Lei Diffuseur d'arômes non électrique by ANTBEE Co. and SOL Style - Bin Sugawara

Lei Diffuseur d'arômes non électrique by ANTBEE Co. and SOL Style - Bin Sugawara is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award d'Argent in Design de Mobilier Competition Category.

ArgentMobilier· 2021

Lei Diffuseur d'arômes non électrique

by ANTBEE Co. and SOL Style - Bin Sugawara

Client: Lei

A' Design Award d'Argent Winner in Mobilier Category

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The Design

About Lei Diffuseur d'arômes non électrique

Lei est un diffuseur d'arômes non électrique destiné à un usage domestique. Lei ne nécessite aucune source d'alimentation, car la chaleur d'une bougie crée une différence de température dans le métal qui génère de l'électricité. Cette électricité entraîne un ventilateur à pale unique, produisant une douce brise qui diffuse l'arôme volatilisé dans toute la pièce. Un dôme cylindrique en verre intensifie la chaleur de la flamme, un espace au-dessus du dôme introduit l'oxygène, et la forme ovale favorise la dissipation thermique. Lei est composé uniquement d'aluminium, de fer et de verre, tous des matériaux recyclables. Sa forme sans fil permet une installation libre et une utilisation nécessitant peu d'entretien.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award d'Argent

Lei Diffuseur d'arômes non électrique est lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent, une reconnaissance énormément prestigieuse décernée à des designs haut de gamme, superbes et impressionnants. Les lauréats Argent sont des œuvres tout à fait brillantes et extrêmement créatives qui illustrent l'expertise, le talent et la perspicacité remarquables de leurs concepteurs. Lei Diffuseur d'arômes non électrique est censé être une œuvre merveilleuse, une vitrine de savoir-faire, remarquablement professionnelle et profondément innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent est une invention très notable et admirée, qui sert l'art, la science, le design et la technologie et en repousse les limites. Lei Diffuseur d'arômes non électrique est une création très enviée qui éveille les désirs, apporte des sentiments positifs et suscite émerveillement et étonnement.

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)