Airo-5G エアコン by Lei Xiao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award 銅賞 in 暖房・換気・空調製品デザイン Competition Category.

銅空調· 2022

Airo-5G エアコン

by Lei Xiao

A' Design Award 銅賞 Winner in 空調 Category

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The Design

About Airo-5G エアコン

Airo-5Gは、狭い空間のために設計されたコンパクトなエアコンです。Airo-5Gは、送風による空調、空気清浄、加湿という3つの機能を一つのボディに統合しています。機能は本体の置き方を変えることで選択でき、本体を縦向きに立てると3つの機能すべてを同時に稼働させることができます。中空のフォルムは、中国南西部のカルスト洞窟から着想を得ています。フィルターエレメントが空気中の微細な粒子を除去します。本体はインターネットに接続されるため、機能を継続的にアップデートでき、新たなハードウェアを必要としません。Airo-5Gは、家庭、旅行、オフィスなど幅広い用途に適しています。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅賞

Airo-5G エアコンは、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。Airo-5G エアコンは、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。Airo-5G エアコンは、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: Airo is a small intelligent air conditioner. It integrates the three functions of air conditioning fan, purifier and humidifier. Different placement methods realize the switching of functions, reflecting a natural and fresh style; Continuously optimize the functions of 5g and AIG through different hardware connection modes; It meets a variety of use scenarios such as home, travel and office, and makes a new innovative attempt for the functional iteration of smart appliances in the future.
Dimensions & Packaging: The dimension of Ario is 520mm wide, 110mm deep and 110mm high. Through the test, the design of its C-type filter element can filter 99.5% PM2 in air purification 5 particles.
Tags: 5g, Air conditioning, Intelligence, Deep learning, Future
Production Technology: Ario's technological innovation lies in the integration of functions and the use of software systems. It adopts the third generation ZigBee Internet of things system, man-machine two-way feedback system and deep learning technology system. Commercially, it provides functional iterations through the Internet membership model, matches the healthy demand for air conditioning, creates a new profit model, and brings users a sustainable and upgraded air conditioning experience.
Design Challenge: The structural design of the three functions is the most difficult. In the limited body space, we need to think about how to scientifically layout the functional hardware to achieve the best structural design effect and meet the aesthetic and functional needs of users.
Research: Airo is launched in the context of 5g technology and carbon neutralization. The main audience is young people. They pay attention to the cost performance of products, are also supporters of the current new trend, and are keen on low-carbon future products. Airo connects to the Internet through intensive function design to realize continuous function upgrading, so as to reduce the waste of resources in hardware production and provide more practical and beautiful situational experience.
Inspiration: The design of Ario is inspired by the karst cave landform in Southwest China, which is my hometown. In the huge underground world there, the stalactites above and below the cave are connected by water. It is like another world, allowing people to breathe rare fresh air and slowly enjoy quiet in the humid air. These intentions become the creative inspiration of this work. The unique shape of hollow hills comes from these cave forms, which convey a strong Chinese aesthetic concept through the dislocation and symmetrical structure.
Project Duration: It was launched in Wuxi Jiangnan University in October 2018, completed in Wuxi Jiangnan University in November 2020 and exhibited in Shanghai in December 2020.
Operation Flow: Airo switches three functions with different placement methods. In the vertical state, it can turn on all functions at the same time. The mobile phone system can input the user's anonymous health information to bring a healthy air conditioning experience. The system reduces the investment in new hardware products, improves the availability of functions, and strengthens the concept of sustainable development of the United Nations.
Patents: Multifunctional air conditioner, ZL 2021 2 0511874.9, Xiao Lei, 2021, jurisdiction of utility model patent.
Image Credits: Designer LeiXiao，“Ario 5G Intelligent Air Conditioner”，2021.