Turning Luck
DIY Wooden Automaton Toy for Department of Visual Communication Design
The Turning Luck collection brings global good fortune to life through a series of interactive DIY automaton toys. Each model features a renowned lucky charm from diverse cultures, including the Maneki-neko and dreamcatchers, fostering a sense of cultural discovery. Vibrant colors and intricate illustrations represent each charm's unique heritage, while dynamic mechanical movements bring their symbolic luck to life. This all-in-one design minimizes waste by eliminating external packaging, contributing to a more sustainable user experience.
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Turning Luck DIY Wooden Automaton Toy Press Releases
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Turning Luck DIY Wooden Automaton Toy Translations
We ensure Turning Luck is globally understood with translations available in these languages: Diy Wooden Automaton Toy EN, Kikin Ruray K'aspi Kikinmanta Kuyuq Pukllay QU, Jucărie Automaton din Lemn DIY RO, Сборная деревянная игрушка-автоматон RU, Mea Ta'alo Automaton Laupapa DIY SM, स्वनिर्मित-काष्ठ-यान्त्रिक-क्रीडनकम् SA, Drvena Automaton Igračka za Samostalnu Izradu SR, Toyi Yemapuranga Inozvifambisa Yaunozvigadzira SN, پاڻ ٺاهڻ وارو ڪاٺ جو خودڪار رانديڪو SD, ස්වයං නිර්මාණ ලී ස්වයංක්රීය සෙල්ලම් බඩුව SI, DIY drevená automatová hračka SK, Lesena avtomatska igrača za samostojno sestavljanje SL, Cayaarta Qoryaha DIY ee Is-dhaqaqa SO, Papadi ya Lehong ya Mochini e Etsehileng ka Bowena ST, Juguete Autómata de Madera DIY ES, Kaulinan Otomaton Kai DIY SU, Kigae cha Otomata cha Mbao cha DIY SW, Gör-det-själv träautomatleksak SV, DIY na Laruang Automatong Kahoy TL, Бозичаи автоматони чӯбии худсохт TG, DIY மர தானியங்கி பொம்மை TA, Үзең ясау өчен агач механик уенчык TT, DIY చెక్క ఆటోమేటన్ బొమ్మ TE, ของเล่นออโตมาตันไม้ DIY TH, རང་གིས་རང་བཟོ་བའི་ཤིང་གི་རང་འགུལ་རྩེད་ཆས། BO, ባዕልኻ ትሰርሖ ናይ ዕንጨይቲ ኣውቶማቲክ ጸወታ TI, Kendin Yap Ahşap Otomaton Oyuncak TR, Özüň Ýasaýan Agaç Mehaniki Oýnawaç TK, Дерев'яна іграшка-автоматон для самостійної збірки UK, DIY لکڑی کا خودکار کھلونا UR, ئۆزى يىغىدىغان ياغاچ ئاپتوماتىك ھەرىكەتلىك ئويۇنچۇق UG, DIY Yog'och Avtomaton O'yinchoq UZ, Đồ Chơi Cơ Khí Gỗ Tự Lắp Ráp VI, Tegan Awtomaton Pren DIY CY, DIY Hûten Automaton Spielguod FY, Ithoyi Yomthi Ye-Automaton Yenza-Ngokwakho XH, DIY הילצערנע אויטאָמאַט צאַצקע YI, Ohun-iṣere Ẹrọ-aladaṣiṣẹ Igi Ti A Ṣe Funrararẹ YO, Ithoyi Lokhuni Ye-Automaton Yokuzenzela ZU, DIY Hout Automaat Speelgoed AF, Lodër Automaton Druri DIY SQ, በራስ የሚሰራ የእንጨት ራስ-ተኽሔስ መጫወቻ AM, لعبة أوتوماتون خشبية للتركيب الذاتي AR, Ինքնակերտ փայտե ավտոմատոն խաղալիք HY, স্ব-নিৰ্মিত কাঠৰ যান্ত্ৰিক খেলনা AS, DIY Taxta Avtomat Oyuncaq AZ, DIY Zurezko Autómata-Jostailu EU, Драўляная цацка-аўтаматон для самастойнай зборкі BE, ডিআইওয়াই কাঠের অটোমেটন খেলনা BN, DIY Drvena Igračka Automat BS, DIY Дървена Автоматонна Играчка BG, ကိုယ်တိုင်တည်ဆောက်ရသော သစ်သားစက်ယန္တရား ကစားစရာ MY, Joguina Autòmata de Fusta DIY CA, DIY nga Dulaan Automaton nga Kahoy CEB, Chosewera Chamatabwa Choyendetsa Chokha Chodzipangira NY, DIY木製機關玩具 ZY, DIY木制机械玩具 ZH, Ghjocattulu Autòmatu di Legnu DIY CO, DIY Drvena Automaton Igračka HR, Dřevěný automat k samostatnému složení CS, Gør-Det-Selv Træautomatlegetøj DA, Doe-het-zelf Houten Automaton Speelgoed NL, Memfarita Ligna Aŭtomata Ludilo EO, Tee-ise puidust automaatmänguasi ET, Tee-Se-Itse Puinen Automaattilelu FI, Jouet Automate en Bois DIY FR, Dèideag Automaton Fiodha Dèan-Fhèin GD, Xoguete Autómata de Madeira para Montar GL, DIY ხის ავტომატონული სათამაშო KA, DIY-Holzautomaten-Spielzeug DE, DIY Ξύλινο Αυτόματο Παιχνίδι EL, Ñembosarái Yvyra Automático Ojejapo Hag̃uáva GN, DIY લાકડાનું સ્વચાલિત યાંત્રિક રમકડું GU, Jwèt Otomat an Bwa DIY HT, Kayan Wasan Inji Na Katako Don Gyarawa Da Kai HA, Mea Pāʻani Automaton Lāʻau Hana Lima Ponoʻī HAW, צעצוע אוטומטון מעץ להרכבה עצמית HE, डीआईवाई लकड़ी का यांत्रिक खिलौना HI, Khoom Ua Si Ntoo Automaton DIY HMN, DIY fa automata játék HU, Vélrænt Tréleikfang til Eigin Smíða IS, Ihe Egwuregwu Osisi Automaton DIY IG, Mainan Automaton Kayu DIY ID, Bréagán Uathoibreán Adhmaid Déan É Féin GA, Giocattolo Automa in Legno Fai da Te IT, DIY木製オートマトン玩具 JA, Dolanan Automaton Kayu DIY JV, ಡಿಐವೈ ಮರದ ಸ್ವಯಂಚಾಲಿತ ಆಟಿಕೆ KN, Өзіңіз құрастыратын ағаш автоматон ойыншығы KK, ប្រដាប់លេងយន្តឈើធ្វើដោយខ្លួនឯង KM, Igikino cy'imbaho kigendagende ukora wenyine RW, DIY 목재 오토마타 토이 KO, یاریدەیەکی ئۆتۆماتۆنی دارینی دەستکرد KU, Өзүңүз жасай турган жыгач автоматон оюнчук KY, ຂອງຫຼິ້ນຫຸ່ນກົນຈັກໄມ້ທຳເອງ LO, Ludibrium Automaticum Ligneum Ipse Construendum LA, DIY Koka Automāta Rotaļlieta LV, DIY medinis automato žaislas LT, DIY Hëlzen Automat-Spillsaach LB, DIY Дрвена Автоматон Играчка MK, Kilalao Automaton Hazo Ataovy Samirery MG, Mainan Automaton Kayu DIY MS, DIY മരം ഓട്ടോമാറ്റൺ കളിപ്പാട്ടം ML, Ġugarell Awtomatu tal-Injam DIY MT, Taonga Tākaro Automaton Rākau Mahia-ā-Koe MI, स्वयं-निर्मित लाकडी ऑटोमेटन खेळणे MR, Өөрөө угсрах модон автомат тоглоом MN, DIY काठको स्वचालित खेलौना NE, Gjør Det Selv Automaton-leketøy i Tre NO, Gjør-det-selv treautomatleke NB, Joguet Autòmat en Bòsc DIY OC, ସ୍ୱୟଂ ନିର୍ମାଣ କାଠ ଯାନ୍ତ୍ରିକ ଖେଳନା OR, خپله د جوړولو لرګینه خودکار لوبنۍ PS, اسباببازی اتوماتون چوبی خودساز FA, Drewniana zabawka-automat DIY PL, Brinquedo Autômato de Madeira DIY PT, ਡੀਆਈਵਾਈ ਲੱਕੜੀ ਦਾ ਸਵੈ-ਚਾਲਿਤ ਖਿਡੌਣਾ PA.
