Vaso ʻŌnaehana Māla Akamai Loko Hale na Xiaoyu Zhang and Jiaxin Zou

ʻO Vaso ʻŌnaehana Māla Akamai Loko Hale na Xiaoyu Zhang and Jiaxin Zou he mea lanakila hanohano loa o ka 2024 A' Design Award Hao ma ka Māhele Hoʻokūkū Hoʻolālā Huahana Mau Loa, Papahana a me Hoʻolālā ʻŌmaʻomaʻo.

HaoHuahana Mau Loa· 2024

Vaso ʻŌnaehana Māla Akamai Loko Hale

na Xiaoyu Zhang and Jiaxin Zou

Mea Kūʻai: Xiaoyu Zhang & Jiaxin Zou

Mea Lanakila A' Design Award Hao ma ka Māhele Huahana Mau Loa

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Mea Lanakila i Hōʻoia ʻIa

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Nānā ma A' Design Award Hoʻolaha Nūhou Hōʻailona Makana

Nā Waihoʻoluʻu

Ka Hoʻolālā

E Pili Ana iā Vaso ʻŌnaehana Māla Akamai Loko Hale

Hui pū ʻo ka ʻŌnaehana Māla Akamai Loko Hale o Vaso i ka nani me ka hana pono. Hoʻolālā ʻia no ka hoʻokomo maʻalahi ʻana i nā mea kanu, kūpono ia i ka hapa nui o nā mea kanu pākaukau a hāʻawi i ka ʻike maʻalahi. Hōʻoia nā mea hoʻolohe kiʻekiʻe e loaʻa i nā mea kanu ka wai kūpono ma muli o ka mākakā o ka lepo. Hāʻawi ka polokalamu kikoho i nā hōʻike wā kikoʻī no ka mālama pololei. Hana ʻia mai ka palakika hoʻohana hou ʻia, hoʻonui ʻo Vaso i ka hoʻomau pono a me ka nani uuku. Hoʻemi nā kikoʻī a pau i ka hopena i ka honua, e hāʻawi ana i ka noʻonoʻo ʻāina a me ka nani i loko o kahi pūʻolo hoʻokahi. Hāʻawi ʻo Vaso i ke ʻano maikaʻi no nā poʻe makemake nui i nā mea kanu me ka ola piha.

Ka Hoʻomaikai

E Pili Ana i ka A' Design Award Hao

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Vaso ʻŌnaehana Māla Akamai Loko Hale i ka A' Design Award Hao, he ʻike hoʻohanohano i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā maikaʻi e hoʻokō ana i nā koi ʻoihana a ʻoihana hana i manaʻo ʻia mai nā mea hoʻokumu i hana maikaʻi ʻia. Hōʻike nā lanakila Hao i ka mākau nui, ka loea kiʻekiʻe, ka ʻike akamai a me ka hiki hana noʻeau o ka poʻe i hana iā lākou. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Vaso ʻŌnaehana Māla Akamai Loko Hale he mea hoʻokumu i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia e pono a hou. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Hao e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka ʻoihana a loaʻa nā ʻano ʻenehana mākaukau i hui pū ʻia me ka ʻike hana a me ka makakoho. Mahalo ʻia ka hoʻolālā Vaso ʻŌnaehana Māla Akamai Loko Hale no kona nānā pono a ua hoʻolālā ʻia e hāʻawi i nā hoʻomaikaʻi ola e kōkua ai i ka hana ʻana i ka honua i wahi maikaʻi aku.

Ma Hope o ka Hoʻolālā

ʻEke Nūhou

Nā hōʻoia, nā lālā hui a me nā kikoʻī ʻenehana i hāʻawi ʻia e ka mea hoʻolālā.

Nā ʻAno Kūʻokoʻa: Vaso waters plants based on soil humidity, offers easy plant placement, and relieves mental pressure. Designed for seamless integration, it fits most table plants, provides a plug-and-play experience, and features an ergonomic water inlet funnel design for precision and safety.
Nā Ana a me ka Hoʻopili: Length 255 mm x Width 170 mm x Height 252 mm
Nā Lepili: Green Tech, Smart Gardening, Sustainable Living, Eco Friendly, Home Garden
ʻEnehana Hana: Crafted from recycled plastic, Vaso embodies sustainability and minimalistic aesthetics in its design and structure. Every element is thoughtfully engineered to minimize environmental impact, ensuring a seamless blend of eco-consciousness and elegance.
Pilikia Hoʻolālā: The most challenging aspect was integrating sustainability without compromising functionality. We had to source eco-friendly materials, balancing cost-effectiveness and durability. Navigating regulatory standards for recycled plastics was complex, requiring close collaboration with suppliers. The historical perspective of single-use plastics and societal pressure for eco-conscious design drove us to persevere.

Additionally, aligning technology with the "best tech is no tech" philosophy posed obstacles. It was a creative challenge to simplify the user experience while harnessing advanced soil moisture sensors. We overcame these hurdles through extensive research, prototyping, and iterative design, ultimately achieving a seamless, sustainable, and user-centric solution.
Noiʻi: Conducting exploratory research, our goal was to understand user needs and preferences related to smart gardening systems. Using surveys and interviews, we gathered data from 200 participants, exploring their experiences and expectations. Our findings revealed a strong desire for effortless plant care and a deep connection to nature.

These insights guided Vaso's design, focusing on user-friendly features and sustainability. The research also highlighted the potential market demand for eco-conscious home products. As a result, Vaso not only enhances users' lives but also contributes to sustainable living and the evolving landscape of eco-friendly design solutions.
Hoʻoulu Manaʻo: Inspired by a commitment to sustainability, Vaso was designed to harmoniously blend technology and nature, offering effortless plant care while minimizing waste, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing well-being through the calming presence of greenery in daily life.
Ka Lōʻihi o ka Papahana: The project started in December 2022 in Los Angeles and produced the prototype in March 2023. Vaso was exhibited in the Red Dot Design Museum in Essen, Germany in 2023.
Kaʻina Hana: Equipped with advanced sensors, Vaso automatically waters plants based on soil humidity levels, ensuring that they receive just the right
amount of hydration needed to flourish. The mobile app will also alert the user in real-time when additional care is required, based on the unique growth environment of each plant.
Nā Lālā Hui: Xiaoyu Zhang
Jiaxin Zou