Lei Nicht-elektrischer Aromadiffusor by ANTBEE Co. and SOL Style - Bin Sugawara

Lei Nicht-elektrischer Aromadiffusor by ANTBEE Co. and SOL Style - Bin Sugawara is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Silber in Möbeldesign Competition Category.

SilberMöbel· 2021

Lei Nicht-elektrischer Aromadiffusor

by ANTBEE Co. and SOL Style - Bin Sugawara

Client: Lei

A' Design Award in Silber Winner in Möbel Category

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The Design

About Lei Nicht-elektrischer Aromadiffusor

Lei ist ein nicht-elektrischer Aromadiffusor für den Wohnbereich. Lei benötigt keine Stromquelle, denn die Wärme einer Kerze erzeugt im Metall eine Temperaturdifferenz, die Elektrizität hervorbringt. Diese Elektrizität treibt einen Einblatt-Ventilator an, der einen sanften Luftstrom erzeugt und den verflüchtigten Duft im Raum verteilt. Eine zylindrische Glaskuppel steigert die Hitze der Flamme, ein Spalt oberhalb der Kuppel führt Sauerstoff zu, und die ovale Form unterstützt die Wärmeableitung. Lei besteht ausschließlich aus Aluminium, Eisen und Glas – allesamt recycelbare Materialien. Die kabellose Bauweise ermöglicht eine freie Platzierung und einen wartungsarmen Gebrauch.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silber

Lei Nicht-elektrischer Aromadiffusor ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Silber, einer enorm prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für erstklassige, großartige und beeindruckende Spitzendesigns. Silber-Gewinner sind ungemein brillante und äußerst kreative Werke, die die herausragende Expertise, das Talent und den Scharfsinn ihrer Designer veranschaulichen. Von Lei Nicht-elektrischer Aromadiffusor wird erwartet, dass es ein wunderbares Vorzeigewerk ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und zutiefst innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Silber prämierte Design ist eine höchst bemerkenswerte, bewunderte Erfindung, die den Grenzen von Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie zugutekommt und sie voranbringt. Lei Nicht-elektrischer Aromadiffusor ist eine vielbeneidete Schöpfung, die Wünsche weckt, positive Gefühle vermittelt und Staunen und Verwunderung entfacht.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Lei is an ultimately sustainable aroma diffuser, powering electricity by the heat of a candle instead of power source. It is an entirely selfsufficient product patented for its innovative mechanism which redefines existing home appliances. The generated electricity creates a gentle breeze that allows volatilized aroma to permeate a space. Its minimalist design made from recyclable materials, cordless mobility, and low maintenance usability guarantees great functionality.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 161mm x Depth 85mm x Height 174mm
Tags: aromadiffuser, aroma, healthcare, home, diffuser
Production Technology: Leis minimal form stems from the premise that it does not need to rely on a power source. It is powered by the temperature difference in the metal, supplied by the candle heat which creates ventilation and aroma volatilization. While considering its functional form, we also prioritised the user emotional engagement with the design gazing at the flame, feeling the gentle breeze, smelling the aroma fragrance. Every aspect is crucial such as the glass cylindrical dome which efficiently raises the heat of the flame, the optimal gap above the dome and the single blade fan to introduce oxygen, and the oval shape for heat dissipation.
Design Challenge: This is the first product that we have developed entirely from scratch, including material selection. Lei reinforces our company ethics of being greatly aware of our products environmental lifespan, through both manufacturing and upcycling. While most appliances rely on electrical outlets to operate, Lei goes against the grain. Lei is completely selfsufficient; generating electricity, ventilating air and aroma, it redefines the category of home appliances.
Research: Lei is powered by the temperature difference in the metal, supplied by a heat source, the candle. The heat source creates ventilation and aroma volatilization. While considering its functional form, we also prioritised the users emotional engagement with the design gazing at the flame, feeling the gentle breeze, smelling the aroma fragrance. Other aspects such as the glass cylindrical dome which efficiently raises the heat of the flame, and the optimal gap above the dome and the single blade fan to introduce oxygen, and the oval shape for heat dissipation, all stemmed from the premise that Lei did not need to rely on a power source.
Inspiration: Lei functions by the usage of Seeback effect. Witnessing first-hand the mass production of home appliances, we have always implored to produce a sustainable product in terms of recyclable material and how it generates electricity, fully utilizing this effect. Therefore, the usage of Seeback effect completely reverses the rule of appliances to rely on electrical outlets to operate. It also became the key factor that shaped both form and function.
Project Duration: since2019-2021, in JAPAN
Operation Flow: The concept and execution of Lei reinforces our company ethics of being greatly aware of our products environmental lifespan, through both manufacturing and upcycling, as well as raising questions about the industrys sustainability issues. By limiting our materials to aluminum, iron and glass all recyclable materials, we ensure that even after the products life is over, everything, even packaging can be recycled. It also stands as an important hint for future home appliances which function with electricity without using an electric power source.
Patents: Patented: No. 6701475, Patent holder:ANTBEE Co.,Ltd, Year:2020,
Team Members: In-house Design:Yasuyuki Nagato (Antbee Co.,Ltd)
Design:Bin Sugawara (Poet)