Mashav Tragbares Belüftungssystem by Ofri Shapira

Mashav Tragbares Belüftungssystem by Ofri Shapira is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award in Eisen in Ideendesign Competition Category.

EisenIdee· 2023

Mashav Tragbares Belüftungssystem

by Ofri Shapira

Client: Ofri Shapira

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Idee Category

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The Design

About Mashav Tragbares Belüftungssystem

Mashav ist ein tragbares Belüftungssystem, das bei heißen Bedingungen komfortablen, atmungsaktiven Schutz bietet. Es nutzt den „Kamineffekt“ aus. um eine Luftzirkulation innerhalb des Kleidungsstücks zu erzeugen und verfügt über ein solares Belüftungssystem in der Kapuze, um die Luftzirkulation zu Hals und Kopf zu verbessern. Inspiriert vom traditionellen „Galabiya“-Stil. Mashav ist ein Kleid, das von der Beduinengesellschaft in der Wüste getragen wird und traditionelle Kleidung mit modernem Design kombiniert. Das Projekt bietet eine Lösung für die steigende Nachfrage nach Schutzkleidung angesichts steigender Temperaturen aufgrund der Klimakrise und eine neue Perspektive auf die Entwicklung der Bekleidung.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Mashav Tragbares Belüftungssystem ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Mashav Tragbares Belüftungssystem wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Mashav Tragbares Belüftungssystem wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Mashav is a two-piece garment that addresses the increasing need for comfortable, breathable clothing as temperatures rise due to the climate crisis. The dress utilizes the "Chimney Effect" to create air circulation within the garment, while the hood features a solar ventilation system that enhances airflow to the neck and head area. Mashav returns to the essential function of clothing - protection - and offers a new perspective on the future of apparel with its innovative approach.
Dimensions & Packaging: The dress is full-length and can be made in various sizes.
Tags: wearable technology , climate, ventilation, future, cooling, evaporation
Production Technology: The garment is constructed with a sweat-wicking fabric that also offers moderate wind protection in order to create a chimney effect. The electronic components of the garment, which include blower fans, are powered by flexible solar panels that are embedded in the plastic shell and charged by solar energy.
Research: The research began by looking for a solution for human body heat regulation in hot weather. The first step was to learn and understand the human body and its temperature regulation systems by consulting with the professor for environmental physiology Yoram Epstein. The next step was looking for a solution by searching for other animals and plants' temperature regulation processes. During this study, I found a piece of research conducted at Tel Aviv University that showed how Bedouin people had survived the extreme heat of the desert by having a suitable garment called ‘Galabiya’. I decided to take this garment, whose structure follows the principle of the chimney effect and make it more innovative and efficient by using smart textiles and adding an active cooling system.
Inspiration: The garment was inspired by the Galabiya, a traditional dress worn by Bedouin society in the desert. Its structure is based on the Chimney Effect, which allows for air circulation within the garment by utilizing the natural upward movement of hot air. The project was created with the intention of combining traditional clothing with modern design, resulting in a functional and culturally significant garment. The inspiration for this design came from the history and culture of Bedouin society.
Project Duration: The project is my graduation project in Product Design Bachelor, tutored by Naama Steinbock. Started in November 2022 and finished in June 2022 at HIT - Holon Institute of Technology.
Operation Flow: The electronic cooling system is designed to cool areas with wide blood vessels, leading to a more effective overall cooling effect. It can be operated by attaching electronic units to a garment using magnets. The magnets close an electronic circuit made of conductive yarn, allowing the units to work together. These units contain blower fans that deliver cool air through flexible pipes to the neck and head. The front zip acts as a switch to power the system.
Image Credits: All images: Photographer: Shalev Ariel, 2022