Patia Kini ʻŌpala by Songmics Home Design Team

Patia Kini ʻŌpala by Songmics Home Design Team is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Keleawe in Hoʻolālā Lako Lumi Kuke, Mīkini a me Lako Paʻa Competition Category.

KeleaweLako Lumi Kuke· 2026

Patia Kini ʻŌpala

by Songmics Home Design Team

Client: Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Lako Lumi Kuke Category

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The Design

About Patia Kini ʻŌpala

He kini ʻōpala ʻo Patia i hoʻohana ʻia me ka pedala wāwae, i hoʻolālā ʻia no ka hoʻohana ʻana i loko o ka lumi kuke. ʻO nā kaha kūpaka ma ke kino he mau iwi hoʻoikaika ia. Hoʻonui ka lauʻano puʻupuʻu a poho i ka ikaika a kōkua i ka pale ʻana i ka pōhole ʻana i ka wā lawe. Ua hana ʻia ke kino me ke kila i ʻolokaʻa anuanu ʻia, i ʻoki ʻia e ka laser a hoʻohālike ʻia ma ka laina ʻolokaʻa mau. Ua hana ʻia ke poʻi a me kahi kau wāwae e nā mīkini kāpili. Ma ka hehi māmā ʻana ma ka pedala, wehe mālie ke poʻi, a hoʻi hou ke poʻi i kona wahi pani, no laila ua pale ʻia ka hoʻopā ʻana i ka ʻaoʻao o loko o ke kini. He 400 mm ka laulā o Patia, he 330 mm ka hohonu, a he 622 mm ke kiʻekiʻe.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Patia Kini ʻŌpala 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 Patia Kini ʻŌpala 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 Patia Kini ʻŌpala i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The core innovation of this product lies in the combination of structural reinforcing ribs and decorative stripes into one. Through precise mechanical calculation and structural design, and by using the convex and concave elements of the stripes on the barrel body, it serves as a reinforcing rib for the product, preventing it from deforming during transportation. At the same time, it enhances the aesthetic appeal of the product and distinguishes it from other products on the market.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 400mm x Depth 330mm x Height 622 mm
Tags: Striped elements, reinforced rib protection, silent opening and closing, and light luxury appearance
Production Technology: The barrel body of the Patia product is made of 0.6mm cold-rolled steel plate, which is precisely cut by laser and formed into a striped structure in one go through a 16-station continuous rolling line. The depth of the convex ribs is 8mm±0.1mm, with a tolerance of, and is made by high-precision die stamping. The bucket lid and footrests are formed by stamping dies in one piece. Bottom
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge in the process of implementation and research is how to enhance the strength of the product barrel while maintaining its aesthetic appeal, ensuring safety and rationality, as well as integrating it into the home environment. Finally, through continuous refinement of the 3D model and sample verification, this striped trash can was designed.
Research: Market research has found that most similar products remain at the stage of undesigned smooth surface treatment, which is prone to deformation during transportation. Moreover, they are homogenized and lack a sense of design. We have innovatively adopted 0.8mm thickened cold-rolled steel plates. Through a precise rolling process, the stripes present a three-dimensional drop of 10mm, which not only enhances the compressive resistance but also improves the product's aesthetic appeal.
Inspiration: Traditional metal trash cans usually dent and deform due to impact during transportation. The load-bearing structure in buildings inspires us to transform functional reinforcing ribs into decorative stripes. Each concave and convex vertical pattern is not only the "skeleton" of the barrel, supporting the stability of the product, but also creating a sense of rhythm through the refraction of light and shadow.
Project Duration: The project started in Shenzhen in October 2024 and will be completed in Shenzhen in June 2025.
Operation Flow: Operating this type of trash can is very simple and intuitive. The user only needs to gently step on the trash can lid, and it will automatically slowly lower and open without the need for manual lifting. After putting away the garbage, the lid will automatically return to its original position. The entire process does not require touching the inside of the trash can, effectively preventing hand contamination and the spread of odors.
Patents: Application in progress
Team Members: Weiwen Xiong
Guonian Li
Tianfeng Jiang
Peishang Yang
Image Credits: Application in progress