London Design Silver

2023

Mindful Moment: Relax & Purify your Soul

Entrant Company

Alex King Atelier Limited

Category

Packaging Design - Health & Wellness

Client's Name

United Overseas Bank Limited

Country / Region

Hong Kong SAR

This mindfulness gift contains a Palo Santo wood which is known for its fragrance, cleansing and energizing benefits. The burnt wood can also serve as your “ink brush” that allows you to express personal feelings on Chinese Xuan papers that are made from tough bark of Tara Wing-Celtis. Paired with an exquisitely designed copper plate made in Jinan, the gift combines wisdom of both East and West, showcasing concept of harmony in a serene and poetic brushes for mindfulness in post-pandemic era.



Mindfulness has been employed to reduce depression, stress, anxiety where citizen might face work pressure from time to time. One can make use of burnt Palo Santo to write and create Chinese art to express one's mood and feelings without boundaries.The box is made of eclipse black-linen fine papers which is recycled with FSC certified, made in Japan. The copper dish is handmade by skillful artisan in Jinan, unique and like no other. The punching pattern comes across two sides, allowing people to meditate each of the punched shape with two difference texture on both sides. The Chinese Xuan look-alike papers is deliberately chosen for people to express emotion through line drawing and Chinese calligraphy not using the Chinese ink, but the charcoal tip of the Palo Santo wood originated from Peru. East meets West.



Everyone is unique. One could first, light the Palo Santo wood, and let the wood burn for 10-20 seconds, gently shake it to extinguish the fire. Second, place the burnt wood on the handcrafted copper dish to release its iconic scent. Third, slow down, inhale and exhale deeply for 3 minutes, feel one's body and enjoy peace of mind. Fourth, hold the burnt wood to draw and create words with your free mind. Finally, enjoy mindfulness with Palo Santo wood and Chinese art. Relax......meditation is exploring, not a fixed destination. It’s a special place where each and every moment is momentous through multi-sensory stimulation.

Credits

Co-Founder/ Alex King Atelier Limited
Alex King
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