Vaso Usoro Ọgụgụ Isi Ubi N'ime Ụlọ by Xiaoyu Zhang and Jiaxin Zou

Vaso Usoro Ọgụgụ Isi Ubi N'ime Ụlọ by Xiaoyu Zhang and Jiaxin Zou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe in Nhazi Ngwaahịa Na-adịgide, Ọrụ na Nhazi Akwụkwọ Ndụ Competition Category.

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Vaso Usoro Ọgụgụ Isi Ubi N'ime Ụlọ

by Xiaoyu Zhang and Jiaxin Zou

Client: Xiaoyu Zhang & Jiaxin Zou

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe Winner in Ngwaahịa Na-adịgide Category

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The Design

About Vaso Usoro Ọgụgụ Isi Ubi N'ime Ụlọ

Usoro Ọgụgụ Isi Ubi N'ime Ụlọ Vaso na-ejikọta ịma mma na arụmọrụ. E haziri ya maka ịdọba osisi dị mfe, ọ dabara ọtụtụ osisi tebụl ma na-enye ahụmahụ tinye-na-jiri-ya. Ihe nnyocha dị elu na-eme ka osisi nweta mmiri zuru oke kacha mma dabere na iru mmiri nke ala. Ngwa ekwentị na-enye mkpesa n'oge maka nlekọta ziri ezi. E si na plastik emegharịrị kpụọ Vaso, ọ na-ebute ụzọ na nkwado gburugburu na ịma mma dị mfe. Nkọwa ọ bụla na-ebelata mmetụta ya na gburugburu ebe obibi, na-eweta mmata gbasara gburugburu ebe obibi na ịma mma n'otu ngwugwu. Vaso bụ ihe ngwọta kacha mma maka ndị hụrụ osisi n'anya nwere ndụ na-ekwo nku.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe

Vaso Usoro Ọgụgụ Isi Ubi N'ime Ụlọ meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe, nnabata dị ugwu e nyere design ndị dị mma nke na-emezu ihe ndị a chọrọ n'ọrụ na ụlọ ọrụ nke a na-atụ anya n'ihe e kere eke ndị e mere nke ọma. Ndị meriri na Igwe na-egosi nka buru ibu, ọkachamara dị elu, nghọta ọkachamara na ikike imepụta nke ndị kere ha. A na-atụ anya na Vaso Usoro Ọgụgụ Isi Ubi N'ime Ụlọ ga-abụ ihe e kere eke a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya nke bụ ihe bara uru ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe na-ejikọta ụzọ kacha mma nke ụlọ ọrụ ma nwee àgwà teknụzụ kwesịrị ekwesị jikọtara na ihe ọmụma na talent. A na-asọpụrụ Vaso Usoro Ọgụgụ Isi Ubi N'ime Ụlọ maka nlezianya ya ma e mere ya ka ọ nye mmeziwanye ndụ nke na-enyere aka ime ka ụwa bụrụ ebe ka mma.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: 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.
Dimensions & Packaging: Length 255 mm x Width 170 mm x Height 252 mm
Tags: Green Tech, Smart Gardening, Sustainable Living, Eco Friendly, Home Garden
Production Technology: 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.
Design Challenge: 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.
Research: 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.
Inspiration: 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.
Project Duration: 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.
Operation Flow: 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.
Team Members: Xiaoyu Zhang
Jiaxin Zou