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Unique Properties
The 'Turning Luck' is a series of DIY automaton toys that users assemble, integrating mechanical interaction with cultural icons of good fortune. Featuring ten lucky charms from around the world like the Maneki-neko, Dala Horse, and horseshoe, each represents diverse cultural backgrounds and embodies unique aspirations for positive living. As users turn the handle, each model's vibrant effects come alive, promoting cultural exchange and sparking positive energy and playful interaction.
Tags
Positive Life, Interactive Design, Intercultural Communication, Entertainment, Environmentally Friendly, Puzzle Type
Production Technology
The 'Turning Luck' emphasizes environmental sustainability with eco-friendly materials like MDF and acrylic panels. Assembly tutorial videos on the official website minimize paper and ink waste. MDF is laser-cut and UV printed with our designs before packaging. The acrylic panels showcase elements representing ten countries, allowing users to see rotating gears inside. The website includes assembly tutorials, cultural stories for each charm, and showcases our brand's story and philosophy.
Design Challenge
Our initial vision was a mobile game where players strategically placed lucky charms, but we realized it lacked the genuine feeling of "good luck." So, we turned global lucky charms into DIY assembly models. Users build and interact with these models, experiencing the essence of good fortune firsthand. Designing dynamic movements was our main challenge. With thorough sketches and prototypes, we ensured smooth assembly and engaging functionality, resulting in a truly interactive
Project Duration
The project will start in Taiwan in June 2023, be completed in Taiwan in January 2024, and have an on-campus exhibition at the university in January 2024. The follow-up plan is to exhibit at the Taiwan National Design Exhibition in May and June 2024.
Operation Flow
Users can scan the QR code on the packaging to access the official website, where they can read the culture stories behind each lucky charm and watch assembly tutorial videos to assemble the model themselves. Once the model is assembled, they can then turn the handle on the model to activate its dynamic visual effects.
Research
We chose the theme of "good luck" because many Taiwanese turn to superstitious practices in life's challenges, seeking solace and satisfaction. These traditions, like Taiwan's "Guai Guai" snack and Japan's "Maneki-neko" reflect unique cultural practices worldwide. Coming from Malaysia, we're inspired by this enthusiasm, driving our curiosity to explore luck traditions globally.
Inspiration
In today's world, many seek good fortune and positive energy when facing life's challenges, desiring inner peace beyond material gain. 'Turning Luck' offers a hands-on experience with dynamic wooden models, allowing users to explore the symbolism behind global lucky charms. Users explore the symbolism of each lucky charm, gaining insight into diverse cultural traditions, fostering respect for global diversity, and ultimately creating a positive and enjoyable interactive experience.
Image Credits
Image #1: Designer Ng Kok Kiang,2023. Image #2: Designer Lim Chiew Hong,2023. Image #3: Designer Lim Chiew Hong,2023. Image #4: Designer Ng Kok Kiang,2023. Image #5: Designer Ng Kok Kiang,2023.
Project Overview
Turning Luck DIY Wooden Automaton Toy has been a Silver winner in the Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
Wong Li Tong was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work Turning Luck DIY Wooden Automaton Toy.
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