Yep An Scoop Sgudail Cat by Shihchang Hsiao and Yuluen Huang

Yep An Scoop Sgudail Cat by Shihchang Hsiao and Yuluen Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Cùram Pheataichean, Dèideagan, Goireasan agus Toraidhean airson Bheathaichean Competition Category.

UmhaCùram Pheataichean· 2021

Yep An Scoop Sgudail Cat

by Shihchang Hsiao and Yuluen Huang

Client: Huluamo

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Cùram Pheataichean Category

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The Design

About Yep An Scoop Sgudail Cat

Tha duilgheadasan aig mòran de luchd-seilbh chat a thaobh astar slaodach agus greim mì-chofhurtail no greim faireachdainn neo-sheasmhach nuair a bhios iad a’ togail an sgudail bhon bhogsa sgudail. Tha an scoop sgudail a’ nochdadh rèiteachadh leantainneach de thuill druim; tha seo a’ toirt dòigh cho sgiobalta, cho glan agus cho furasta dha luchd-seilbh chat an sgudal a ghlacadh is nach fheum iad eadhon an sgudal sgudail a chrathadh idir! Tha dealbhadh structarail an scoop ann an cumadh U a’ leigeil leis an sluasaid a bhith air a chleachdadh gu furasta aig diofar cheàrnan, agus a’ neartachadh ionracas structarail a’ phlastaig.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Yep An Scoop Sgudail Cat air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Yep An Scoop Sgudail Cat na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh Yep An Scoop Sgudail Cat a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This cat litter scoop is designed for clay cat litter. It features the continuous arrangement of ridgeline holes; this provides cat owners with such a quick and easy way to scoop the waste that they don’t even need to shake the scoop at all! The structural design of the U-shaped scoop allows the shovel to be easily used at various angles, and strengthens the structural integrity of the plastic. It also makes it easy to collect and dispose of the clumps.
The handle is made with the natural wood, which is an improvement over the uncomfortable and unstable-feeling grip of a standard plastic scoop.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 130 mm x Depth 320 mm x Height 55 cm
Tags: hulumao, cat litter scoop, cat, pet, sifting, le cheer, cat house, clump, design, cat litter, scratch board
Production Technology: The scoop consists of two parts. The spade is made by injection molding and the handle is made of wood.
Design Challenge: The most difficult aspects to bring this product to the market are the cost and material selection. As well, the number of cat owners who are willing to replace their current cat litter scoop for a new design with a comfortable grip and rapid operation is something to consider.
Research: After interviewing consumers and researching reviews on the internet, we found that most of complaints about litter scoops are all about the problem of slow sifting, and the handle feeling flimsy or uncomfortable to grip. Although some users may consider cleaning the cat box as not taking much time and do not pay much attention to it, using improperly designed cat litter scoops often turns a simple task into a chore that takes up a lot of cumulative time.
Inspiration: I have noticed that when many cat owners try to scoop the waste from the litter box, they need to continuously keep shaking the scoop to shake all the litter out before they dispose of the waste. Most cat owners have this kind of trouble, especially in using a plastic litter scoop. After observation, I found that redesigning the holes of the litter scoop can save time sieving cat litter.
Project Duration: The project started in August 2020 and finish in December 2012 in Taipei.
Operation Flow: The operation is the same as for an ordinary cat litter scoop.
Team Members: Designer: Yuluen Huang
Assistant 1: Mihan Hsiao
Assistant 2: Peison Hsiao
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Shihchang Hsiao, 2021
Image #2: Photographer Shihchang Hsiao, 2021
Image #3: Photographer Shihchang Hsiao, 2021
Image #4: Photographer Shihchang Hsiao, 2021
Image #5: Photographer Shihchang Hsiao, 2021