Saturn Kattekurv by Zhao Yutong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award i Sølv in Kæledyrspleje, Legetøj, Tilbehør og Produkter til Dyr Design Competition Category.

SølvKæledyrspleje· 2022

Saturn Kattekurv

by Zhao Yutong

Client: Beijing Yeak Tech Co. Ltd.

A' Design Award i Sølv Winner in Kæledyrspleje Category

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The Design

About Saturn Kattekurv

Saturn er en kattekurv formet som et afrundet trædyrehus til moderne hjem. Formen er opbygget af trekantede stykker overskudstræ, samlet på samme måde som en fodbold, så afskæringer fra møbelproduktionen genanvendes, og materialespild reduceres. En stor åbning giver katten adgang, mens to mindre huller på siderne lader ejeren interagere med kæledyret. Det indre er behandlet med mørk maling for at skabe et roligt og behageligt rum. Saturn måler 480 gange 409 millimeter.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Sølv

Saturn Kattekurv er vinder af A' Design Award i Sølv, en usædvanligt prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles designs i topklasse, som er pragtfulde og imponerende. Sølvvinderne er enormt geniale og overordentlig kreative værker, der illustrerer deres designeres fremragende ekspertise, talent og skarpsindighed. Saturn Kattekurv forventes at være et vidunderligt udstillingsværk, der er bemærkelsesværdigt professionelt og dybt innovativt. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Sølv, er en højst bemærkelsesværdig, beundret opfindelse, som gavner og flytter grænserne for kunst, videnskab, design og teknologi. Saturn Kattekurv er en skabelse, som mange misunder, og som vækker begær, bringer positive følelser og antænder forundring og undren.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Saturn is a pet house with a modern style. Making full use of surplus materials of modern wood processing, this product reduces material waste and adheres to the maxim of sustainability. Moreover, it integrates elegance and utilization for a stunning view of modern home space.
Dimensions & Packaging: 480*409mm
Production Technology: In terms of processing techniques, we imitate the way how the footballs are assembled, i.e. using triangles to assemble a round shape. This technique helps us make full use of and reprocess the surplus materials, thus reducing the waste during processing.
Design Challenge: The challenge lies in how to create a cozy environment for cats. Saturn is designed with two holes on either side for better interaction between the pet and its owner. In addition, based on the nature of pets, this product employs dark painting for a comfortable living space.
Research: The study shows that pet housewares are a hit in the household industry. Saturn can perfectly blend in with the modern household decoration, which caters for the nature of cats and uses quality wood material for security and comfort during usage.
Inspiration: The design team is inspired by the surplus materials during the production of modern furniture, which is premium in quality but cannot be reused for its sizes. Thus, they refer to the football and assemble the wood into a regular round shape.
Project Duration: Started in March 2021 in Beijing, this product was finished in November 2021 in Henan Province and was exhibited in Caochangdi Art District, Beijing.
Operation Flow: The cat can enter the pet house through the large hole, while the owner can interact with the cat via the holes on either side.
Team Members: Zhao Yutong