Valet トイレブラシアンサンブルは by Tom Doull and Michael Bowen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in バスルーム家具・衛生陶器デザイン Competition Category.
鉄衛生陶器· 2023
Valet トイレブラシアンサンブルは
by Tom Doull and Michael Bowen
Client: Valet
A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in 衛生陶器 Category
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About Valet トイレブラシアンサンブルは
バレーは見た目と同じくらい一生懸命働きます。衛生的に定期的かつ簡単に掃除できる Valet は、オールインワンのトイレブラシと追加のロール収納を 1 つのスリムでシンプルなユニットにまとめたものです。市場ではこの種の製品としては初めての Valet は、実用性があり、どんなバスルームにも適応できる幅広い仕上げを備えています。ブラシは抗菌シリコンで作られており、毛足が短いため、効果的に洗浄し、軽くたたき乾燥させることができます。ブラシはスリーブにすっきり収納。スリーブは取り外し可能な底部カップに排水され、取り外して洗面器ですすぐだけで簡単かつ効果的に洗浄できます。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 鉄賞
Valet トイレブラシアンサンブルはは、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。Valet トイレブラシアンサンブルはは、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。Valet トイレブラシアンサンブルはは、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
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Valet is an all-in-one wall mounted toilet brush and additional roll holder. Designed specifically to fill a gap in the market, Valet is eminently functional yet elegantly uncomplicated, and visually harmonises with existing bathroom decor. The brush is stored in a sleeve which drains into a bottom cup. The bottom cup can be easily removed and rinsed in a hand basin, encouraging regular and effective cleaning. Additional rolls to be stored over the sleeve, closer to the toilet pan.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 50mm x Depth 117mm x Height 435mm
- Tags
- toilet brush, valet, hygienic, toilet paper roll, sanitary ware, bathroom
- Production Technology
- The brush bristles and stem are made from silicone, selected for its anti-microbial properties, cleaning chemical resistance, and durability. The bottom cup shown here is translucent ABS plastic. The storage sleeve is hygienic stainless steel. The wall bracket and handle are brass. The whole brush can be customised with a range of typical sanitaryware finishes such as various powder coated colours, brushed brass, nickel, or chrome.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenges were: 1) Housing a brush within a sleeve that was altogether slim enough to store additional toilet rolls. Remaining operational as a brush without displacement of the stored rolls. 2) Making the device easy to clean while retaining its elegance. The result is a slim and uncomplicated combination of detachable parts made from carefully chosen materials such as silicone and stainless steel.
- Research
- Valet is a response to a gap in the market for a toilet brush that is easy to clean and hygienic coupled with the functionality of additional roll storage, recognised by architect Tom Doull through domestic design practice. Product design began as drawings and digital models and progressed through a process of 3D printed prototyping and domestic situational testing. Data was collected from these and the product further refined to reflect prevailing feedback to produce the final result.
- Inspiration
- The idea came over 10 years ago when designing residential bathrooms and exploring the vast world of sanitaryware only to find that when it came to toilet brushes the offerings were either uncomplimentary to the rest of the bathroom fixtures or at best expensive and difficult to clean.
- Project Duration
- Valet is a new product designed and developed in Australia. Originally conceived more than 10 years ago it was not until Architect Tom meet with Engineer Michael in 2021 that the Valet started to take shape. Development and testing progressed over the following year to arrive at the current resolution.
- Operation Flow
- The brush is made from anti-microbial silicone and has short bristles, allowing it to clean effectively and tap dry. The brush is stored neatly in a sleeve. The sleeve drains into a removable bottom cup which can be detached for easy and effective cleaning by rinsing in a hand basin. Additional rolls can be stored over the sleeve. The unique slimline design allows the brush to be withdrawn from the sleeve and used without disrupting the rolls.
- Patents
- Patent Pending
- Team Members
- Tom Doull
Michael Bowen - Image Credits
- Copyright all images: Tom Doull, Michael Bowen
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