlic, and scallions, this scented candle reimagines these familiar forms into a unique and artistic olfactory experience. By blending traditional Chinese culture with contemporary design, we have created a product that offers a feast for both the eyes and the nose. For example, the ginger-shaped candle features a blend of floral and fruity notes, while the scallion-shaped candle offers a woody and floral combination.
Dimensions & Packaging
124mm*320mm*83mm. net quantity:200g. Craft: Hot stamping in white, hot stamping in silver, pearl cotton, 300gsm special paper, die-cutting, gray card.
Tags
ginger garlic and scallions, Aromatic, Candles,
Production Technology
The handmade candles are meticulously crafted to replicate the exact shape of ginger, garlic, and scallions. Each candle is infused with a unique blend of essential oils, carefully curated to capture the essence of these culinary staples. The ginger candle features top notes of aldehydes, pear, and lily-of-the-valley, middle notes of iris, rose, and orange, and base notes of musk, patchouli, and abelmoschus. The garlic candle opens with a fresh blend of coriander, lavender, and white pine, followed by a spicy heart of nutmeg, pepper, and hemlock, and a woody base of iris, musk, and cedarwood. The scallion candle begins with citrusy top notes of bergamot, cardamom, and vetiver, transitioning to a heart of sandalwood, cypress, and abelmoschus, and finishing with a soft base of white musk, violet, and patchouli.
Design Challenge
The mold-making process is very difficult, requiring absolute precision to ensure a natural, vivid, and lifelike reproduction of the plant's form
Project Duration
This limited-edition gift is exclusively available at Tsutaya Books, OoEli, Hangzhou from April 2023 to April 2024.
Operation Flow
Due to the asymmetrical shapes of the ginger, garlic, and scallion, each candle burns uniquely, constantly evolving as the wax melts. Every lighting is a surprising work of art.
Inspiration
Inspired by the everyday habits of Chinese people, this product offers a surprising twist on the familiar. By transforming the pungent ingredients of ginger, garlic, and scallions into elegant candles, we create a stark contrast between the expected and the unexpected. This unexpected juxtaposition of form and function is designed to spark curiosity and delight.

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