Junk Paradise Amafigure Okuqoqwa ngu-Yawen Qiang

Umdwebo Junk Paradise Amafigure Okuqoqwa ngu-Yawen Qiang ungumnqobi ohlonishwa kakhulu womklomelo odumile we-2026 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni Somncintiswano se-Ithoyizi.

IbhulonziIthoyizi· 2026

Junk Paradise Amafigure Okuqoqwa

ngu Yawen Qiang

Iklayenti: Yawen Qiang

Umnqobi we-Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni se-Ithoyizi

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I-Junk Paradise iwuchungechunge lwamafigure okuqoqwa asuselwe kubalingiswa bezilwane nezindaba ezimfushane. Ifigure ngayinye ikhombisa umlingiswa onephutha elincane eliphenduka libe amandla okudlala. UPopo inungu wenza upopcorn ukuze amboze ameva akhe ukuze akwazi ukwanga abangani bakhe. USushi ivuba uqhuba uhambo lwesikebhe lokubuka imikhomo olwenzelwe izinhlanzi zomfula ezesaba ulwandle. Abalingiswa babunjwa njengezithombe zobuciko zedijithali, kwenziwa amamodeli okuqala ngokuphrinta nge-resin, base bebunjwa nge-resin. Ukupenda ngokufafaza okunezingqimba kanye nemininingwane ependwe ngesandla kuphothula ucezu ngalunye.

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Mayelana ne-Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Junk Paradise Amafigure Okuqoqwa iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Junk Paradise Amafigure Okuqoqwa ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Junk Paradise Amafigure Okuqoqwa iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

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Izici Ezihlukile: 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.
Izilinganiso Nokupakisha: 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
Amathegi: Character Design, Story Telling, Art Toy, 3D sculpt, Whimsical, Narrative object, Junk Paradise, Designer Toy, Character Collection, Celebrate Imperfection
Ubuchwepheshe Bokukhiqiza: 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.
Inselele Yokudweba: 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.
Ucwaningo: 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.
Ugqozi: 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 Bephrojekthi: 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 Kokusebenza: 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 Eqembu: Yawen Qiang