Small Mushroom 蚊よけ器 by Zhang Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in 家庭用電化製品デザイン Competition Category.

鉄家庭用電化製品· 2023

Small Mushroom 蚊よけ器

by Zhang Li

Client: Zhejiang Free Trade Zone Yearning Brand Management Co., LTD

A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in 家庭用電化製品 Category

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The Design

About Small Mushroom 蚊よけ器

Small Mushroomは、家庭用のコンセント差し込み式電気蚊取り器です。森に生えている小さなキノコからインスピレーションを得たフォルムが特徴です。本体サイズは110×80×80ミリメートルで、蚊よけ機能、ナイトライト、インテリアとしての装飾性を一台に集約しています。2つのボタンで一回限りのタイマーと繰り返しタイマーを切り替えられ、ユーザーが選んだ時間帯だけ蚊よけが作動します。内蔵の定温加熱ユニットが薬液を安定させ、煙やにおいの発生を抑えます。主な素材はABS樹脂とPC樹脂です。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鉄賞

Small Mushroom 蚊よけ器は、よく設計された創造物に期待される専門的・産業的要件を満たす優れたデザインに授与される、権威ある評価である A' Design Award 鉄賞の受賞作品です。鉄賞の受賞作品は、制作者の高い技量、高度な専門性、専門家としての理解、創造的な能力を示しています。Small Mushroom 蚊よけ器は、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される、実用的で革新的な創造物であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 鉄賞を受賞したデザインは、業界のベストプラクティスを統合し、ノウハウと才能に結びついた有能な技術的特性を備えています。Small Mushroom 蚊よけ器は、その徹底ぶりで尊敬され、世界をより良い場所にするための生活の質の向上をもたらすよう設計されています。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This is a plug in electric mosquito repellent inspired by the shape of a small mushroom. Integrated with a nigh light and ornamental functions, it offers excellent mosquito repelling effect as well as illumination and an romantic atmosphere at night. The product is also equipped with a one time timer and a loop timer without consuming additional resource. Thanks to the function, the device can be presented according to needs of users and routine, bringing them an excellent use experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: product dimensions, 110*80*80mm
Tags: Small Mushroom Electric Mosquito Repellent, night light for sleep, timer/loop timer, emotional value, harmless mosquito repellent
Production Technology: ABS and PC are used as the main materials, and the production process includes injection molding, spraying, pad printing and so on.
Thanks to a built-in thermostatic PTC heating unit and premium lumber from famous woodland Daxing’anling of China, the repellent enjoys smaller temperature fluctuations and more stability compared with similar products, which minimizes the impact on ingredient efficacy and helps avoid the generation of smoke and odor.
Design Challenge: The design of the product focuses on creating more use experience from details without adding resource consumption. To tackle problems such as inconvenience of use caused by a one-time timer design, the product adds two buttons to switch between the one-time/loop timers for mosquito repelling and the night light, making it easier to use especially in the nighttime. In addition, the product uses flame retardant materials and green liquid ingredients that are safe for babies to touch and breathe.
Research: Despite improving living standards, mosquito repelling remains a problem in cities and the countryside alike. Electric mosquito repellents offer a more scientific, convenient and safer way to deal with the problem and have gained much popularity since their creation. Considering the number of families in China, strong market prospects of such products are expected.
Inspiration: The product appearance is inspired by the small mushrooms silently growing in the corner of the forest. It can repel mosquitoes for users and add fun and warmth to their everyday life.
Some electric mosquito repellents have a timer function by adding a circuit board. Small Mushroom Electric Mosquito Repellent goes a step further to include a one time timer and a loop timer as well as an ambient night light. No additional energy is required except for a few light beads.
Project Duration: The project was designed and developed in Hangzhou in April 2022 and launched in China in March 2023.
Operation Flow: With the one-time and loop timer function, the device can turn on automatically at specific time periods preset by the user. In the loop timer mode, the indicator light can glow and fade according to the breathing pattern of users, creating a dynamic rhythm to help with sleep. The light also offers soft illumination at night, bringing a sense of freedom and security to young, hard-working users who live alone, and prompting them to feel the emotional value provided by every detail of the product.