Press Release
A' Design Award in Home Appliances Design Goes to S 2 Gas Boiler by Powtek Appliances Marketing Guangdong Co., Ltd
Powtek Appliances Marketing Guangdong Co., Ltd recognized for home appliances design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 15, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ S 2 Gas Boiler by Powtek Appliances Marketing Guangdong Co., Ltd, designed for Mizudo, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Home Appliances Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of 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 evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the A' Design Award
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 S 2 Gas Boiler
S 2 is a gas boiler designed for home heating and hot water supply. A patented four stage flame technology with micro flame modulation keeps the water temperature constant and lowers the minimum heat load for domestic hot water to 2 kW. Zero cold water circulation and one touch pressure boosting provide hot water without waiting. The thermal efficiency reaches 104.9 percent, saving about 20 percent more energy than traditional models. The boiler can be operated through the control panel, voice commands or the Mi Home application.
About Powtek Appliances Marketing Guangdong Co., Ltd
Powtek Appliances Marketing (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. was established in 2003, specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of gas water heating and heating products. With an annual production capacity exceeding 3 million units, the company serves over 1,200 distributors and more than 1,000 retail outlets, cumulatively reaching over 12 million users. For several consecutive years, its export volume has ranked among the top in the industry, with products successfully sold to over 50 countries and regions, including Europe and the United States. The company has established long-term strategic partnerships with numerous leading global brands.
Award Record
Powtek Appliances Marketing Guangdong Co., Ltd is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
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/181692
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/181692
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!181692
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/380469
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.powtek.net/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- S 2 Gas Boiler
- Function
- Gas Boiler
- Category
- Home Appliances Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances and Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Dim Gray, Dark Slate Gray, Gray, Dark Gray and Gainsboro
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Mizudo
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Powtek Appliances Marketing Guangdong Co., Ltd
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #181692
Credits
- Team
- Powtek Appliances Marketing (Guangdong) Co., Ltd
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This product adopts patented four stage flame and zero cold water technologies, maintaining a precise constant temperature via micro flame modulation to address overheating in summer, temperature fluctuations, and long waiting times. It also supports the Mi home ecosystem and voice control, enhanced by a patented automatic water refilling technology, facilitating convenient operation. Boasting a thermal efficiency of 104.9 percent, it saves about 20 percent more energy than traditional models.
- Inspiration
- In an era of unprecedented information transparency, users can easily access detailed specifications for various home appliances. This gas boiler captures the market with its superior performance, versatility, and exceptional value for money. It features a simple yet modern style, harmonizing with diverse home settings while suggesting its technological sophistication and premium quality. Available in white or gray and paired with exquisite icons, it presents a clean, refined aesthetic.
- Research
- With a deep insight into the modern pursuit of both comfort and convenience, the brand aims to shatter the stereotype of gas boilers as mere heating units and develop a smart terminal that enables superior hot water supply. Guided by this, the product revolutionizes its functional integration and user experience, striving to not only provide a stable heat source but also achieve the instant response and constant temperature comfort typically associated with premium water heaters.
- Challenge
- The challenge was addressingindustry issueslike difficult temperature control and overheating in summer. With its AI driven zero cold water circulationand one touch pressure boosting, the product offers instant hot water and stable water pressure, eliminating the frustration of waiting. It also employs a patentedfour stage flame technology. This reduces the minimum heat load for domestic hot water to2 kW, and enables precise constant temperature control for comfort in all seasons.
- Realization and Technology
- The control panel employs anti fingerprint, corrosion resistant glass, smooth and easy to clean to keep it looking new. The housing is made from a robust, flame retardant material for operational safety. Internal critical components utilize stainless steel and copper for heat resistance and corrosion resistance, extending the overall service life. The use of advanced techniques like injection molding, stamping, welding, and spray coating ensures structural durability and aesthetic refinement.
- Operation and Interaction
- The gas boiler can be controlled via the intuitive user interface, voice commands, or the Mi home app, reducing the learning curve. Leveraging Mi home connectivity, it supports one touch remote control, allowing effortless management from anywhere. It also features advanced capabilities including one touch pressure boosting, AI driven zero cold water circulation, and automatic water refilling, while also intelligently learning user habits to automatically optimize its operating status.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project entered its industrial design phase in Zhongshan, Guangdong in December 2025. The product ispoised for a debut on the crowdfunding platform of Xiaomi Youpin in April 2026.
- Specifications
- product dimensions, 730 mm x 403 mm x 327 mm
- Keywords
- AI Powered Gas Boiler, Automatic Water Refilling, Intelligent Four Stage Flame Technology, AI Driven Zero Cold Water Circulation, One Touch Pressure Boosting, Mi Home Connectivity, Environmental Friendliness and Energy Saving
