Vaso Systema Intelligens Horti Domestici by Xiaoyu Zhang and Jiaxin Zou

Vaso Systema Intelligens Horti Domestici by Xiaoyu Zhang and Jiaxin Zou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum in Productum Sustinibile Competition Category.

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Vaso Systema Intelligens Horti Domestici

by Xiaoyu Zhang and Jiaxin Zou

Client: Xiaoyu Zhang & Jiaxin Zou

Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum Winner in Productum Sustinibile Category

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The Design

About Vaso Systema Intelligens Horti Domestici

Vaso Systema Intelligens Horti Domestici elegantiam cum functionalitate coniungit. Ad facilem plantarum dispositionem designatum, plerisque plantis mensalibus convenit experientiamque simplicem offert. Sensores provecti optimam hydrationem secundum humiditatem soli praebent. Applicatio mobilis admonitiones instantaneas ad curam accuratam suppeditat. E plastico recyclato confectum, Vaso sustentabilitatem aestheticamque minimalisticam praeponit. Omne particulare impactum ambientalem minuit, conscientiam oecologicam elegantiamque uno fasciculo praebens. Vaso solutionem idealem amatoribus plantarum vita occupata praestat.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum

Vaso Systema Intelligens Horti Domestici victor est Praemii A' Design Award Ferreum, honoris amplissimi formis bonis dati, quae postulatis professionalibus et industrialibus ab creationibus bene formatis exspectatis satisfaciunt. Victores Ferrei magnam peritiam, altam specializationem, intellectum periti et facultatem creandi auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Vaso Systema Intelligens Horti Domestici creationem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, practicam et novam fore. Haec forma Ferreo victa optimas industriae consuetudines integrat et proprietates technicas idoneas, cum scientia et talento coniunctas, habet. Vaso Systema Intelligens Horti Domestici ob diligentiam suam honoratur et ad vitae qualitatem emendandam formatum est, ut mundum meliorem reddere iuvet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Vaso waters plants based on soil humidity, offers easy plant placement, and relieves mental pressure. Designed for seamless integration, it fits most table plants, provides a plug-and-play experience, and features an ergonomic water inlet funnel design for precision and safety.
Dimensions & Packaging: Length 255 mm x Width 170 mm x Height 252 mm
Tags: Green Tech, Smart Gardening, Sustainable Living, Eco Friendly, Home Garden
Production Technology: Crafted from recycled plastic, Vaso embodies sustainability and minimalistic aesthetics in its design and structure. Every element is thoughtfully engineered to minimize environmental impact, ensuring a seamless blend of eco-consciousness and elegance.
Design Challenge: The most challenging aspect was integrating sustainability without compromising functionality. We had to source eco-friendly materials, balancing cost-effectiveness and durability. Navigating regulatory standards for recycled plastics was complex, requiring close collaboration with suppliers. The historical perspective of single-use plastics and societal pressure for eco-conscious design drove us to persevere.

Additionally, aligning technology with the "best tech is no tech" philosophy posed obstacles. It was a creative challenge to simplify the user experience while harnessing advanced soil moisture sensors. We overcame these hurdles through extensive research, prototyping, and iterative design, ultimately achieving a seamless, sustainable, and user-centric solution.
Research: Conducting exploratory research, our goal was to understand user needs and preferences related to smart gardening systems. Using surveys and interviews, we gathered data from 200 participants, exploring their experiences and expectations. Our findings revealed a strong desire for effortless plant care and a deep connection to nature.

These insights guided Vaso's design, focusing on user-friendly features and sustainability. The research also highlighted the potential market demand for eco-conscious home products. As a result, Vaso not only enhances users' lives but also contributes to sustainable living and the evolving landscape of eco-friendly design solutions.
Inspiration: Inspired by a commitment to sustainability, Vaso was designed to harmoniously blend technology and nature, offering effortless plant care while minimizing waste, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing well-being through the calming presence of greenery in daily life.
Project Duration: The project started in December 2022 in Los Angeles and produced the prototype in March 2023. Vaso was exhibited in the Red Dot Design Museum in Essen, Germany in 2023.
Operation Flow: Equipped with advanced sensors, Vaso automatically waters plants based on soil humidity levels, ensuring that they receive just the right
amount of hydration needed to flourish. The mobile app will also alert the user in real-time when additional care is required, based on the unique growth environment of each plant.
Team Members: Xiaoyu Zhang
Jiaxin Zou