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Gentle X Electric Toothbrush by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne Is Granted the A' Design Award in Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design

Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne honored for beauty, personal care and cosmetic products design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design category for Gentle X Electric Toothbrush by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne, designed for Tusk Oral Care. 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 assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

The A' Design Award Explained

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.

More About Gentle X Electric Toothbrush

Gentle X is an electric toothbrush designed for daily oral care. The brush attaches magnetically to a wall mounted dock that also works as a wireless charging station, so the device is kept off bathroom surfaces and cross contamination is reduced. Three brushing modes are offered: Clean, Sensitive and Whitening. Soft charcoal bristles give a gentle clean, and a travel cap with UV-C light disinfects the bristles during storage. The slim body is rated IPX7 for water resistance, and a sonic motor reaches 40,000 vibrations per minute.

About Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne

Tusk is a design-driven oral care brand committed to transforming everyday routines into delightful experiences. Founded in India, we focus on creating products that seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetics, making oral hygiene intuitive and enjoyable. In a market saturated with over-engineered solutions, Tusk stands out by prioritizing user-centric design. Our products address real-world challenges—be it cluttered countertops, cumbersome charging docks, or unhygienic storage—by offering elegant, practical alternatives. Tusk is committed to enhancing daily health rituals through design.

Award Record

This recognition makes Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

About the A' Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design Award

The A' Cosmetic Product Design Award is an international competition recognizing good cosmetic products by best cosmetic product brands and designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to cosmetic brands, cosmetic product designers, personal care product designers and beauty product designers from all countries. Typical entries include lipsticks, foundations, eyeliners, mascara, blushes and concealers. The awarded cosmetic product designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/cosmetic-product

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

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Gentle X Electric Toothbrush
Function
Electric Toothbrush
Category
Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design
Discipline
Product Design
Industry
Beauty and Packaging & Retail
Colors
Gainsboro, Tan, Light Blue, Silver and Rosy Brown
Images
5
Client
Tusk Oral Care

The Recognition

Laureate
Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne
Country
India
Recognition
A' Design Award
Edition
2024 - 2025
Design ID
#170313

Credits

Team
Kunal Momaya, Atul Zanjurne, Taranjeet Kaur, Utkarsh Singh

Design Details

Unique Properties
GentleX redefines smart oral care with a wireless, magnetic charging system and an elegant wall mounted dock. This elevated design reduces cross-contamination on bathroom surfaces. Its Travel Cap with UV-C sterilization ensures complete hygiene on the go, while the ultrasleek form factor makes it compact yet powerful.
Inspiration
GentleX is inspired by the elephant (strong, intelligent, and gentle), symbolizing both power and care in oral hygiene. Traditional toothbrushes and many existing electric models often lack ergonomics, hygiene solutions, and convenience-driven features. We envisioned GentleX as a seamless blend of technology, hygiene, and aesthetics, transforming the daily routine of brushing into an effortless and premium experience.
Research
The design of GentleX is rooted in extensive research on oral hygiene and user preferences. Ergonomic studies guided the toothbrush’s shape and size for maximum user comfort. Collaborations with dental professionals ensured compliance with oral health standards. Research on UV-C light verified its efficacy in bacterial elimination, and tests on bristle materials optimized gentleness and cleaning efficiency, resulting in a toothbrush that meets both practical and aesthetic needs.
Challenge
The biggest challenge in designing GentleX was integrating wireless charging into a slim, ergonomic form while ensuring 100 days battery life and IPX7 waterproofing. Embedding a compact coil system, optimizing power efficiency, and achieving seamless sealing required multiple PCB iterations and precision engineering. Advanced CAD modeling, material selection, and prototyping helped create a minimalist, high-performance design.
Realization and Technology
GentleX has IPX 7 water-resistance keeping it protected against splashes and moisture.
Operation and Interaction
The toothbrush magnetically attaches to the wall mount, which serves as a wireless charging dock. Users can switch between three brushing modes- Clean, Sensitive, and Whitening to suit individual needs. The UV-C Travel Cap actively disinfects the bristles, ensuring bacteria-free storage. The soft charcoal bristles provide a deep yet gentle clean, ensuring optimal oral health.
Project Duration and Location
Duration: 4 to 5 months (Started- Sept 12 2024, completed- Jan 5 2025), Location: Mumbai (India)
Specifications
Diameter: 20 mm x Height: 223 mm, Charging type: Wireless magnetic charging (integrated dock) & Type-C, Vibration speed: 40,000 vibrations/min, Working Voltage: 4.2V ~ 3.2V, Battery life: 40 days (2x/day, 2 min/session) & upto 100 days (with Wall Mount), Battery Specification: Li-ion battery, 10440 model, 550mAh, Waterproof Rating: IPX7, Motor Type: Sonic Motor
Keywords
Electric Toothbrush, Oral Care, Wireless Charging Mount, Magnetic Wall Mount, UV-C Sterilisation, Travel-Friendly Design

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