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Chien Yu-Chieh and Li Kai-Chu Receives the A' Design Award for Bsr Purifier and Sterilize in Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design
The international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Chien Yu-Chieh and Li Kai-Chu for bathroom furniture and sanitary ware design
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ Bsr Purifier and Sterilize by Chien Yu-Chieh and Li Kai-Chu, designed for 437 Squad, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The A' Design Award Explained
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
More About Bsr Purifier and Sterilize
BSR is a towel rack with functions of air purifier, sterilization, and ventilation. BSR can not only dry towels, but also sterilize towels with UV-C light, slow down the growth of mold, and improve the problem of user infection caused by germs. BSR with a swingable towel bar, it can increase the airflow in the space and dry the towels quickly. The control interface of BSR can automatically or manually adjust the air volume and the operating power of UV-C light to speed up the drying and sterilization of the bathroom, making the space less prone to odor.
About Chien Yu-Chieh and Li Kai-Chu
My name is Yu-Chieh Chien. I am a student studying Industrial Design at the Ming Chi University of Technology. I have always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and design, particularly when it comes to creating innovative and functional consumer electronics. Last year, I had an internship at MSI, where I worked as a design intern. Overall, I am passionate about designing products that enhance people's lives and improve the way we interact with technology.
Award Record
Chien Yu-Chieh and Li Kai-Chu is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design Award
The A' Sanitary Ware Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good bathroom product designs by leading designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to sanitary ware designers, bathroom furniture designers, industrial design studios and ceramic artists from all countries. Entries typically include toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, bidets and faucets. Awarded sanitary ware designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/sanitary-ware
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/149560
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/149560
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!149560
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/335169
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Bsr Purifier and Sterilize
- Function
- Purifier and Sterilize
- Category
- Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Architecture
- Colors
- Gainsboro, Dark Gray, Light Slate Gray, Light Gray and Silver
- Images
- 5
- Client
- 437 Squad
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Chien Yu-Chieh and Li Kai-Chu
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2022 - 2023
- Design ID
- #149560
Credits
- Team
- Chien Yu-Chieh, Chou Yueh-Ju, Sun Yu-Chieh, Chang Yen and Li Kau-Chu
- Image Credits
- The picture is drawn by CHIEN YU-CHIEH
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- BSR is a wall-mounted towel rack that can clean, sterilize, and circulate air in bathrooms and towels, improving the problem of spreading mold and germs caused by dampness. The intelligent control interface can adjust the operating power independently or manually to speed up drying and sterilization.
- Inspiration
- BSR can not only dry towels, but also sterilize towels with UV-C light, and improve the problem caused by germs. BSR with a swingable hanger, it can increase the airflow in the space and dry the towels quickly. The interface of BSR can adjust air volume and power of UV-C light to speed up the drying and sterilization of the bathroom.
- Research
- Background : Small house has become the mainstream living space and pet raising has increased year by year. It is hoped that through the design of composite household appliances, small space families can save money, reduce the burden brought by the size of household appliances, improve the odor brought by pets, and obtain a good quality of life. Existing problem : 1. High humidity in bathroom environment The humidity of Asia’s climate is relatively high, and the bathroom is even more humid. Such an environment gives bacteria a comfortable growth environment, which is easy to causes a peculiar smell in the bathroom space. 2.
- Challenge
- In the beginning, the BSR hanger is not swinging on both sides. However, some inconveniences are found. Because of the cover of the towel, the inverted electromechanical device is easy to get damp and can not dissipate heat. We discuss with HITACHI's electromechanical structure experts and modify the hanger to separate from the rack and can rotate, which can not only alleviate the heat dissipation problem of operation but also increase the hanging space of towels.
- Realization and Technology
- BSR uses a micro-turbine to introduce and purify the air, which can increase airflow and dry towels quickly. Through the adjustment of the power, the space can maintain air circulation to achieve the drying and disinfection of the whole space, so that the bathroom is not easy to produce a peculiar smell. The air duct is also the place to hang the towels, which can lead the air to the sides and then be discharged from the air outlet.
- Operation and Interaction
- BSR can be opened when the user slides the interface to make BSR smile. After opening, the purification and sterilization intensity can be adjusted. The hanger on both sides can be swang separately, and it can be matched with the App operated on a mobile phone. When replacing the filter, pick up the BSR and it will stop immediately to ensure the safety of the user when replacing the filter. After replacing and putting it back, you need to slide the interface again to make the BSR smile.
- Project Duration and Location
- This project started in July 2022. In October, it cooperated with HITACHI and continued to discuss and modify it. In November 2022, made the prototype. The details were adjusted at the beginning of this year, and the second sample was prepared to be produced in late March. The production discussion process is all carried out in Taiwan.
- Specifications
- BSR size, single side hanger 55cm, middle core main unit diameter 9cm, total length after assembly is about 119cm. BSR modular hanger is convenient for transportation and easy to disassemble and assemble for cleaning.
- Keywords
- towel rack, purify, sterilize, air circulation
