Zagros  Candles

Mohammad Meyzari

Interview about Zagros Candles, winner of the A' Furniture Design Award 2022

About the Project

The most important feature of this product is the reuse of gas capsules, which is discarded after use and harms the environment. The ability to recharge and use cheap fuel to charge the product, longer burning time and flame without smoke and odor due to the use of quality fuels are among the other advantages of this plan. The source of design inspiration for this product was the Zagros Mountains in Iran.

Design Details
  • Designer:
    Mohammad Meyzari
  • Design Name:
    Zagros Candles
  • Award Category:
    A' Furniture Design Award
  • Award Year:
    2022
  • Last Updated:
    November 23, 2024
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Your innovative approach to repurposing discarded gas capsules in Zagros Candles addresses a critical environmental concern - could you elaborate on how this sustainability concept evolved from initial idea to final design?

Our concern in the design of this product was the use of recycled materials, after designing the lid of the product, which was taken from the Zagros mountains in Iran, we decided to use a cylindrical form for the fuel tank, and we saw this form in gas capsules. These gas capsules are used in large numbers in the market and their empty format is thrown away

The striking silhouette of Zagros Candles draws inspiration from Iran's majestic Zagros Mountains - how did you translate these natural topographical elements into a functional design that maintains its sculptural beauty even when unlit?

With a lot of investigations, we were able to determine a part of the topography of the place that has the potential to place the flames, in addition to the format of its visual beauty, so that it can remain beautiful when the flame is off.

Your choice of concrete-like powder combined with gas capsules in Zagros Candles creates an intriguing material contrast - what led you to select these specific materials, and how do they enhance both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the design?

The use of artificial stone material or pseudo-concrete represents the Zagros mountain range, so artificial stone material was used to evoke the same mountain.

The development of Zagros Candles appears to challenge traditional candle design limitations - could you share the research and experimentation process that led to creating a longer-burning, smoke-free flame while maintaining the visual appeal?

According to the proportions of contemporary life, it was necessary to design the product in a way that is in harmony with these proportionsLife in today's age must be fast and accurate, so using old candles that need constant maintenance and cleaning is not a good option, that's why we used a fuel with a new formula that doesn't need maintenance and cleaning, and at the same time Do not harm the environment

In designing Zagros Candles to serve as both a functional light source and sculptural piece, how did you balance the technical requirements of the refillable fuel system with the aesthetic goal of creating a contemporary design object?

Zagros is not only a modern candle but also a decorative itemWe thought about the times when this product might be off, so it should have a different and attractive appearance. That's why we considered the product in two states, on and off, and tried to design it

The environmental consciousness evident in Zagros Candles earned recognition with a Silver A' Design Award - how does this sustainable approach reflect your broader vision for the future of lighting design?

This achievement definitely encouraged us to pay more attention to these features in new designs.Preventing damage to the environment and the living environment is one of our main goals, and we will always strive to minimize this damage by finding solutions that are suitable for modern life.Certainly, being seen and winning this competition has added to our motivation to make more efforts in the future.

Could you discuss how the cultural significance of mountains as symbols connecting heaven and earth influenced your placement of flames within the topographical forms of Zagros Candles?

Lighting a fire in Iranian culture is an ancient symbol, which is more colorful in the Zagros mountains and the tribes where they live.We were inspired to respect this culture

Your research into modern lifestyle needs clearly influenced Zagros Candles - how did your observations about contemporary living spaces shape the final dimensions and proportions of the design?

As I said before, contemporary life needs more precise proportionsA product can play a role in the current life that solves these worries and concernsZagros is a product that fulfills these needs

The recharging capability of Zagros Candles offers a unique solution to traditional candle limitations - what technical challenges did you face in developing this system, and how did you overcome them?

Finding an accurate and durable formula for the fuel was the main challenge, which we were able to achieve after conducting numerous experiments.This fuel had to be in accordance with contemporary living conditionsAmong the characteristics of this fuel are its non-smokeability, non-allergy to the consumer, and durabilityThese characteristics were achieved through numerous experiments

Looking at the success of Zagros Candles, how do you envision this design influencing future developments in sustainable lighting solutions, particularly in modern interior spaces?

Zagros is a new idea for modern candles. This idea can spread quickly and gain a large market share. In contemporary life, we see little time and many activities that can no longer be faced with these issues with past technology. So our product can meet the needs of contemporary man and at the same time be as beautiful as the past.

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