I. Design Overview: “One Flower Realm” is a sustainable vase design that blends traditional culture with modern environmental concepts. This design uses natural organic waxes such as soy wax, beeswax, and palm wax, combined with plant materials like fallen leaves, flowers, and seeds, to create an eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing product. It addresses the issue of handling large amounts of landscaping waste. When the vase is discarded, users can bury it in the soil, where it will naturally decompose into fertilizer, providing nutrients for the seeds inside, nurturing new plants. This process aligns with the ancient poem "Fallen flowers are not heartless things, they turn into spring soil to nurture flowers." The shape of the vase draws inspiration from classical Chinese vases. Each vase features unique random textures and a fragrance from the plants and waxes. When paired with Chinese floral arrangements, it embodies a Zen and tranquil lifestyle, allowing users to appreciate the profoundness of traditional Chinese culture and providing a rich cultural experience. Users can enjoy the decorative and floral beauty of the vase while actively participating in environmental protection, enhancing their emotional connection to the product and their social responsibility to protect the environment. This design combines sustainable development concepts with traditional Chinese culture, advancing the vase product category. It challenges the traditional notion of single-use decorative items by adding deeper meaning, representing a significant step towards reconstructing our interaction with everyday objects in a more sustainable and culturally enriching way. “One Flower Realm” not only embodies the concepts of environmental protection and sustainable development in its design but also incorporates elements of traditional Chinese culture, offering an innovative way to handle urban landscaping waste. Its production process emphasizes resource recycling and environmental protection, possessing broad economic market potential and industrial driving force. It can spawn new scenarios, business models, and modes, benefiting the diversified development of the economy, culture, and society. II. Design Objectives: “One Flower Realm” aims to provide an environmentally friendly, practical, and beautiful vase solution through innovative materials and design concepts. This design not only helps governmental environmental agencies reduce the pressure of handling landscaping waste but also brings economic benefits to the companies producing these vases. At the same time, it attracts consumers interested in traditional Chinese culture and environmental concepts, enhancing their awareness and experience of using eco-friendly products, promoting social emphasis on environmental protection, and advancing the development of sustainable industries. It successfully transforms the burden of landscaping waste management into a win-win situation for multiple parties. III. Design Background: With the acceleration of urbanization, cities generate a large amount of landscaping waste annually. This waste primarily includes dead branches, fallen leaves, grass clippings, withered flowers, and other plant debris resulting from the natural shedding or manual trimming of garden plants. Traditional methods of handling landscaping waste, such as landfill and incineration, severely pollute the natural environment. Landfills not only occupy vast amounts of land but also produce harmful leachate, threatening groundwater. Incineration emits greenhouse gases and harmful particles, jeopardizing air quality and human health. Composting, although environmentally friendly, is time-consuming and space-intensive, making it difficult to manage large-scale landscaping waste. To address this issue, the “One Flower Realm” design proposes a sustainable solution by combining landscaping waste with natural organic wax to create fully biodegradable eco-friendly vases. Compared to traditional plastic or glass vases, “One Flower Realm” emphasizes the sustainability of the product life cycle. After the vase wears out, users can bury it in the soil, where the materials will naturally decompose into fertilizer, supporting the growth of the seeds inside and achieving resource recycling, promoting environmental protection.I. Feasibility: The “One Flower Realm” vase design combines organic wax materials with urban landscaping waste, relying on mature manufacturing processes to ensure the feasibility of the design plan. Materials such as soy wax, beeswax, and palm wax are stably sourced in the market, and the collection and transportation industry chain for landscaping waste is well-established. The production process requires no special technology, is easy to handle, and does not need expensive or complex equipment, facilitating large-scale production. The manufacturing techniques used, such as plant fiber processing and wax molding technology, have been widely validated and are proven feasible. II. Operability: The vase production process is simple and highly operable. By heating and mixing plant fibers and wax, then using mold forming technology, the vase can achieve sufficient strength and stability. The entire production process can be completed with existing manufacturing equipment, requiring no special technical training. For users, the vase is very convenient to use, needing no special maintenance. Users simply need to insert flowers and replace them regularly. The vase's moisture-retaining properties help extend the freshness period of the flowers. III. Functionality: This vase design boasts strong functionality, mainly reflected in the following aspects: 1. Strength and Durability: - Despite using wax materials, the combination with plant fibers provides the vase with sufficient strength. This means users do not need to worry about the vase's durability in daily use; it can stably support various flowers and provide necessary support. - Compared to traditional glass or ceramic vases, if this vase is accidentally dropped, it will only leave marks instead of breaking. This feature greatly increases user confidence in the product. 2. Moisture Retention: - The combination of wax materials and plant fibers gives the vase certain moisture-retaining properties, helping to extend the storage time of flowers. 