About this project

Background

About Asian prayers - Latterns

Asians send prayers together - Lanterns are primarily seen in Asian countries, as people set prayers together, sending wishes with others.

Water lanterns - Water lanterns have a long history in India and are often used in religious rituals, such as prayer and worship. The practice of releasing these lanterns has spread widely throughout Buddhism.

Sky lanterns - Sky lanterns were originally invented in China during the Three Kingdoms Period by military adviser Kong Ming as a rescue signal. Today, they are often used to send prayers and have become a popular cultural tradition.

Problem

The pollution released to nature

The release of lanterns into the environment creates pollution that cannot be efficiently collected, leading to problems such as obstructed streams and the accumulation of non-biodegradable materials.

Opportunity - Aquaponics

A self-cycling technology

The aquaponics system relies on the fish droppings, converted into fertilizer by nitrifying bacteria, to nourish the plants and in turn, the plants purify the water for the fish.

Aquaponics allows wishes to grow and come true

Seedlings planted in a container with the aquaponics technique and placed in water as a symbol of wishes can grow into mature roses, symbolizing that dreams can come true.

The idea

What about ... A growing prayer that people can witness?

Rather than releasing lanterns into rivers and lakes, this design involves planting flowers as wishes in a pond or small pool, allowing people to watch their wishes grow and feel fulfilled.

Design Process

Difficulties : how to make it appealing?

I originally thought of combining aquaponics with planting for the design. However, I wanted to make the design visually appealing and romantic. I was later inspired by the glass installation art at an event in Beitou, Taipei and decided to use a round ball shape for the design.

Goal of the project : let others understand

My main objective of this project is to simulate the scene as easily as possible to let audiences comprehend the concept.

Product structure

A solar-powered water pump facilitates the water cycle for the plants, providing them with nutrient-rich water from fish droppings and purifying the water in the process. An emissive on top of the plant cup also provides light for the plants at night.

A romantic story

Plant your wishes

The pond collects everyone's wishes—the wishes for their love, their lives, their families and more. The gorgeous flowers sent in the pond represent their best wishes, and they will finally blossom.

Different wishes meet

Roses come in various colors, each with its own meaning - love, gratitude, innocence, respect, and more. The wishes associated with these flowers express various characteristics. People may send different wishes. With this activity, the diverse wishes have the opportunity to come together and get strengthened in the pond before they are fulfilled.

A Never ending termination