Silver Furniture Design · 2025
Whale 0 Pillow
by Zhangjiagang Coolist Life Technology Co., Ltd.
- A' Design Award 2025 Silver Winner in Furniture Design
- Awarded April 15, 2025
- CLIENT: Zhangjiagang Coolist Life Technology Co., Ltd.
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 49,382
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About Whale 0 Pillow
Whale 0 is a pillow shaped after the streamlined body of a whale. The curved form supports the head, face and neck, and it adapts to back, side and stomach sleeping positions. The pillow is made of carbon dioxide polyol and bio vegetable oil polyols, which reduce the use of fossil fuels and improve biodegradability. A fully water blown foaming process is used to produce the foam. The material is hydrophilic, so the surface stays dry and breathable. The whale form is intended to bring a calm sense of peace and safety to the bedroom.
Zhangjiagang Coolist life technology co., Ltd.'s Whale 0 Pillow emerges from contemporary design traditions that celebrate the synthesis of natural forms with functional objects, participating in a lineage of biomorphic design that traces from mid-century organic modernism through contemporary Scandinavian product aesthetics, the work demonstrates sophisticated understanding of how zoomorphic reference can elevate utilitarian objects beyond mere function into the realm of emotional resonance and visual delight, technically the design achieves remarkable economy of means through its bold chromatic commitment to saturated cerulean blue offset by pristine white banding, this restrained palette amplifies the sculptural clarity of the whale abstraction while maintaining the approachable warmth essential to objects intended for intimate bodily contact, the formal reduction of cetacean anatomy to essential gestural elements reveals confident design thinking that recognizes how suggestion often surpasses literal representation in creating memorable object relationships, the sweeping tail element extending upward and bifurcating into the characteristic fluke shape provides both visual distinction and potential functional utility as an integrated handle or positioning aid, material selection appears deliberately calibrated to invite touch through smooth textile surfaces that promise comfort while maintaining the crisp formal definition necessary for sculptural presence, the work participates in broader cultural conversations about how designed objects might foster emotional connection through familiar natural references rendered in unexpected domestic contexts, inviting contemplation of the relationship between the oceanic realm these magnificent creatures inhabit and the terrestrial spaces of human rest and renewal, viewers might consider how this translation of marine grace into bedroom comfort speaks to enduring human fascination with whale forms and the qualities of gentleness and majesty they embody
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- Unique Properties
- The artistic pillow with a unique bionic whale shaped design emotionally gives a sense of peace and safety. It can perfectly adapt to various sleeping positions, which well fits and supports the head, face and neck. Carbon dioxide polyol and natural bio vegetable oil polyols as main materials align with the idea of environmental protection. The distinctive materials, and the fully water blown green foaming process, offering users a 0 pressure comfortable sleeping experience.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 65*44*12mm
- Tags
- pillow, bionic whale shape, sustainable materials, hydrophilic properties, 0 pressure sleeping experience
- Production Technology
- Carbon dioxide is captured to react with propylene oxide under a special catalyst, so as to produce poly propylenecarbonatepolyol, namely carbon dioxide polyol, greatly reducing the dependence on fossil fuels.
The use of bio vegetable oil polyols leads to excellent biodegradability.
The fully water blown green foaming process further improves the comfort and safety, providing a 0 pressure sleeping experience for users. - Design Challenge
- The challenge was achieving a deep combination of functionality and aesthetics. Based on that, this bionic pillow integrates the whale shape to ensure aesthetic appeal and practicality, thus meeting the demand of users in different sleeping positions for comfort. Carbon dioxide capture technology paired with materials science enables the application of green and premium new materials, bringing users a healthy, comfortable sleeping experience while fulfilling their emotional satisfaction.
- Project Duration
- The product started its design in October, 2023 in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, and will be launched in September, 2024 in China, America, Germany, Japan, etc.
- Operation Flow
- The design fully considers convenience of use. The unique ergonomic whale shaped pillow, through meticulous adjustments to the shape, can flexibly adapt to various sleeping positions like sleeping on the stomach, back or side. Thanks to its materials and structure, it can perfectly fit and support the head, face and neck, avoiding the discomfort during sleep. The materials, also featuring outstanding hydrophilic properties, are dry, crisp and breathable, ensuring a more comfortable experience.
- Research
- The design team, utilizing the knowledge of materials science, bionics and ergonomics, has successfully developed a environmentally friendly, comfortable and healthy new pillow. The tests show that the pillow can significantly improve the sleeping quality of users, satisfy their emotional needs, and ease the environmental burden. The innovative materials coupled with the bionic design provide new ideas and new directions for the design of modern home products.
- Inspiration
- The pillow draws inspiration from whales swimming in the ocean, which, as a large and gentle creature, symbolize peace and protection. The whale shaped pillow is expected to bring the vastness and tranquility of the ocean to the bedroom, making every sleep become a spiritual voyage. Taking into account the streamlined body of whales, the pillow shape is further optimized to ensure that the pillow provides the optimum comfort and support for users regardless of sleeping positions.
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