Press Release
Versus Close-coupled WC by Vasil Velchev Receives the A' Design Award in Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design
Vasil Velchev recognized for bathroom furniture and sanitary ware design by the international grand jury of the 2013 - 2014 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 26, 2014 /DesignNewswire/ Versus Close-coupled WC by Vasil Velchev, designed for MAGMA graphics, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2013 - 2014 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached 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.
Regarding Versus Close-coupled WC
Our life is a never ending searching of pleasure and comfort. Everyone of us is trying to find the best balance between functionality and design and if we want the product to be economical that makes it even more difficult. With my close-coupled wc i was trying to find exactly this balance. It combines new approaches and technologies of increasing efficiency, saving water and materials and at the same time all this good stuff are hidden below a bold, monolith and extravagant design.
About Vasil Velchev
Graduated as a master of electrical engineering Vasil Velchev actually have more than 10 years of experience as a graphic designer in an international company. At the beginning product design was more like a hobby, but after some worldwide publications and awards he started to believes more in his ideas. Several years ago he started a project called MAGMA which have the purpose to collect all of his creations under one roof. The name was choosen on purpose.
Award Record
With this recognition, Vasil Velchev is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2012 - 2013 and the 2013 - 2014 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
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. It 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. Typical entries include toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, bidets and faucets. The awarded sanitary ware designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/sanitary-ware
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/33308
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/33308
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!33308
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/123630
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.magma-graphics.free.bg
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Versus Close-coupled WC
- Function
- Close-coupled WC
- Category
- Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Architecture
- Colors
- Lime Green, Light Gray, Medium Sea Green, Lavender and Dark Sea Green
- Images
- 5
- Client
- MAGMA graphics
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Vasil Velchev
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2013 - 2014
- Design ID
- #33308
Credits
- Image Credits
- Author Vasil Velchev, Project Versus, 2014.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Extravagant design combined with higher efficiency and economy
- Inspiration
- The very first idea was to create something that has shape of the first letter of my name - V (the profile of the wc and the shape of internal tank). It was eventually changed because of functional reasons.
- Research
- During the CAD build a lot of fluid analysis were studied, a specialist was asked for consultancy.
- Challenge
- Maintain the original V-shape during technical and ergonomic transformations.
- Realization and Technology
- Live tests will allow us to understand which material will be better - Ceramic or Acrylic. Maybe other materials will be tested too.
- Operation and Interaction
- This close-coupled WC have tilted tank which allows the water to flush out easily than traditional 90 deg tanks. This modification increases the velocity, presure and force of the water. The WC also have 3 flush volumes which allow to use water more efficient. The puzzle type seat and cover allow to reduce unnecessary overlaping which saves material.
- Project Duration and Location
- Almost one year, location - Bulgaria, Europe
- Specifications
- Length - 400mm, Projection - 775mm, Height - 790mm
- Keywords
- Versus, V-shape, Close-Coupled, WC, Toilet, Black, Red, Extravagant, Bathroom
