CHA-YI

cha-yi (茶意 - tea intention) is a study set based on a chinese tea ceremony that implements mindfulness into study routines.

each object in the set references an object used in the ceremony but uses sand instead of tea to delegate time and priority, reframing the process from relaxation to productivity.

THE OBJECTS

each object in the set is based off of an object used in a chinese tea ceremony, translating its core values of mindfulness, hierarchy, fairness, and process into a system of productivity and time managment, symbolized by a movement of sand.

storage and scoop

based on tea storage; holds productivity

scale timer

based on tea drinking; symbolizes productivity

delegation vessel

based on the fairness cup; divides productivity

task cup

based on the tea cup; symbolizes a task

brush

based on the towel; cleans tray during usage

all of the objects sit on the productivity tray, which is inspired by a traditional chinese tea tray. like a tea tray, the sand used in the study session is discarded into the drawer, which can then be recycled and used again. the tray has defined areas for each object, but allows for mobility and ease of transport with its size and lightness. the tray top is made with cnc milling processes,

and the body with classic woodworking joinery.