3. Fertilizer Conversion: - The worn and depreciated vase can be used as fertilizer, providing nutrients to plants and achieving resource recycling. IV. Structural Integrity: The structural design of the vase is meticulously optimized to ensure stability and durability during use. The vase's opening width and depth are suitable for various types and sizes of flowers. The center of gravity is designed at the lower part of the vase body, and the bottom is widened to increase the contact area, preventing tipping. The mixed use of materials provides the vase with sufficient strength, ensuring it is not easily damaged during use. Each vase features unique textures and aesthetic characteristics, balancing functionality and beauty.I. Aesthetic Form: The design of the vase strives for a simple and elegant shape, featuring smooth curves and exquisite contours that blend modern sensibilities with elements of classical Chinese vases. Each vase has unique textures, showcasing natural beauty and artistry through the fusion of plant fibers and wax. The design utilizes the original colors of wax and plants, adding a natural charm and enhancing the vase's connection with its environment. The aesthetic form is not only reflected in the harmonious appearance but also in the cohesive interaction of each design element, giving a strong sense of unity. The wax material changes shape over time and with repeated use of water, providing users with an experience different from traditional vases. Users can appreciate the evolving beauty of the vase over time, adding interest and encouraging them to cherish and care for the product. II. Functional Beauty: The shape design of the vase conforms to ergonomic principles, with an opening width and depth that make it easy to arrange and replace flowers. The widened base increases the contact area, preventing tipping and ensuring stability and safety in use. The design also considers moisture retention and support functions, allowing the vase to showcase the beauty of flowers while extending their freshness. The functional beauty is evident in that the design is not only decorative but also practical, providing an excellent user experience during use. III. Material Beauty: The vase is made of natural materials such as soy wax, beeswax, and palm wax, combined with landscaping waste like fallen leaves, flowers, and seeds. These natural materials are not only environmentally friendly but also have unique visual and tactile qualities. The vase carries the natural fragrance of the wax and the subtle scent of plant fibers. The wax material has a smooth texture similar to ceramics but differs from the traditional cold, hard feel. The silky luster of soy wax, the natural texture, and the warm colors of beeswax make the vase highly appealing both visually and tactilely. The unique textures and colors of these materials are fully displayed in the vase's design, with each vase presenting distinctive patterns and natural color variations. IV. Craftsmanship Beauty: The vase's craftsmanship emphasizes precision and ingenuity, combining plant fibers with wax and using mold forming technology to ensure the vase's strength and stability. Each vase's texture and details are unique, showcasing high-level craftsmanship and design originality. Attention to detail during production makes each vase as exquisite as a piece of art. V. Technological Beauty: Regarding technological beauty, the vase's design and manufacturing process incorporate modern technological methods, such as precise mold making and scientific material proportions, ensuring the vase's functionality and durability in use. The application of technology enhances the product's practicality while also increasing its aesthetic and innovative appeal. Through modern technological means, the vase achieves a perfect fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, showcasing the beauty of technology.I. Cultural Heritage and Innovation: The “One Flower Realm” vase is not just an eco-friendly product but also a manifestation of cultural heritage and innovation. The design draws inspiration from elements of classical Chinese vases, capturing the essence of traditional Chinese culture while incorporating modern design concepts and eco-friendly materials. This blend of tradition and innovation not only gives the vase a unique cultural connotation but also provides users with a cultural experience, allowing them to appreciate the profoundness of Chinese culture. II. Chinese Floral Arrangements and Cultural Experience: In its shape design, the “One Flower Realm” vase specifically considers the needs of Chinese floral arrangements. Its elegant lines and simple, graceful form allow for perfect display in Chinese floral art. When users arrange flowers in the vase, they not only admire the beauty of the flowers but also experience the charm of Chinese floral art. This cultural experience enhances the product's usability and strengthens users' cultural identity. III. Integration of Poetic and Environmental Concepts: The design concept of the “One Flower Realm” vase echoes the Chinese poem "Fallen flowers are not heartless things, they turn into spring soil to nurture flowers." After its lifespan, the vase can naturally decompose into fertilizer, supporting the growth of new plants. This design reflects the Chinese cultural concept of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature and conveys the principles of environmental protection and sustainable development through a practical product. This poetic expression not only enhances the product's cultural value but also strengthens users' emotional connection. IV. Enhanced Emotional and Social Responsibility: Through the use of the “One Flower Realm” vase, users can appreciate its aesthetic value while actively participating in environmental protection, enhancing their emotional connection to the product and their social responsibility towards protecting the environment. The vase design, through its cultural value and environmental concept, encourages users to adopt and practice a sustainable lifestyle, increasing societal awareness and involvement in environmental protection. V. International Influence: As a design product with distinctive oriental characteristics, the “One Flower Realm” vase holds unique cultural appeal in the international market. Its design concept, merging environmental protection with cultural heritage, not only attracts domestic users but also highlights the unique charm of oriental culture in the international design field, promoting cultural exchange between East and West.I. Safety: The design of the “One Flower Realm” vase fully considers safety during use. The materials used, including soy wax, beeswax, palm wax, and landscaping waste, are all natural, non-toxic, and eco-friendly. They do not contain any harmful chemicals, ensuring that users are not exposed to any harmful substances during contact and use. Additionally, the vase undergoes meticulous craftsmanship, resulting in a smooth surface with no sharp edges, preventing accidental scratches during use. The structure of the vase has also been rigorously tested to ensure it does not easily tip over or break under normal usage conditions. II. Health: The materials chosen for the vase prioritize health and environmental safety, ensuring that no harmful substances are released, thereby protecting user health. Soy wax and beeswax are naturally non-toxic and harmless to the human body. They also possess antibacterial and antifungal properties, preventing the growth of bacteria inside the vase, which could affect the healthy growth of flowers. Moreover, the vase does not produce any harmful substances during its decomposition process, causing no pollution to the soil and environment, further ensuring the health of users and the environment. III. Ease of Use: The design of the vase focuses on user experience, aiming for simplicity and convenience. Firstly, the vase's ergonomic shape features graceful lines, providing a comfortable grip that makes it easy for users to move and place. Secondly, the vase requires minimal maintenance; users can simply use it as normal without any complex upkeep procedures. When the vase wears out, it can be easily buried in the soil to naturally degrade into fertilizer, making the process straightforward. Additionally, the vase's lightweight design ensures it is easy to handle and transport, facilitating everyday use.