London Design Gold

2026

Candy Bean Bubble Collection

Entrant

Suqian Lezhishu Horticulture Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Home Furniture / Decoration

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

The "Candy Bean Bubble Collection" seamlessly breaks the boundaries between utilitarian objects and contemporary sculpture, presenting a series of entirely handcrafted Liuli vessels that endow private collections with unique and exclusive artistic value. Drawing inspiration from nostalgic glass candy jars, the design transforms the "colorful sugar balls" of childhood into a cohesive visual language. On the organic fruit tray, a round, three-dimensional sphere rests along the rim like a candy frozen in time, while on the coordinating vase, this element evolves into a vibrant, translucent base. This recurring motif precisely evokes warm associations of "surprises hidden in a jar," infusing daily organization with playfulness and ritual. This emotional expression naturally extends into the overall form, where the design deeply integrates "fluidity" with the natural "plasticity" of glass, resulting in organic contours that appear naturally sculpted by flowing water. The protruding colorful candy beans serve as both visual focal points and a tribute to the bubbles and crystals in modern glass sculpture, instantly imbuing these practical vessels with sculptural tension. As the gaze wanders to the edges of these vessels, the dynamically undulating wavy rims enhance the interplay of light and shadow, and while providing a gentle tactile experience, they perfectly accommodate greenery and daily items. To ensure this vibrant beauty endures, the work demonstrates technical exploration through an innovative "three-layer magnetic powder casing technique." Through the precise embedding of color pigments between glass layers in a high-temperature molten state, the colors are permanently sealed within the crystal-clear interior, endowing the collection with a durable, fade-resistant texture. This process fundamentally bypasses surface painting, completely eliminating the risks of chemical flaking and environmental pollution. Combined with the non-toxic and stable properties of its core material, silicate glass, the design honors a zero-pollution commitment with exceptionally high safety. Ultimately, this collection is not merely eco-friendly, but a contemporary echo of a thousand-year-old artisanal legacy, orchestrating a gentle dialogue between China's intangible cultural heritage of Liuli craftsmanship and modern aesthetics, and culminating in an avant-garde masterpiece that boasts profound cultural heritage, practical functionality, and a stunning visual experience.

Credits

Dongdong Zhang
Lanlan Wei
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