Haconn Radiator Thermostat 라디에이터 온도조절 노브 by David Dos Santos

Haconn Radiator Thermostat 라디에이터 온도조절 노브 by David Dos Santos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award 동상 in 건축 자재 및 건설 부품 디자인 Competition Category.

동건축 부품· 2020

Haconn Radiator Thermostat 라디에이터 온도조절 노브

by David Dos Santos

Client: Haconn

A' Design Award 동상 Winner in 건축 부품 Category

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The Design

About Haconn Radiator Thermostat 라디에이터 온도조절 노브

Haconn 라디에이터 서모스탯은 실내 온도를 조절하는 컨트롤 노브입니다. 이 노브는 정면에 뚜렷한 돌기가 있는 깔끔한 기하학적 원통형 형태를 지니고 있습니다. 이 돌기는 설정 상태를 시각적으로 알려주는 기준점 역할을 합니다. 돌기가 위를 향하면 온도가 높은 상태이고, 아래를 향하면 온도가 낮은 상태입니다. 인쇄된 숫자 눈금을 읽을 필요가 없습니다. 외부 부품은 사출 성형 ABS와 냉간 프레스 금속 부품을 결합했으며, 기술적 부품은 금속 성형 또는 기계 가공으로 제작되었습니다. 유연한 생산 및 조립 방식을 통해 다양한 색상과 마감 옵션을 구현할 수 있습니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 동상

Haconn Radiator Thermostat 라디에이터 온도조절 노브, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. Haconn Radiator Thermostat 라디에이터 온도조절 노브, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. Haconn Radiator Thermostat 라디에이터 온도조절 노브, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.

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