Silver Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design · 2025
Ya Man Liftlogy Beauty
by Kimiyo Yamazaki and Chengshen Tan
- A' Design Award 2025 Silver Winner in Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design
- Awarded April 15, 2025
- CLIENT: Ya-Man Ltd
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 72,475
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About Ya Man Liftlogy Beauty
Liftlogy is a handheld beauty device for facial and eye skincare. The compact body measures 110 by 70 by 40 millimeters, so it can be carried easily. Metal modules on the top surface use radiofrequency energy to warm skin tissue for tightening and lifting. The gaps between the modules emit different colors of light for acne care, brightening, soothing and firming. Curved modules on both sides fit around the eyes, while a wider central module treats the face. Three modes and three intensity levels are offered.
Ya Man Liftlogy Beauty by Chengshen Tan exemplifies the contemporary convergence of advanced personal care technology with refined material craft, positioning itself within a design tradition that honors both functional performance and aesthetic pleasure. The work demonstrates notable compositional intelligence in presenting a cohesive product family, each component sharing a visual vocabulary of warm, skin-sympathetic surfaces juxtaposed against precision-engineered metallic forms. The choice of leather-textured casing in a sophisticated blush tone suggests an understanding of material psychology, wherein surfaces intended for intimate contact with the body communicate warmth, softness, and approachability even before physical interaction occurs. The sculptural relief patterns adorning the metallic components reveal a design philosophy that transforms utilitarian technology into objects of contemplative beauty, their undulating forms perhaps evoking natural phenomena such as wave patterns or organic cellular structures. Technical accomplishment manifests in the seamless integration of disparate materials, where soft and hard, warm and cool, matte and reflective achieve harmonious coexistence without visual discord. The interface elements, rendered with restrained typography and subtle indicator points, demonstrate respect for the user through clarity and simplicity rather than overwhelming complexity. This work participates in a broader contemporary movement toward humanizing technology, making devices that serve intimate personal rituals into companions rather than mere tools. The presentation invites consideration of how objects designed for daily self-care might embody values of mindfulness and intentionality, transforming routine maintenance into moments of aesthetic engagement and personal renewal.
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- Unique Properties
- The product boasts an exquisite exterior design. Its top surface features a gentle metallic sheen and modular three-dimensional texture, providing a sense of sophistication. The middle section utilizes leather material, showcasing a premium feel while highlighting its uniqueness in the beauty technology industry, along with its anti-slip functionality. The leather is imprinted with the "YAMAN" brand logo in a concise and elegant font, harmonizing with the device's tone and material.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 110mmx70mmx40mm
- Tags
- Beauty, Liftlogy, Skincare, Daily Care
- Production Technology
- The top surface metal modules of this product utilize radiofrequency (RF) technology, which employs radio frequency energy to heat skin tissue for skin tightening, lifting, and anti-aging purposes. The gaps between the modules utilize photodynamic therapy, employing differnt light to therapy (for example: blue light for acne treatment, green light for whitening, red light for anti-inflammatory, and yellow light for firming ). During the day, it aids in lifting, whitening, and reducing swelling of the face and eyes, while at night, it promotes facial cleansing, essence absorption, and skincare.
- Design Challenge
- The product provides users with immense convenience through its portability and multifunctionality. Precisely designed with multiple care modes, it enhances skincare effectiveness, enabling users to effortlessly maintain healthy and beautiful skin amidst busy lifestyles. This enhances confidence and elevates life quality. Incorporating leather into medical beauty equipment not only sets an excellent example for industry innovation in appearance but also integrates multiple functions, serving as a model for advancing technology within the industry.
- Project Duration
- 2023-2024, Shanghai
- Operation Flow
- This product is compact and delicate, measuring just the size of a water cup, making it convenient for office workers to carry around, providing users with great convenience. Despite its small size, it boasts powerful functionality, offering three modes: Daily, Aging, and Acne, each mode adjustable with three intensity levels. This not only allows users to enjoy skincare anytime and anywhere but also represents a lifestyle where beauty and confidence can be maintained even amidst busy work schedules.
- Research
- The top surface of this product is equipped with eye care modules on both sides, which curve to fit around the eyes, aiding in eye care maintenance. In the middle is the facial care module, with an oversized contact surface for enhanced facial care effects. The precise 3mm distance between each metal module has been calculated to ensure high thermal efficiency while reducing the heated area, resulting in more uniform heating of the face. Additionally, to balance the positive and negative poles of the face, negative pole modules are used in the middle connecting part, while positive pole modules are used in the remaining parts.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration behind our beauty device comes from the harmonious blend of nature's elegance and cutting-edge technology. We sought to create a product that not only enhances your skincare routine but also embodies the essence of natural beauty. Nature has always been a rich source of inspiration for innovation. The intricate patterns of leaves, the smooth flow of water, and the delicate beauty of flowers all contribute to a sense of tranquility and balance.