Press Release
Fundesign.tv Is Honored with the Bronze A' Design Award for Home Space Shop in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Fundesign.tv acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Home Space Shop by Fundesign.tv, designed for Teco, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 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 evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Regarding Home Space Shop
Home Space is a retail interior created for a home appliance brand in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The space covers a floor area of 60 square meters with a height of 2.5 meters. Smart appliances are joined by concealed interfaces, so controls appear only when they are needed. Ambient lighting responds to the time of day and to the presence of visitors. Appliances are placed to support easy reach and a clear flow of movement. Soft tones and hidden lighting form a calm atmosphere. The design keeps the technology quiet and simple to use.
About Fundesign.tv
The Taipei-based media platform has devoted itself to curating design and art exhibitions, artistic creativity development, and cross-cultural exchange since 2012. Conceptual development, exhibition planning, exhibition, event production, event management, artistic marketing, and media resources integration are some of their services.
Award Record
Fundesign.tv is a winner of 7 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2019 - 2020 and the 2024 - 2025 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award
The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is 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. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously 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. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which 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, uploading a work and receiving a 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. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/172625
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/172625
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!172625
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/267947
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://reurl.cc/0KXQ5o
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Home Space Shop
- Function
- Shop
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dark Gray, Gray, Silver, Dim Gray and Gainsboro
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Teco
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Fundesign.tv
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #172625
Credits
- Team
- Carrie Chang, SK Chen and Pei Jou Wu
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This project reimagines the smart home as a space of emotional intelligence. Through seamless AI integration, minimalist design, and ergonomic logic, the space transforms daily routines into intuitive and poetic experiences. Concealed lighting, soft tones, and refined appliances compose a calm, futuristic atmosphere. The space becomes more than functional; it listens, adapts, and supports, quietly responding to human presence with silent intelligence.
- Inspiration
- The concept was born from a desire to humanize technology. While smart homes are often portrayed as gadget-heavy or cold, this design aims to create a sanctuary where technology disappears into the background, serving rather than showing. Inspiration comes from the flow of data, the softness of daily rituals, and the beauty of stillness.
- Research
- This user-centered design research aimed to explore emotional comfort in AI-powered smart homes. Methods included user interviews, behavior mapping, and prototype testing. Tools used were digital mood boards, 3D modeling, and interaction simulations. Participants included 12 households aged 30 to 55. Results revealed a need for low-stimulus environments and invisible tech. The findings shaped a calm, intuitive living space with commercial and design impact.
- Challenge
- The biggest challenge was balancing visible design with invisible technology. Users desire simplicity, but AI systems require complex integration. We had to conceal sensors, interfaces, and wiring without compromising usability. The project was located in a busy high-speed rail station, where construction could only take place at night during non-operational hours. Tight schedules and precise coordination between trades added to the complexity.
- Realization and Technology
- 1. Seamless AI integration across appliances with intuitive UX design. 2. Ergonomic appliance placement to optimize user flow and interaction. 3. Ambient lighting mimics circadian rhythm and emotional state. 4. Concealed interfaces reduce visual fatigue and support calmness. 5. Smart zoning adjusts temperature, light, and presence sensing.
- Operation and Interaction
- This space works like a quiet assistant. Lights adjust automatically based on time and presence. Appliances turn on gently when you approach. There are no loud signals, only soft responses. The layout makes everything easy to reach, and controls appear only when needed. By hiding the tech and focusing on natural use, the space feels calm, responsive, and deeply human.
- Project Duration and Location
- The shop opened in Feb 2025 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
- Specifications
- Designed within a 60-square-meter footprint and 2.5 meters in height.
- Keywords
- TECO, Smart Appliances, Inverter Technology, Energy Efficiency, Power Saving, ESG, Taiwan, Leading Air Conditioning Brand, Sustainable Living, Smart Home, Intelligent Control, Eco-Friendly Design
