This fortune candle is made in the form of the letters '福,' which means "fortune" or "good luck." The character fu (福) is one of the most commonly seen Chinese characters, embodying the people's desire for a happy life and a better future. As decoration, it appears on doors, posters, lanterns, paintings, mugs, carillons, and other objects and places.

OIMU, a Seoul-based design studio, designs the fortune candle. They believe that design takes on the role of a bridge that connects the value of the past with the present.