Vapora Lub Tais Cub Zaub Hauv Microwave by Nam Soojung

Vapora Lub Tais Cub Zaub Hauv Microwave by Nam Soojung is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Khoom Ci, Khoom Siv Rooj Noj Mov, Khoom Haus thiab Khoom Siv Ua Noj Competition Category.

NyiajKhoom Siv Chav Ua Noj· 2026

Vapora Lub Tais Cub Zaub Hauv Microwave

by Nam Soojung

Client: Delione

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Khoom Siv Chav Ua Noj Category

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The Design

About Vapora Lub Tais Cub Zaub Hauv Microwave

Vapora yog ib lub tais cub zaub hauv microwave uas tsim los ua kom ua noj tau sai dua thiab noj qab haus huv dua. Lub tais cub no muab cov pa dej sov mos mos los sib xyaw nrog cov cua sov qhuav zoo li kib. Lub cev thiab lub hau uas muaj qhov cua ua los ntawm platinum silicone uas thev tau kev kub thiab tsis txhaum zaub mov, thiab cov qhov cua tswj qhov nqus hauv kom pa dej sov ncig sib npaug. Ib daim tais tsa siab ua los ntawm syndiotactic polystyrene nqus lub zog microwave thiab xa hluav kub mus rau cov zaub mov sab hauv qab, ua kom cov zaub mov zoo dua tab sis tseem noo. Cov dej seem thiab roj ntws tawm mus kom tau zaub mov sib dua. Vapora siv tau yooj yim, ntxuav tau yooj yim thiab khaws tau yooj yim.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Vapora Lub Tais Cub Zaub Hauv Microwave yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Vapora Lub Tais Cub Zaub Hauv Microwave xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Vapora Lub Tais Cub Zaub Hauv Microwave yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Vapora combines gentle steam with grill like dry heat for faster, healthier cooking. a heat resistant silicone body and vented lid regulate pressure and ensure even circulation. inside, an elevated SPS tray absorbs heat and transfers it to food from below, creating better texture while keeping ingredients moist. excess water and fat drain away, producing lighter meals. easy to use, clean, and store, it transforms everyday microwave cooking into a premium experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: technical specifications (Metric ISO):
main steamer: 168 mm W x 285 mm D x 88 mm H. weight: 1518 g.
mini pot: 128 mm W x 167 mm D x 106 mm H.
material: 6 mm high density food grade platinum silicone.
temperature range: minus 40 to 230 C.
packaging: modular, nestable design optimized for minimum volumetric footprint and efficient logistics.
Tags: Microwave Steamer, Platinum Silicone, Sustainable Cookware, Healthy Cooking, DeliOne, Kitchen Innovation, Grill Steamer, Eco-friendly Kitchenware, Pressure Regulation, Meal Prep
Production Technology: the body and vented lid are compression molded from heat resistant, food grade platinum silicone for structural and thermal stability. the internal heating tray is injection-molded using Syndiotactic Polystyrene (SPS), a high heat polymer chosen for its microwave absorbing capabilities. the product's geometry and venting mechanisms were engineered utilizing computational thermal flow analysis to optimize pressure regulation and ensure even steam circulation throughout the cooking cycle.
Design Challenge: the main challenge was balancing the flexibility of food grade platinum silicone with the structural rigidity required for safe handling at 220 C. complying with strict FDA and LFGB safety laws restricted material choices. overcoming the production complexity of integrating a rigid heat absorbing SPS tray within a flexible silicone body was a major hurdle. additionally, we had to shift the social perspective that microwave cooking yields poor soggy results by delivering grill like quality.
Research: material research aimed to develop a safe microwave steamer. through comparative analysis, we evaluated glass, PP, and PPSU against platinum silicone. results showed glass is heavy, PPSU expensive, and PP unsafe at high heat. platinum silicone, being FDA approved and 220 C resistant, was ideal but lacked rigidity. the key insight was integrating a rigid SPS inner tray for structure. Impacting society, this affordable design sets a new standard for safe, functional, and healthy cookware.
Inspiration: this project was inspired by repeated observations that conventional microwave steamers produced uneven results and lacked surface texture. drawing on materials research and thermal-flow analysis, the design team explored combining regulated steam circulation with dry-heat transfer from a high-performance tray. the goal was to elevate microwave cooking to professional standards of consistency, flavor, and safety through engineering-driven design.
Project Duration: the project started in april 2025 in Seoul, South Korea, with initial conceptualization and material research. the engineering and prototyping phases were successfully completed in January 2026. mass production and the official global market launch took place in February 2026. the design introduces a new standard for sustainable, efficient, and healthy microwave culinary preparation.
Operation Flow: users simply place ingredients on the elevated tray, secure the lid, and microwave. the smartly vented lid automatically regulates internal steam pressure, requiring no manual adjustment. post cooking, flexible, cool touch handles ensure safe removal. unlike standard microwaving that leaves food soggy, the heat absorbing tray delivers a unique grill like texture while preserving moisture. this intuitive, hands off interaction makes healthy, gourmet style cooking fast and effortless.
Team Members: Soojung Nam
Woohyun Bach
Dennis Hon