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Fish Gua Sha,  | International Design Awards Winners
Fish Gua Sha,  | International Design Awards Winners
Fish Gua Sha,  | International Design Awards Winners
Fish Gua Sha,  | International Design Awards Winners
Fish Gua Sha,  | International Design Awards Winners
Fish Gua Sha,  | International Design Awards Winners
Fish Gua Sha,  | International Design Awards Winners
Fish Gua Sha,  | International Design Awards Winners
Fish Gua Sha,  | International Design Awards Winners
Fish Gua Sha,  | International Design Awards Winners
Fish Gua Sha,  | International Design Awards Winners

Fish Gua Sha

UniversitySchool of the Art Institute of Chicago
Lead DesignersMin Kyung Jee
CreditsPhoto by: Jonathan Allen
Prize(s)Gold in Toy Design / Wooden Toy
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Entry Description

The Fish Gua Sha is a portable self-massage instrument that has several smooth-edges which can be used in short or long strokes on the skin to relieve muscle pain, promote relaxation, and energize the senses.

The Fish Gua Sha are milled from Beech wood and take their forms from the Sunfish, the Hatchetfish, and the Catfish.

The Gua Sha is a healing technique of traditional East Asian medicine that is often used in ancient healing art of acupressure. These acupressure points are specific sites on the body that often treat pain or discomfort elsewhere.

Bio

Min Jee is a designer who is focused on designing objects that communicate to the audience with stories and by having empathy. She concentrates on problem solving, form developing, and project management. Her designs focus on harmonies of form, emotion, and functional qualities. Min is interested in creating everyday objects that sparks dialogue between consumer and creator.