Press Release
Recov Receives the A' Design Award for Solic Incense Product in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Products Design
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Recov for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products design
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Solic Incense Product by Recov has been granted the A' Design Award in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Products Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Solic Incense Product
The design is a device intended to help office workers incorporate brief moments of rest into hectic schedules. The design features a descending top that safely burns incense inside, preventing ash from scattering and minimizing fire risks. A subtle light source is integrated to blend with various interiors, providing a calm atmosphere. The design's simple form and intuitive mechanism enable short breaks without disrupting the routine.
About Recov
I am Woohyun Roh, a Product Design student in the Department of Design Convergence at Hongik University. I have expertise in product design and am actively engaged in design practice.
Award Record
Recov is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Products Design Award
The A' HVAC Design Award is an international industrial design competition recognizing good design in the fields of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to HVAC system designers, industrial designers, HVAC brands and HVAC manufacturers from all countries. Typical entries include furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, ventilators and thermostats. The awarded hvac designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/hvac
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/169753
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/169753
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!169753
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/364531
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://hidcs124.com/product/item.php?it_id=1732826909
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Solic Incense Product
- Function
- Incense Product
- Category
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Products Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Manufacturing, Electronics & Appliances and Architecture
- Colors
- Linen, Silver, Rosy Brown, Gray and Light Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Recov
- Country
- Republic of Korea
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #169753
Credits
- Team
- yebeen ko, woohyun roh, jiho lee and yun oh
- Image Credits
- Main Image : Designer woohyun roh, 2024 Optional; Designer jiho lee, 2024. Optional; Designer yun oh, 2024. Optional; Designer woohyun roh, 2024. Optional; Designer yebeen ko, 2024.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Solic is an Insense product designed for office workers who have difficulty getting enough rest in their busy daily lives. When the timer is set and operated, the top of the product comes down and Insense is safely burned inside the product, reducing the worry of ash scattering in all directions or catching fire in surrounding furniture. In addition, it acts as a subtle light and is made with a design similar to that of lighting, which naturally blends with existing interiors.
- Inspiration
- Modern life is full of repetitive routines, leaving little time for relaxation and easily missing moments of relaxation. Our product is created to provide busy workers with a little relaxation at the end of the day. Inspired by the sunset encountered on the way home from work, it conveys the warm colors of the sun and a calming atmosphere. The ultimate goal of our project is to provide users with a short but comfortable moment of relaxation in their busy daily lives.
- Research
- Our product, Solic is designed for busy professionals stuck in routine. The concept of time-poor is spreading, describing those who lack time for proper rest. We aimed to create a product that helps users pause and recognize moments of rest after a long day. More than just relaxation, it encourages awareness of the need for rest and allows users to embrace it fully. This vision led to the creation of Solic.
- Challenge
- The main task of this project was to make the electronic lighter a reality. Since there was no similar product on the market, it was difficult to turn this concept into a functional device. To ensure feasibility, we studied ignition technology, disassembled the electronic lighter, and analyzed how fire occurs to find a safe ignition mechanism. After numerous experiments and improvements, we found the optimal solution to bridge the gap between concept and reality and developed the product.
- Realization and Technology
- Solic integrates advanced technologies for a unique structure. Its anodized metal internal component ensures durability and resistance to corrosion and discoloration. The injection-molded plastic outer shell offers a sleek, smooth finish, while maintaining a lightweight yet sturdy build for intricate designs. The acrylic-molded terminal provides a transparent, smooth finish that diffuses soft lighting, enhancing both elegance and a calming ambiance.
- Operation and Interaction
- Our product, Solic is designed to automatically operate for a preset duration when an incense stick is placed inside. It emits soft lighting, creating an optimal indirect light environment for relaxation, so there's no need to turn on the main lights. Additionally, the burned incense sticks gather at the bottom, allowing for easy disposal all at once, providing a convenient and hassle-free experience for users.
- Project Duration and Location
- This project began in September 2024 in Sejong, South Korea, and was completed in December 2024. It was later exhibited on Hongik University Blueprint online platform. You can view our online exhibition through the public link below
- Specifications
- This product has a size of 230mm x 165mm x 230mm and includes components such as the disc, charger, external and internal tubes, and cartridge. Technically, it features auto ignition and mood lighting functions, allowing the incense stick to automatically operate for a preset duration. The soft lighting creates a relaxing atmosphere, optimizing the environment for rest. Additionally, the burned incense sticks gather at the bottom, making them easy to dispose of.
- Keywords
- product, industrial, design, rest, incense
