Press Release
Arc Shower Water Flosser by Allen Chou and Dosun Shin Is Granted the A' Design Award in Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design
Allen Chou and Dosun Shin acknowledged 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/ Arc Shower Water Flosser by Allen Chou and Dosun Shin has been granted the A' Design Award in the Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic 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.
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.
Regarding Arc Shower Water Flosser
ARC is a shower water flosser designed to fit into the daily shower routine. ARC attaches to the shower hose and uses the existing water pressure, so no electricity or batteries are needed. The handle holds a replaceable four-way water stream head that cleans between the teeth and along the gum line. Three adjustable settings allow a gentle or a stronger water flow, and a multi-function button switches between the water streams. A compact, moisture-resistant storage station with a magnetic attachment holds ARC when it is not in use.
About Allen Chou and Dosun Shin
Dosun Shin is a Professor of Industrial Design program in The Design School at Arizona State University in the U.S. He holds a BFA in Industrial Design and received a MFA degree in Industrial Design from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in August 2003. Prof. Shin started his design practice from 1999 working both in design consultancies and corporations. Since he arrived at ASU in 2004, he has continued to grow as a design practitioner, researcher, and educator in the discipline of Industrial Design to drive new product innovation through transdisciplinary collaborations.
Award Record
With this recognition, Allen Chou and Dosun Shin is a winner of 6 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2016 - 2017 to 2024 - 2025 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
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. The competition 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. Entries typically include lipsticks, foundations, eyeliners, mascara, blushes and concealers. Awarded cosmetic product designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/cosmetic-product
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/170492
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/170492
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!170492
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/179791
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Arc Shower Water Flosser
- Function
- Shower Water Flosser
- Category
- Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design
- Discipline
- Product Design
- Industry
- Beauty and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Lavender, Pink, Silver, Light Gray and Misty Rose
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Allen Chou and Dosun Shin
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #170492
Credits
- Team
- Allen Chou
- Image Credits
- Creator Allen Chou, Dosun Shin, Rendering, 2024
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- ARC is an innovative shower water flosser designed to seamlessly integrate into your daily shower routine, making oral hygiene more convenient and efficient. By utilizing the existing water pressure from your shower hose, ARC eliminates the need for electricity or batteries, offering a sustainable and hassle-free solution for water flossing. Its ergonomic design includes a replaceable 4-way water stream head, ensuring thorough cleaning between teeth and along the gum line. Users can customize the water pressure to their preference, allowing for a gentle or more intensive flossing experience.
- Inspiration
- ARC was inspired by the desire to simplify daily routines and promote healthier habits. Combining the act of flossing with showering makes it easier to incorporate oral hygiene into a busy lifestyle. The goal was to create a seamless, time-saving solution that fits naturally into daily habits, making flossing more accessible and efficient without adding extra steps or hassle.
- Research
- Type of Research: Design research with an emphasis on user behavior and product functionality Research Objectives: To create an easy and sustainable oral care solution Methodology: User interviews, market analysis, competitor product testing to identify pain points in string flossing and water flossing Data Collection: Interviewed some friends and family members on their own experience of flossing. Collected product reviews online on each type of flossing device.
- Challenge
- The biggest challenge was designing the mouthpiece to be both comfortable and effective with the water stream technology. I used myself as a test subject, experimenting with different shapes and looking at mouthguard designs for inspiration. I also prototyped various designs using 3D printing to test the fit and comfort. The goal was to create a mouthpiece that allowed the water to reach all areas of the mouth without discomfort or splashing, ensuring a smooth and effective flossing experience.
- Realization and Technology
- The ARC water flosser is built with durable, moisture-resistant materials, including ABS plastic for the housing and a silicone water seal to prevent water damage. The 4-way water stream head is made of BPA-free plastic and soft rubber for a comfortable and effective flossing experience. It's assembled using injection molding. The device functions using minimal energy, relying on the water pressure from your shower.
- Operation and Interaction
- To set up ARC, simply attach it to your shower hose. The water pressure from your shower powers the flosser, and the adjustable settings allow you to customize the water flow for a personalized experience. Press the multi-function button to switch between different water streams, and glide the floss head along your teeth for a thorough clean. The device can be easily stored in the compact, moisture-resistant storage station when not in use.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in January 2024 and finished in May 2024.
- Specifications
- Dimension of the shower floss: 186 mm (H) x 12 mm (W) x 35.5 mm (D) Weight of the shower floss: ~300 grams Water tube length: 1.5 meters Dimension of the storage station: 116.5 mm (H) x 48.5 mm (W) x 48 mm (D) Weight of the shower floss: ~500 grams Water Pressure Levels: 3 adjustable settings Floss Head: Replaceable 4-way water stream head Storage Station: Moisture-resistant, compact, magnetic attachment Power Source: Powered by water pressure from the shower, no electricity required
- Keywords
- Shower water flosser, sustainable oral care, water pressure, hygiene innovation, time-saving design, shower accessories, environmental friendly, replaceable floss head, minimalist design, convenient storage
