Press Release
A' Design Award in Home Appliances Design Goes to Vibes Smart Sensor Trash Can by Jiangmen Maitongtong Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Jiangmen Maitongtong Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. for home appliances design
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COMO, Italy, April 15, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ Vibes Smart Sensor Trash Can by Jiangmen Maitongtong Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., designed for Jiangmen Maiteng Household Products Co., Ltd, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Home Appliances Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The A' Design Award Explained
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Vibes Smart Sensor Trash Can
Vibes is a series of smart sensor trash cans designed for home use. The lid opens automatically, so the bin does not need to be touched. The series includes a standard model and a diaper bin version. Optional modular accessories, such as an odor sealing inner bucket and swivel casters, adapt the bins to everyday cleaning or parenting needs. An automatic trash bag flattening system uses a small fan to smooth the bag without manual effort. The metal body has a fine powder coated finish and a seamless, minimalist form in soft neutral tones.
About Jiangmen Maitongtong Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
mrbin, founded in 2012, is a brand operation and product design enterprise integrating design, research and development, and sales. It has always been dedicated to the category of decorative trash cans, using diversified online platforms as sales channels and combining large-scale offline exhibitions and sales as brand promotion. With 15 years of experience in both foreign trade and domestic sales industries, it collaborates with strategic supply chains for integrated research and development and production The dedicated line currently possesses strong product R&D capabilities and a mature operation system. Its products are deeply loved by the new generation of families.
Award Record
This recognition makes Jiangmen Maitongtong Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
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. The competition 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. Entries typically include refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, washing machines, dryers and ovens. Awarded home appliance designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/home-appliance
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/180298
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/180298
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!180298
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/379115
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Vibes Smart Sensor Trash Can
- Function
- Smart Sensor Trash Can
- Category
- Home Appliances Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances and Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Dark Olive Green, Saddle Brown, Light Gray, Peru and Dark Khaki
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Jiangmen Maiteng Household Products Co., Ltd
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Jiangmen Maitongtong Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #180298
Credits
- Team
- Yi Feng, and Xingjun Hu
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The trash can series serves as an elegant and convenient smart home device. The lineup includes a standard model and a diaper bin version, which can be equipped with optional modular accessories such as an odor sealing inner bucket and swivel casters, flexibly adapting to everyday cleaning or parenting scenarios. The design addresses key user needs, improving convenience, hygiene, and adaptability with an automatic trash bag flattening system and a 1 second self returning odor blocker.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the integrated aesthetics of high end home interiors, the trash can series combines artistic elegance with functional protection in parenting scenarios. Its minimalist, integrated form, creamy white and other sophisticated neutral tones, and understated and premium texture allow it to blend effortlessly into a variety of spaces, from kitchens to living rooms and parenting areas, striking a refined balance between visual appeal and practical functionality.
- Research
- As modern home living standards rise, consumers have higher demands for everyday items including trash cans. Traditional models often fall short in convenience and hygiene due to manual or pedal lids, weak odor control, and fixed placement. This series overcomes these limitations with a smart sensor lid, modular odor blocker and mobility accessories, and an automatic trash bag flattening system, achieving innovations in convenience, cleanliness, and adaptability in various home environments.
- Challenge
- The main challenge is simplifying the trash bag replacement process and controlling odors. A builtin micro fan rapidly creates negative pressure between the bag and bin walls, automatically flattening the bag without manual effort. The diaper bin version adds a magnetic odor blocker that closes in one second after disposal, effectively blocking odors for diapers. Together, these features offer a smarter, more hygienic, and convenient waste disposal experience.
- Realization and Technology
- The entire series uses a metal body with a fine powder coated finish, giving it a solid structure and premium cool handfeel. The diaper bin version features a glossy plastic odor sealing inner bucket, which contrasts elegantly with the metal body and makes cleaning and maintenance simple and convenient. The design adopts a seamless, integrated form, removing any visual redundancy. Both the metal body and accessory modules highlight geometric purity and overall harmony.
- Operation and Interaction
- Smart Sensor Lid It opens automatically, eliminating the need to touch the bin or bend down. This enhances hygiene and allows handsfree operation even when carrying items or holding a baby. Low Operation Noise The series works quietly, ensuring no disruption during nighttime or when family members are resting. Optional Silent Swivel Casters They allow for flexible movement and fixed usage in kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, and other spaces.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was launched in February 2025 in Jiangmen, Guangdong, with design completed in April and the series officially released on the Maitongtong flagship store on Taobao Tmall in September the same year.
- Specifications
- 275mm*255mm*435mm，18L
- Keywords
- Smart Sensor Trash Can, Optional Modular Accessories, Scene Adaptive Function, Automatic Trash Bag Flattening System, Self Returning Odor Blocker, Modern Minimalist Appearance
