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Ambi Climate Mini Ovladač klimatizace by Jervis Chua

Ambi Climate Mini Ovladač klimatizace by Jervis Chua is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Bronzová cena A' Design Award in Vzduchotechnika Competition Category.


BronzVzduchotechnika· 2021

Ambi Climate Mini Ovladač klimatizace

by Jervis Chua

Client: Ambi Labs limited

Bronzová cena A' Design Award Winner in Vzduchotechnika Category

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The Design

About Ambi Climate Mini Ovladač klimatizace

Ambi Climate Mini je chytrý ovladač pro klimatizace. Zařízení využívá umělou inteligenci k tomu, aby se naučilo preference uživatelů ohledně komfortu, a poté automaticky přizpůsobuje nastavení klimatizace. Zpětná vazba je poskytována prostřednictvím mobilní aplikace. Tvar je víceorientační, takže zařízení vypadá správně, ať už je namontováno na stěně, nebo umístěno na stole. Ventilační otvory jsou skryty v montážních spárách, což udržuje tělo zařízení kompaktní a bez viditelných otvorů. Základna z bukového dřeva pomáhá zařízení splynout s prostředím domácností a kanceláří.

The Recognition

About the Bronzová cena A' Design Award

Ambi Climate Mini Ovladač klimatizace je vítězem Bronzové ceny A' Design Award, vysoce prestižního uznání udělovaného vynikajícím designům, které se vyznačují kreativitou, vynalézavostí a bystrostí. Bronzoví vítězové jsou hojně zručné a nápadně kreativní artefakty, které dosvědčují rozsáhlé zkušenosti, představivost a vynalézavost svých designérů. Očekává se, že Ambi Climate Mini Ovladač klimatizace bude vysoce ceněným, obdivovaným a milovaným předmětem, pozoruhodně profesionálním a inovativním. Tento design, který získal Bronzovou cenu A' Design Award, zahrnuje osvědčené postupy v umění, vědě, designu a technologiích a vyniká pozorností k detailu. Ambi Climate Mini Ovladač klimatizace nádherně uspokojuje potřeby, dotýká se tužeb, okouzluje city a oslovuje zvědavost.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Ambi Climate mini uses A.I. to learn user's comfort preferences. It then automatically adjust and manage the user’s air-conditioner. The form is designed to be multi-orientational and to blend in. It always looks right side up whether it’s mounted on the wall or place on the table. The use of beech wood "coaster" makes it look comfortable in any home or office space. All these considerations give users plenty of options on where to place their Ambi Climate Mini.
Dimensions & Packaging
110.27mm x 46.83 mm x 24.52 mm
Tags
friendly, honest, simple, compact, flexible, intuitive, warm
Production Technology
The device requires generous ventilation to allow the internal thermometer sensor to get an accurate reading of ambient temperature. For this reason, vents are strategically engineered to be hidden in assembly gaps without needing to add unsightly holes on the body. The generous hidden venting makes the form as compact and as minimal as possible.
Design Challenge
The challenge was to balance a premium build quality and cost of manufacturing. The team achieved this by making internal electronics as compact as possible, therefore, reducing material cost and leaving some budget for tighter tolerances, and use real beech wood to elevate the design.
Research
Research data from the Company's flagship product was used for this project. Interviews were conducted to learn customers' preferences and their style association. A design language strategy was then established for Ambi Climate, allowing future products to use the same design language and philosophy, and maintain a consistent identity for the brand's product line.
Inspiration
The design was inspired by the calmness and warmth of a ceramic teacup placed on top of a wooden coaster. We’ve found this references to be most appropriate for a high-tech product because it makes the device feel welcoming and friendly. It humanizes technology and removes the intimidation factors out of the product.
Project Duration
The project started in April 2019 in Hong Kong and manufacturing began in August 2020. Ambi Climate Mini officially launched in October 2020.
Operation Flow
The device is operated using the Ambi Climate App, available on both iOS Appstore and Google Play store. The device can be paired with the AC simply by following the setup process in the app. Once the device is paired, users simply give feedback by telling the app if they are feeling too hot, too cold, or comfortable from time to time. In about 7 days, Ambi Climate's A.I. learns the user's preference and adjusts the AC automatically.
Team Members
Industrial Designers: Jervis Chua, Jocelyn Ngai
Mechanical Designer: Ambi Labs Team

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