Aquaclean Instrumentum Oris Curae by Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Productum Cosmeticum Competition Category.
AesProductum Cosmeticum· 2025
Aquaclean Instrumentum Oris Curae
by Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie
Client: Functional Form Flock Allies
Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum Winner in Productum Cosmeticum Category
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The Design
About Aquaclean Instrumentum Oris Curae
Aquaclean est instrumentum oris curae quod functiones dentifricii, aquae fili dentalis et collutorii oris in una unitate coniungit. Machina interna hydrogenii peroxidi aquam in solutionem antibacterialem ad purgandum convertit. Ostium titanium tres modos praebet: fluxum directum, sparsionem latam et iactum trecentorum sexaginta graduum. Duo regula mobilia instrumentum gubernant, unum ad vim et pressuram aquae, alterum ad modum purgandi. Aqua in receptaculum in inferiore parte corporis impletur. Forma compacta et denuo onerabilis ad minuendum residuum ex instrumentis oris curae semel utendis destinata est.
The Recognition
About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum
Aquaclean Instrumentum Oris Curae victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur Aquaclean Instrumentum Oris Curae rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. Aquaclean Instrumentum Oris Curae necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Aquaclean (Model No. H202-O1A1) is a revolutionary oral care device that merges the functions of a toothbrush, water flosser, and mouthwash into one. Its key feature, a hydrogen peroxide generator, transforms water into a safe antibacterial solution for effective cleaning. The titanium nozzle offers three modes: focused, wide, and 360-degree streams. Compact, sustainable, and easy to charge, AquaClean reduces waste and enhances hygiene, making it an essential tool for modern oral care.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Main body: Height 193mm x Length 44mm x Width 64mm
The "Lollipop" Nozzle:Height 10.7mm x Length 35mm x Width 10.7mm - Tags
- Oral hygiene, hydrogen peroxide generator, sustainable design, water flosser, electric toothbrush, antibacterial cleaning, titanium nozzle, dual-slider control, eco-friendly oral care, compact device
- Production Technology
- For the production and realization of Aquaclean, we focused on using durable, lightweight materials like titanium for the nozzle and high-grade, glossy plastic for the body. The hydrogen peroxide generator, water pump, and interlocking chain mechanism were integrated using precision engineering. We utilized CAD software for design prototyping and 3D printing to validate form and ergonomics. The device was developed with modular components for easy assembly, ensuring efficiency and scalability in manufacturing.
- Design Challenge
- The hardest part of Aquaclean’s design was balancing advanced technology with user friendliness while minimizing environmental impact. Internally, we faced challenges in designing a hydrogen peroxide generator that was safe for children and adults alike, ensuring it was intuitive to use. Externally, laws on medical grade devices, sustainable materials, and production scalability influenced our choices. We overcame these by extensive testing, feedback from dental professionals, and iterative design adjustments.
- Research
- In developing AquaClean, we conducted research with dentists and healthcare professionals to address oral care challenges, focusing on plastic waste from disposable products like toothbrushes and mouthwash bottles. AquaClean has the potential to replace all three procedures: brushing, flossing, and rinsing, using a hydrogen peroxide generator, eliminating bottled mouthwash. Its durable titanium nozzle extends lifespan, while the dual-slider design allows customizable water pressure for simplified operation, particularly for children.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for Aquaclean arose from the desire to simplify oral hygiene by reducing reliance on multiple products like toothbrushes, water flossers, and mouthwash. The key technology, the hydrogen peroxide generator, efficiently converts water into a potent cleaning solution, offering an effective, eco-friendly way to clean the mouth. This hydrogen peroxide generator is the cornerstone of our technology, prompting the question: could we one day rely solely on water-based solutions for full oral care, eliminating the need for traditional tools like toothbrushes and mouthwash?
- Project Duration
- 2024.2 - present. Beijing, Huzhou, China & london, UK.
- Operation Flow
- Aquaclean features two sliders for user control: one adjusts the power and water pressure, allowing for customized intensity, while the second slider switches between the three cleaning modes: focused stream, wide spray, and 360 degree jet. Users fill the bottom water tank, and the hydrogen peroxide generator activates, providing a safe, antibacterial solution. This dual-slider system enables a personalized cleaning experience, enhancing effectiveness and making AquaClean a superior, versatile oral care tool.
- Team Members
- Designer: Siyu Zang
Designer: Menghai Xia
Designer: Qijun Nie
Designer: Weijing Zhao
Designer: Yuqing Xiao - Image Credits
- all pictures are works of the team.
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