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Lei Scaipeoir Cumhráin gan Leictreachas by ANTBEE Co. and SOL Style - Bin Sugawara

Lei Scaipeoir Cumhráin gan Leictreachas by ANTBEE Co. and SOL Style - Bin Sugawara is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dearadh Troscáin Competition Category.


AirgeadTroscán· 2021

Lei Scaipeoir Cumhráin gan Leictreachas

by ANTBEE Co. and SOL Style - Bin Sugawara

Client: Lei

Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Troscán Category

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The Design

About Lei Scaipeoir Cumhráin gan Leictreachas

Is scaipeoir cumhráin gan leictreachas é Lei le haghaidh úsáide sa bhaile. Ní gá aon fhoinse cumhachta a bheith ag Lei, mar cruthaíonn teas coinnle difríocht teochta i miotal a ghineann leictreachas. Tiomáineann an leictreachas gaothrán aonlainne, a chruthaíonn leoithne bhog a scaipeann an cumhrán galaithe ar fud an tseomra. Ardaíonn cruinneachán sorcóireach gloine teas na lasrach, tugann bearna os cionn an chruinneacháin ocsaigin isteach, agus tacaíonn an cruth ubhchruthach le díbhirt teasa. Níl Lei déanta ach as alúmanam, iarann agus gloine, ábhair in-athchúrsáilte iad go léir. Ligeann an fhoirm gan sreang do shocrúchán saor in aisce agus úsáid le cothabháil íseal.

The Recognition

About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award

Bhuaigh an dearadh Lei Scaipeoir Cumhráin gan Leictreachas Duais Airgid A' Design Award, aitheantas an-ghradamach a bhronntar ar dhearaí ardchaighdeáin, álainn agus drámatach. Is saothair thar a bheith drithleacha agus an-chruthaitheach iad buaiteoirí Airgid a léiríonn saineolas, tallann agus géarchúis shármhaith a ndearthóirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh Lei Scaipeoir Cumhráin gan Leictreachas ina shaothar iontach, ina léiriú sampla, thar a bheith gairmiúil agus go domhain nuálach. Is aireagán an-suntasach, ionadmhuirthe é an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Airgid A' Design Award a dhéanann leas do theorainneacha na healaíne, na heolaíochta, an deartha agus na teicneolaíochta agus a chuireann chun cinn iad. Is cruthú é an dearadh Lei Scaipeoir Cumhráin gan Leictreachas a bhfuil formad mór leis, a mhúsclaíonn mianta, a thugann mothúcháin dhearfacha agus a adhnann iontas agus ionadh.

Behind the Design

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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)

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