Echo of the Summer Wind - Furin’s Weapon Design - Where Faith Still Breathes

Prop design study for my original character Furin.
Since Furin herself is inspired by the Japanese furin (wind chime), I carried that idea into the design of her weapon, using it as a core visual and conceptual element.
Her weapon takes the form of a furin-shaped lantern.
The project was initially focused on designing a single variation, but I chose to expand it by developing a second one.
The two explored designs, a lantern staff and a bow, are both derived from the same base concept.
Because of this, I defined Furin as one of the few among her kind with the ability to transform her object into different weapon forms, a trait typically associated with more powerful beings, increasing her versatility and allowing her to face different types of enemies more efficiently.
The goal was to maintain recognizable elements across both designs while adapting silhouette and function. I focused on conveying a sense of lightness through hanging components, soft materials, and organic shapes like branches and blossoms.
The process includes thumbnail exploration, shape iteration, and color studies to refine balance and cohesion between the two variations.

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