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Spider Vacuum Cleaner by Fatih Saruhan Receives the Silver A' Design Award in Home Appliances Design
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Fatih Saruhan for home appliances design
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Spider Vacuum Cleaner by Fatih Saruhan, designed for Hakki Saruhan Ve Ortaklari Yazilim Ve Bi̇li̇şi̇m Koll. Şti̇., has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Home Appliances Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Silver A' Design Award
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
More About Spider Vacuum Cleaner
Spider is a bagless vacuum cleaner designed for home cleaning. The design is based on a horizon concept, expressed by the cyclone area that traps dust and debris. The cyclone system separates particles from the airflow, so disposable bags are not needed. The body is made of high impact ABS and polycarbonate composites, which keep the vacuum cleaner light and durable. The compact and ergonomic form supports movement in tight spaces. Several colour, material and finish options are offered for different tastes.
About Fatih Saruhan
HSVO, originally founded as the Fakir Hausgerate Industrial Design team in 2012, has evolved into an Istanbul-based design studio by 2022. The studio's objective is to create ready-to-produce, sustainable, unique, and impactful designs by merging creativity and functionality to meet client needs. Spanning various sectors, HSVO undertakes a wide range of projects from industrial design to digital product design, incorporating technological advancements to deliver innovative solutions.
Award Record
With this recognition, Fatih Saruhan is a winner of 5 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2023 - 2024 and the 2024 - 2025 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Home Appliances Design Award
The A' Home Appliance Design Award is an international competition recognizing good home appliance designs by best appliance designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to home appliance designers, industrial designers, product engineers and appliance brands from all countries. Typical entries include refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, washing machines, dryers and ovens. The awarded home appliance designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/home-appliance
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/165562
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/165562
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!165562
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/353029
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Spider Vacuum Cleaner
- Function
- Vacuum Cleaner
- Category
- Home Appliances Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances and Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green, Dim Gray, Rosy Brown and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Hakki Saruhan Ve Ortaklari Yazilim Ve Bi̇li̇şi̇m Koll. Şti̇.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Fatih Saruhan
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #165562
Credits
- Team
- Latif Mahmudoğlu, Osman Cihan Demirel, Mert Gürsoy, Burak Keseci and Levent Çorman
- Image Credits
- Creator (Industrial Designer): Latif Mahmudoğlu
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This bagless vacuum cleaner features a unique design with a Horizon concept represented by the cyclone area, which serves as the core for trapping dust and debris. The powerful cyclone system efficiently captures and isolates particles, ensuring optimal performance and hygiene. Its compact and ergonomic design, combined with multiple CMF variations, caters to different user tastes while offering easy maintenance and maneuverability in tight spaces.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the concept of a Horizon, this vacuum embodies the strength of a cyclone that captures and traps dust within, symbolizing cleanliness and purity. The design draws from both natural elements and urban aesthetics, creating a dynamic and functional product that appeals to modern households. Each CMF option reflects different lifestyles, offering a versatile cleaning tool that combines performance with style.
- Research
- This project was based on design driven research, inspired by concept cars to create a flagship vacuum cleaner with aerodynamic efficiency and ergonomic usability. Using market analysis, user studies, and prototyping, data was gathered through surveys and airflow simulations. Results led to a sleek, high performance design with strong suction and smooth maneuverability. This innovation enhances usability, brand identity, and market competitiveness.
- Challenge
- The biggest challenge was merging high performance vacuum technology with an automotive inspired aesthetic while ensuring ergonomic usability and cost effective production. Internally, balancing form and function required extensive prototyping. Socially, consumer demand for sleek yet practical home appliances influenced design choices. Externally, manufacturing constraints and material selection posed challenges. Advanced simulation tools and material innovations helped overcome these obstacles.
- Realization and Technology
- The vacuum cleaner was developed using advanced fluid dynamics simulations to optimize airflow and maximize suction efficiency. The body is constructed from high impact ABS and polycarbonate composites, ensuring durability while keeping the design lightweight. The cyclonic separation system enhances dust particle filtration, eliminating the need for disposable bags. Injection molding and precision assembly techniques were employed to streamline production, reducing material waste and improving cost efficiency.
- Operation and Interaction
- Using this vacuum cleaner is effortless—just plug it in, turn it on, and let the powerful suction do the work. The bagless design makes emptying dust easy, while the compact and lightweight body allows for smooth movement around the house. Advanced airflow technology ensures deep cleaning on any surface, capturing even the finest dust. With ergonomic handling and a modern aesthetic, it delivers a hassle free, efficient, and stylish cleaning experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project began in 2022 as a flagship product designed to redefine the brand’s design language. Given its significance, extensive research, development, and refinement processes were undertaken to ensure both aesthetic and functional excellence. In 2025, mass production officially commenced, marking the beginning of its commercial journey. The product is now set to enter the market, offering a cutting edge cleaning solution for modern households.
- Specifications
- The bagless vacuum cleaner has dimensions of Width: 520 mm x Depth: 300 mm x Height: 250 mm, offering a compact yet powerful cleaning solution. It operates at 899W, ensuring efficient suction with optimized energy consumption. The advanced cyclone system enhances dust separation for consistent performance, while its lightweight and ergonomic design allows for easy maneuverability in tight spaces. Designed for durability, it features high quality materials for long lasting use.
- Keywords
- Vacuum, Vacuum cleaner, bagless, cleaning, home cleaning, home appliances
