Satellite 保温カップ by Richie Ma is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in ベイクウェア・テーブルウェア・ドリンクウェア・クックウェアデザイン Competition Category.

鉄キッチン用品· 2024

Satellite 保温カップ

by Richie Ma

Client: Shanghai Grand Trade Co.,Ltd.

A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in キッチン用品 Category

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The Design

About Satellite 保温カップ

Satelliteは、車内での使用を想定して設計された保温カップである。蓋は交互に働く磁力吸引システムによって開閉するため、カップは時計回りにも反時計回りにも回すことができる。軽く押すだけで止水部品が開いた状態、あるいは閉じた状態に保持される。飲み口と空気穴は同一の軸上に配置されており、両方の部分が同時に開閉する。蓋と栓は食品用グレードのポリプロピレン製、タンブラー本体は食品用グレードのステンレススチール製である。シンプルな構造により、ドライバーは道路から視線を外すことなくカップを使用できる。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鉄賞

Satellite 保温カップは、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。Satellite 保温カップは、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。Satellite 保温カップは、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: The Satellite Cup employs an alternating magnetic attraction system that enables it to open and close freely, regardless of the direction in which it is manipulated. Furthermore, the dual-function water-blocking component is made possible by our design, aligning the water outlet and air inlet on the same axis. When the water-blocking piece is closed, it automatically seals the air inlet, and conversely, when it is opened, the air inlet corresponds by opening. Maintaining the desired open or closed state is effortlessly achieved with just a gentle push.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimension:82*82*133mm;82*82*161mm;
Capacity: 380ml;470ml;
Tags: Vacuum insulated tumbler, Drinkware, Water bottle, Cup, Product design
Production Technology: Lid & Stopper:Food-grade PP; Tumbler:Food-grade Stainless Steel
Design Challenge: Initially, the team attempted to achieve unrestricted rotation using complex structures, but these early attempts resulted in bulky and inflexible designs.
The concept of employing magnetic positioning emerged as an inspiring solution, as it promised a smoother realization of the desired user experience. Nevertheless, the challenge resided in the meticulous concealment of magnets within both the cup lid and water-blocking piece, ensuring they remained isolated from the beverage and eliminating any risk of detachment. Following a series of exhaustive tests and verifications, the decision was made to embrace the formidable method of rotational fusion welding. This method was selected to uphold the concealment and reliability of the magnets.
Research: The data indicates that a significant portion of traffic accidents each year result from driver distraction during driving. Through interviews with numerous experienced drivers, it was discovered that some water cups are challenging to open while driving. Therefore, by simulating the driving process, measuring car cup holders, making subtle angle adjustments, and conducting multiple 3D printing tests, retrieving and placing the cup have become much easier. This allows users to operate the cup even without direct visual contact, thus minimizing driving hazards to the greatest extent.
Inspiration: In the market, car cup holders generally utilize a unidirectional opening structure, which necessitates that users confirm the opening direction while in use. This presents specific safety risks for drivers. Consequently, Objective is to design a cup with a straightforward opening and closing mechanism to diminish driver distraction and the potential for accidents while operating a vehicle.
Project Duration: The project started in May 2022 and finished in March 2023 in Shanghai.
Operation Flow: -By utilizing alternating magnetic attraction, the opening and closing states can be seamlessly switched without any directional limitations. It can be rotated both clockwise and counterclockwise.
-The water-blocking component can function at either end, and when switching states, there is no need to distinguish the direction. Simply give it a gentle flick, and it will reliably maintain the desired open or closed state.
-The water inlet and air vent are designed on the same axis, so when the water-blocking piece is closed, the air vent synchronously closes as well, and vice versa when opened.
Patents: Utility model patent: ZL 202222762628.8
Appearance patent: ZL 202230684959.7
Team Members: Designer: Richie Ma
Jikai Bao
Director: Sharlene Tai
Image Credits: Image #all: Designer MACHUANQI, Rendering, 2022.