Relax Stand Smartphone Stand by Kenji Fujii Is Granted the A' Design Award in 3D Printed Forms and Products Design

Kenji Fujii honored for 3D printed forms and products design by the international grand jury of the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2020 /DesignNewswire/ Relax Stand Smartphone Stand by Kenji Fujii, designed for Taki Products, has been granted the A' Design Award in the 3D Printed Forms and Products Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined 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.

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.

About Relax Stand Smartphone Stand

Relax Stand is a smartphone stand designed for use at night, before sleep. Two versions were made, a fireplace and a polar bear. The smartphone is placed on the stand and a dedicated video is played. The fireplace version shows flames, while the polar bear version is matched with the sound of waves. The stand and the screen form one calm scene, which helps users relax and set the phone aside. Each stand is made of transparent acrylic and produced by three-dimensional printing. The design also aims to show everyday uses for three-dimensional printing.

Award Record

With this recognition, Kenji Fujii is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted in the 2019 - 2020 edition of the A' Design Award & Competition.

About the A' 3D Printed Forms and Products Design Award

The A' 3D Printing Design Award is an international 3D printing design competition recognizing good 3D printed works by designers and creators worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to 3D printing designers, industrial design studios, product designers and 3D printing brands from all countries. Typical entries include products designed and realized with latest technologies, 3D printed products, prosthetics, architectural models, jewelry and furniture. The awarded 3D printed designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/3d-printing

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/91818
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/91818
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!91818
Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/256265
Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.taki.co.jp/taki_products/030_relax/

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: Relax Stand Smartphone Stand
Function: Smartphone Stand
Category: 3D Printed Forms and Products Design
Discipline: Industrial Design
Industry: Manufacturing and Innovation
Colors: Black, Dark Slate Gray, Gray and Dim Gray
Images: 5
Client: Taki Products

The Recognition

Laureate: Kenji Fujii
Country: Japan
Recognition: A' Design Award
Edition: 2019 - 2020
Design ID: #91818

Credits

Image Credits: Photographer Arashi,2018.

Design Details

Unique Properties: This is an unprecedented smartphone stand. Recommended for people with smartphone addiction. Addictive people don't let go of their smartphones for 24 hours. It will eliminate it a little. Integrate your smartphone and stand. The situation is very humorous. Usage is simple. 1: Place the smartphone on the stand. 2: Play a dedicated video on your smartphone. 3: Relax and enjoy your smartphone and stand. I want to watch it forever. Please sleep as it is.
Inspiration: In Japan, the number of smartphone dependents is increasing. There are many children in particular. They can't let go of their smartphone. Keep watching your smartphone screen until you go to bed. It is more likely to cause sleep disorders. I thought of an idea that I wanted to let go of my smartphone.
Research: The Japanese 3D printing market is limited. 1. Aircraft parts 2. Medical 3. Auto parts 4. Mold Challenge: Lack of daily life items used by ordinary people. To revitalize the Japanese 3D printing market.
Challenge: Difficult problem: How to set up a smartphone. The situation that you want to watch for a long time. Solution: Reproduced the scene you want to watch. I used dolls and animal motifs for that.
Realization and Technology: Application used: Fusion 360 Output service: japan dmm.make web service Material: Transparent acrylic
Operation and Interaction: Use scene: Night. Before sleeping. Useful in bed. [Fireplace]: People relax when they see the flame. [Shirokuma]: The sound of waves will relax.
Project Duration and Location: This project started in Tokyo in 2018, Exhibited at DESIGN TOKYO in the spring of 2019.
Specifications: fireplace:160mm(w)x80mm(H)x80mm(D)/230g Polar bear:180mm(w)x20mm(H)x150mm(D)/155g
Keywords: stand,relax,smartphone,firespace