ʻO Complex Thoughts Mea Hoʻomāloo Lima Nā Manaʻo Paʻakikī na Excel Dryer and Artists for Humanity he mea lanakila hanohano loa o ka 2024 A' Design Award Keleawe ma ka Māhele Hoʻokūkū Hoʻolālā Lako Lumi ʻAuʻau a me Lako Maʻemaʻe.
KeleaweLako Maʻemaʻe· 2024
Complex Thoughts Mea Hoʻomāloo Lima Nā Manaʻo Paʻakikī
na Excel Dryer and Artists for Humanity
Mea Kūʻai: Excel Dryer, Inc.
Mea Lanakila A' Design Award Keleawe ma ka Māhele Lako Maʻemaʻe
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E Pili Ana iā Complex Thoughts Mea Hoʻomāloo Lima Nā Manaʻo Paʻakikī
Hui pū ʻo Excel Dryer me ka hui hoʻokumu waiwai ʻole o Boston ʻo Artists For Humanity e hana like i nā mea hoʻomāloo lima maika'i loa o ka honua. Ma o kā lākou ʻenehana ki'i kamepiula ponoʻī, hiki iā Excel ke hoʻouka i ka hana noʻeau i hana ʻia e nā mea hana noʻeau mai Artists For Humanity ma luna o nā uhi o kā lākou mea hoʻomāloo lima. Ua hoʻololi ʻia kēia huahana ʻoihana kālepa i hana noʻeau e hōʻike ana i ka pahuhopu o Artists For Humanity, e hui pū ana i ka hana pono a me ka mana hoʻokumu e mālama i ka maʻemaʻe ʻana o ko lākou mau lima a he mea nani hoʻi no kā lākou mau lumi lua.
Ka Hoʻomaikai
E Pili Ana i ka A' Design Award Keleawe
Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Complex Thoughts Mea Hoʻomāloo Lima Nā Manaʻo Paʻakikī i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Complex Thoughts Mea Hoʻomāloo Lima Nā Manaʻo Paʻakikī he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Complex Thoughts Mea Hoʻomāloo Lima Nā Manaʻo Paʻakikī i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.
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- Nā ʻAno Kūʻokoʻa
- The Complex Thoughts Xlerator retrofit kit transforms a commercial hand dryer into a functional art piece, enhancing aesthetic and utility in workspaces. Created by the teen artists from Artists for Humanity (AFH), this project exemplifies the integration of art with commercial products while enhancing the environment and fostering community collaboration. The initiative advances hygiene standards while supporting emerging artists, seamlessly merging functionality with creativity.
- Nā Ana a me ka Hoʻopili
- The retrofit hand dryer has dimensions of 415.925mm x 85.725mm x 660.4mm, optimized for efficient space usage while ensuring maximum performance. In our commitment to sustainability, all of our cardboard waste is transformed into robust inserts that ensure the product's durability and protection against shipping damage. This eco-friendly approach enhances product safety during transit while aligning with our environmental responsibilities.
- Nā Lepili
- Hand Dryer, Artwork, Restroom, Custom Design, Sustainable, Bathroom, Hygiene, Green, Customizable, Xlerator
- ʻEnehana Hana
- Our design uses proprietary 3D image sublimation technology from France, enabling the transfer of custom artwork onto the hand dryers. A durable, top-seal coating prevents damage from chipping, scratching, or wear.
We are the first in the world to have HPDs and EPDs for our products, illustrating the impact that our products have on health and the environment.
Xlerator EPD: https://go.exceldryer.com/xlerator-epd
Xlerator HPD: https://go.exceldryer.com/xlerator-hpd - Pilikia Hoʻolālā
- The main challenge was reimagining commercial appliances, traditionally designed for functionality, as artistic objects enhancing spaces. Using AFH's teen artists' art and Excel's proprietary digital image technology, we transferred Complex Thoughts onto the retrofit kit, overcoming creative and technical obstacles. Balancing aesthetic appeal with restroom function, we made a unique product that reflects AFH's artistic ethos, demonstrating innovation in blending art with utility.
- Noiʻi
- The research aimed to transform hand dryers into pieces of art, enhancing restroom aesthetics and user engagement. We combined input from architects, designers, and AFH teens. Results showed increased user satisfaction and engagement. Insights and impacts gained include the importance of aesthetics and art in restrooms. The research influenced business by adding value to a standard product, positively impacted society, and reshaped design thinking by merging functionality with art.
- Hoʻoulu Manaʻo
- The inspiration for this project came from a desire to give back to the community and empower underutilized teens. Partnering with AFH, we aimed to inspire through a nontraditional medium: transforming everyday objects into art. This initiative reflected commitment to social responsibility, leveraging art and our dryers to give back to the community. The technical foundation is rooted in merging design principles with functional utility, blending creativity, innovation, and community engagement.
- Ka Lōʻihi o ka Papahana
- This project started in February 2023 in Boston at the Artists For Humanity facility and finished in April 2023 and will be showcased at a special event at their facility in June 2024.
- Kaʻina Hana
- The Complex Thoughts Xlerator hand dryer retrofit kit is designed for touchless operation, ensuring hygiene and ease of use. Users simply place their hands under the unit to activate it. The speed and sound levels are adjustable, allowing for a customizable experience tailored to the environment's needs. By merging art with utility, the dryers not only promote proper hand hygiene but also enhance the overall atmosphere, leading to a superior user interaction.
- Nā Palapala Kuleana
- Patented. Patent No. US 7,039,301 B1 Excel Dryer, Inc. 2006. United States Patent Office.
- Nā Lālā Hui
- Richard Frank
Jason Talbot
Takii Samuels
Evelyn Trans
Lydia Disla
Samuel Quintin
Stephanie Wu
Jenny Nguyen
JingYi Li
Maradia Rene
Samantha Shave
William Gagnon
Joshua Griffing
Debbie Frangie
Justin Kohut
Chris DeGray - Nā Kuleana Kiʻi
- Image #1: Photographer Jon Jones, Complex Thoughts, 2023
Image #2: Photographer Jon Jones, Complex Thoughts, 2023
Image #3: Photographer Jon Jones, Complex Thoughts, 2023
Image #4: Photographer Jon Jones, Complex Thoughts, 2023
Image #5: Photographer Jon Jones, Complex Thoughts, 2023
Videographer Tim O’Donnell, Pixela Pictures, The World’s Coolest Hand Dryers! – Artists for Humanity Turns Xlerators into Works of Art, 2023
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