Fan Slim Skakelpaneel by Hdl Automation Co., Ltd.

Fan Slim Skakelpaneel by Hdl Automation Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Brons in Digitale en Elektroniese Toestelontwerp Competition Category.

BronsVerbruikerselektronika· 2025

Fan Slim Skakelpaneel

by Hdl Automation Co., Ltd.

Client: HDL Automation Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Verbruikerselektronika Category

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The Design

About Fan Slim Skakelpaneel

Fanora is 'n slim skakelpaneel vir huisbeheer. Die vorm volg 'n tradisionele Chinese voupamier, met die ribbes wat as paneelondersteuning dien en die waaieroppervlak as die beheerarea. Die hoofliggaam is gemaak van 6063-aluminiumlegering met 'n sandgestraalde en geanodiseerde afwerking. Agt knoppies word deur CNC-masjinering gevorm en het 'n fyn sandgetekstureerde oppervlak wat vingerafdrukke weerstaan. 'n Hangertjie van natuurlike Hetian-jade huisves verskuilde sensors wat beligting en lugversorging aanpas. 'n Lang druk op die tonele-knoppie stoor die huidige instellings vir latere herroeping.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Brons

Fan Slim Skakelpaneel is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Brons, 'n hoogs prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan uitstaande ontwerpe wat gekenmerk word deur kreatiwiteit, vindingrykheid en skerpsinnigheid. Wenners in Brons is ruimskoots vaardige en opvallend kreatiewe artefakte wat die groot ervaring, verbeelding en vindingrykheid van hul ontwerpers bevestig. Daar word verwag dat Fan Slim Skakelpaneel 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde voorwerp is wat merkwaardig professioneel en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Brons gewen het, inkorporeer die beste praktyke in kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie en is uitstekend vanweë sy aandag aan detail. Fan Slim Skakelpaneel bevredig behoeftes pragtig, raak aan begeertes, bekoor gevoelens en spreek die nuuskierigheid aan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Fanora is a smart switch panel that integrates modern smart home technology with high end home decor art, adopting the shape of a folding fan to achieve smart control functions. It combines traditional Chinese aesthetics with technology. It not only carries the cultural connotations and emotional expressions of the folding fan as an element of Chinese tradition but also features robust appliance control, scene customisation, and environmental adaptability, balancing beauty and functionality.
Dimensions & Packaging: product dimensions, 255 mm x 144 mm x 10 mm
Tags: Home Smart Control Panel, Traditional Chinese Folding Fan, One Click Access, Traditional Chinese Culture, Personalised Customisation
Production Technology: The main body of Fanora is crafted from 6063 aluminium alloy, finished with sandblasting and anodising processes.
Its pendant is made from natural Hetian jade, polished by artisan level craftsmanship for both beauty and texture.
The panel is equipped with eight buttons processed by CNC technology. The button curvature follows ergonomic principles, making pressing effortless and comfortable, with a fine sand textured surface that effectively prevents fingerprint residue.
Design Challenge: The challenge lies in combining the intricate structure of traditional folding fans with modern smart home technology.
The design team precisely replicated the folding fan structure, using the ribs as the panel support and the fan surface as the control area, while concealing built-in sensors within the pendant, achieving harmonious unity between technology and artistry.
Furthermore, the team added customisable Scene Capture and energy management functions to satisfy personalisation needs.
Research: As smart home technology advances, the demands of the users for home products have evolved beyond mere functionality and practicality, placing greater emphasis on the aesthetic appeal, personalisation, and cultural value of products. Therefore, the design team aimed to integrate the elements of the folding fan into the smart switch panel design, creating a smart home product that embodies the features of traditional Chinese aesthetics and provides users with a comfortable living experience.
Inspiration: The design inspiration for this smart switch panel comes from the ancient literati who used folding fans to express etiquette and emotions. The folding fan was not just an essential accessory in social gatherings for scholars but also symbolised cultural refinement. The design team has integrated it with smart home technology, showcasing aesthetics and cultural significance. It communicates the taste of the user and sophistication, merging the charm of traditional culture with modern technology.
Project Duration: The project was designed and developed in Guangzhou in June 2023 and launched in China in October 2024.
Operation Flow: The Fanora can be used as a wall-mounted or desktop display, supporting customisation of the Hetian jade pendant shape to meet needs for personalisation and aesthetics. With sensors embedded within the pendant, Fanora can auto adjust lighting and air conditioning given real time conditions, offering a personalised comfort space. Moreover, Fanora includes a Scene Capture where users can long press the scene button to save the current settings, enabling one-click restoration of the ideal setting.
Team Members: Jin Huang, Wenbin Chen, Daying Gao, Dongchang Li, Xiujuan Chen, Yang Liu