Satellite Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Iko Na-ejide Okpomọkụ by Richie Ma

Satellite Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Iko Na-ejide Okpomọkụ by Richie Ma is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe in Nhazi Ngwá Ịme Achịcha, Ngwá Tebụl, Ngwá Ịṅụ Ihe na Ngwá Esi Nri Competition Category.

IgweNgwá Kichin· 2024

Satellite Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Iko Na-ejide Okpomọkụ

by Richie Ma

Client: Shanghai Grand Trade Co.,Ltd.

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe Winner in Ngwá Kichin Category

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The Design

About Satellite Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Iko Na-ejide Okpomọkụ

Ederede Akwụkwọ: Satellite bụ iko na-ejide okpomọkụ nke e mere iji jiri ya na ụgbọala. Mkpuchi ya na-emeghe na-emechi site na sistemụ magnet na-atụgharịtụ atụgharị, nke mere na e nwere ike ịtụgharị iko a n'aka nri maọbụ n'aka ekpe. Obere mkpali na-eme ka akụkụ na-egbochi mmiri nọgide na ọnọdụ mepere emepe ma ọ bụ mechiri emechi. Ọnụ mmiri na-apụta na ebe ikuku na-abanye kesara otu ntanetị, ya mere akụkụ abụọ ahụ na-emeghe na-emechi n'otu oge. E ji polypropylene ekwesịrị iri nri mee mkpuchi na ihe na-egbochi mmiri, e jikwa igwe ọla na-adịghị ekpochapụ (stainless steel) ekwesịrị iri nri mee ime iko ahụ. Usoro dị mfe a na-enye ndị na-anya ụgbọala ohere iji iko a na-ejighị anya ha wezuga n'okporo ụzọ.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe

Satellite Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Iko Na-ejide Okpomọkụ 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 Satellite Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Iko Na-ejide Okpomọkụ 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 Satellite Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Iko Na-ejide Okpomọkụ 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

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Satellite Cup employs an alternating magnetic attraction system that enables it to open and close freely, regardless of the direction in which it is manipulated. Furthermore, the dual-function water-blocking component is made possible by our design, aligning the water outlet and air inlet on the same axis. When the water-blocking piece is closed, it automatically seals the air inlet, and conversely, when it is opened, the air inlet corresponds by opening. Maintaining the desired open or closed state is effortlessly achieved with just a gentle push.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimension:82*82*133mm;82*82*161mm;
Capacity: 380ml;470ml;
Tags: Vacuum insulated tumbler, Drinkware, Water bottle, Cup, Product design
Production Technology: Lid & Stopper:Food-grade PP; Tumbler:Food-grade Stainless Steel
Design Challenge: Initially, the team attempted to achieve unrestricted rotation using complex structures, but these early attempts resulted in bulky and inflexible designs.
The concept of employing magnetic positioning emerged as an inspiring solution, as it promised a smoother realization of the desired user experience. Nevertheless, the challenge resided in the meticulous concealment of magnets within both the cup lid and water-blocking piece, ensuring they remained isolated from the beverage and eliminating any risk of detachment. Following a series of exhaustive tests and verifications, the decision was made to embrace the formidable method of rotational fusion welding. This method was selected to uphold the concealment and reliability of the magnets.
Research: The data indicates that a significant portion of traffic accidents each year result from driver distraction during driving. Through interviews with numerous experienced drivers, it was discovered that some water cups are challenging to open while driving. Therefore, by simulating the driving process, measuring car cup holders, making subtle angle adjustments, and conducting multiple 3D printing tests, retrieving and placing the cup have become much easier. This allows users to operate the cup even without direct visual contact, thus minimizing driving hazards to the greatest extent.
Inspiration: In the market, car cup holders generally utilize a unidirectional opening structure, which necessitates that users confirm the opening direction while in use. This presents specific safety risks for drivers. Consequently, Objective is to design a cup with a straightforward opening and closing mechanism to diminish driver distraction and the potential for accidents while operating a vehicle.
Project Duration: The project started in May 2022 and finished in March 2023 in Shanghai.
Operation Flow: -By utilizing alternating magnetic attraction, the opening and closing states can be seamlessly switched without any directional limitations. It can be rotated both clockwise and counterclockwise.
-The water-blocking component can function at either end, and when switching states, there is no need to distinguish the direction. Simply give it a gentle flick, and it will reliably maintain the desired open or closed state.
-The water inlet and air vent are designed on the same axis, so when the water-blocking piece is closed, the air vent synchronously closes as well, and vice versa when opened.
Patents: Utility model patent: ZL 202222762628.8
Appearance patent: ZL 202230684959.7
Team Members: Designer: Richie Ma
Jikai Bao
Director: Sharlene Tai
Image Credits: Image #all: Designer MACHUANQI, Rendering, 2022.