Haconn Radiator Thermostat ラジエーターサーモスタットノブ by David Dos Santos

Haconn Radiator Thermostat ラジエーターサーモスタットノブ by David Dos Santos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award 銅賞 in 建築資材・建設部品デザイン Competition Category.

銅建設部品· 2020

Haconn Radiator Thermostat ラジエーターサーモスタットノブ

by David Dos Santos

Client: Haconn

A' Design Award 銅賞 Winner in 建設部品 Category

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The Design

About Haconn Radiator Thermostat ラジエーターサーモスタットノブ

Haconnラジエーターサーモスタットは、室温を調節するコントロールノブです。ノブは清潔感のある幾何学的な円筒形で、前面に特徴的な突起を備えています。この突起は設定を示す視覚的な目印として機能し、突起が上を向いているときは温度が高く、下を向いているときは温度が低いことを表します。印刷された数字目盛りを読み取る必要はありません。外装部品は射出成形されたABS樹脂と冷間プレス加工された金属部品を組み合わせ、機構部品は金属成形または機械加工によって製作されています。柔軟な生産・組立体制により、多彩なカラーと仕上げの選択肢に対応します。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅賞

Haconn Radiator Thermostat ラジエーターサーモスタットノブは、創造性、独創性、鋭い洞察力で際立つ傑出したデザインに授与される、高い権威をもつ評価である A' Design Award 銅賞の受賞作品です。銅賞の受賞作品は、十分に巧みで印象的なほど創造的な工芸品であり、デザイナーの豊富な経験、想像力、機知を裏づけています。Haconn Radiator Thermostat ラジエーターサーモスタットノブは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される品であり、顕著にプロフェッショナルで革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銅賞を受賞したデザインは、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術のベストプラクティスを取り入れており、細部への配慮に優れています。Haconn Radiator Thermostat ラジエーターサーモスタットノブは、ニーズを見事に満たし、欲求に触れ、感情を魅了し、好奇心を引きつけます。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: We wanted to create a gorgeous looking thermostat knob with a lot of finishing and color options to match your taste and interior at a very competitive price. We have a lot of options in finishing and color without the big investment. We made a smart production and assembly setup, so it is easy to change and configurate different looking products.
We wanted to create a product were you do not have to look at the number scale labelled on the product but instead the product telling you. If the knob is up, temperature is also, if it is facing down, temperature will also be low. The semantics of the product needs to be clear. Using it without thinking and without a learning curve.
Dimensions & Packaging: 90mm x 50mm x 35mm
Tags: radiator thermostat, regulate the temperature, heating knob, radiator valve,
Production Technology: Different production techniques. Many components in this product.
Outside parts are injection moulded abs material in combination with cold pressed metal parts.
The technical parts are mostly metal molded or cnc.
Design Challenge: The client wanted a clean geometric design that was very attractive for most modern interiors. we wanted more, we wanted to have an ergonomic design with a shape that was very semantic.. And an distinctive shape that was very geometric and clean but also a style and language that was different enough with all products on the market.
We also wanted to be commercial successful by adding a customizable feature in the product, which enables the user to choose color and finish material. But also enables Haconn to elaborate a very good offering with multiple options, combined with premium finish and materials, without having the usual big investment and stock you would normally need for such a kind of complex product setup.
Research: We used our Studio methodology of product design. We start with the empathy fase, where we research the market and target audience. Resulting in a designbrief and timeline. After that we have ideation and a lot of digital sketching concepts to explore all the possible options. In consultation with the client we choose a concept and direction for 3D modelling and detailing. During this phase there is a lot of testing and prototyping to see what works and what not and what they prefer and what not. Last fase is the translation and detailing for injection moulding and strength analysis.
Inspiration: This is a pemium radiator thermostat knob. Yep. And a beautiful one. One you want to put into your beautiful homes and apartments. Most of the time, these knobs are cheap looking products. Why put a cheap looking products on devices with premium look and price . We wanted to create a gorgeous looking thermostat knob with a lot of finishing and color options to match your taste and interior at a very competitive price. The ergonomics were also an important part of the process.
We wanted to create a product with a very easy learning curve. If the knob is up, temperature is also, if it is facing down, temperature will be low. The semantics of the product needs to be clear. Using it without thinking and without a learning curve.
Project Duration: Project started in Antwerp in januari 2019 and design process was finished end of 2019. Start of 2020 production of the product has started and is ongoing. Product will be presented in differtent fairs in late 2020.
Operation Flow: The standard product in the market is a variation of a cilinder where the labeled scale tells you what temperature you will be getting in the room. But most of the time, the label is not very distinct. We wanted to create a product were you do not have to look at the number scale labelled on the product but the semantics of the product is telling you were it is at. This is also a variation of a geometric cilinder but with a distinct bump on the front. Not only is this very good for ergonomics, it is a very visual reference to the temperature in the room. If the knob is up, temperature is also, if it is facing down, temperature will also be low. The semantics of the product needs to be clear. Using it without thinking and without a learning curve.
Patents: Applicant EUIPO ID: 1036694
RCD application number: 006975611
Team Members: david dos santos
Image Credits: david dos santos