Vaso Sistemu di Ghjardinu Intelligente d'Internu by Xiaoyu Zhang and Jiaxin Zou

Vaso Sistemu di Ghjardinu Intelligente d'Internu by Xiaoyu Zhang and Jiaxin Zou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award di Ferru in Pruduttu Sustenibile Competition Category.

FerruPruduttu Sustenibile· 2024

Vaso Sistemu di Ghjardinu Intelligente d'Internu

by Xiaoyu Zhang and Jiaxin Zou

Client: Xiaoyu Zhang & Jiaxin Zou

A' Design Award di Ferru Winner in Pruduttu Sustenibile Category

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The Design

About Vaso Sistemu di Ghjardinu Intelligente d'Internu

U Sistemu di Ghjardinu Intelligente d'Internu Vaso combina l'eleganza cù a funziunalità. Cuncepitu per un piazzamentu facile di e piante, si adatta à a maiò parte di e piante da tavula è offre una sperienza plug-and-play. I sensori avanzati assicuranu chì e piante ricevenu una idratazione ottimale basata nantu à l'umidità di u terrenu. L'applicazione mobile furnisce avvisi in tempu reale per una cura precisa. Realizatu da plastica riciclata, Vaso dà priorità à a sustenibilità è à l'estetica minimalista. Ogni dettagliu minimizza l'impattu ambientale, furniscendu cuscenza ecologica è eleganza in un solu pacchettu, Vaso offre una suluzione ideale per l'appasiunati di piante cù una vita frenetica.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award di Ferru

Vaso Sistemu di Ghjardinu Intelligente d'Internu hè un vincitore di u premiu A' Design Award di Ferru, una ricunniscenza prestigiosa attribuita à i boni disegni chì rispondenu à i requisiti prufessiunali è industriali aspettati da creazioni ben cuncipite. I vincitori di Ferru dimustranu una grande abilità, una alta specializazione, una cumpresa esperta è a capacità creativa di i so creatori. Si aspetta chì Vaso Sistemu di Ghjardinu Intelligente d'Internu sia una creazione assai apprezzata, ammirata è cara chì hè pratica è innuvatrice. Stu disegnu vincitore di u premiu A' Design Award di Ferru integra e migliori pratiche di u settore è hà caratteristiche tecniche cumpetenti ligate à u sapè fà è à u talentu. Vaso Sistemu di Ghjardinu Intelligente d'Internu hè rispettatu per a so meticulosità è hè cuncipitu per furnisce miglioramenti di a qualità di a vita chì aiutanu à fà di u mondu un locu megliu.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Vaso waters plants based on soil humidity, offers easy plant placement, and relieves mental pressure. Designed for seamless integration, it fits most table plants, provides a plug-and-play experience, and features an ergonomic water inlet funnel design for precision and safety.
Dimensions & Packaging: Length 255 mm x Width 170 mm x Height 252 mm
Tags: Green Tech, Smart Gardening, Sustainable Living, Eco Friendly, Home Garden
Production Technology: Crafted from recycled plastic, Vaso embodies sustainability and minimalistic aesthetics in its design and structure. Every element is thoughtfully engineered to minimize environmental impact, ensuring a seamless blend of eco-consciousness and elegance.
Design Challenge: The most challenging aspect was integrating sustainability without compromising functionality. We had to source eco-friendly materials, balancing cost-effectiveness and durability. Navigating regulatory standards for recycled plastics was complex, requiring close collaboration with suppliers. The historical perspective of single-use plastics and societal pressure for eco-conscious design drove us to persevere.

Additionally, aligning technology with the "best tech is no tech" philosophy posed obstacles. It was a creative challenge to simplify the user experience while harnessing advanced soil moisture sensors. We overcame these hurdles through extensive research, prototyping, and iterative design, ultimately achieving a seamless, sustainable, and user-centric solution.
Research: Conducting exploratory research, our goal was to understand user needs and preferences related to smart gardening systems. Using surveys and interviews, we gathered data from 200 participants, exploring their experiences and expectations. Our findings revealed a strong desire for effortless plant care and a deep connection to nature.

These insights guided Vaso's design, focusing on user-friendly features and sustainability. The research also highlighted the potential market demand for eco-conscious home products. As a result, Vaso not only enhances users' lives but also contributes to sustainable living and the evolving landscape of eco-friendly design solutions.
Inspiration: Inspired by a commitment to sustainability, Vaso was designed to harmoniously blend technology and nature, offering effortless plant care while minimizing waste, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing well-being through the calming presence of greenery in daily life.
Project Duration: The project started in December 2022 in Los Angeles and produced the prototype in March 2023. Vaso was exhibited in the Red Dot Design Museum in Essen, Germany in 2023.
Operation Flow: Equipped with advanced sensors, Vaso automatically waters plants based on soil humidity levels, ensuring that they receive just the right
amount of hydration needed to flourish. The mobile app will also alert the user in real-time when additional care is required, based on the unique growth environment of each plant.
Team Members: Xiaoyu Zhang
Jiaxin Zou