Gentle X Elektresch Zännbiischt by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne

Gentle X Elektresch Zännbiischt by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award an Eisen in Schéinheet, Perséinlech Fleeg a Kosmetikprodukter Design Competition Category.

EisenKosmetikprodukt· 2025

Gentle X Elektresch Zännbiischt

by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne

Client: Tusk Oral Care

A' Design Award an Eisen Winner in Kosmetikprodukt Category

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The Design

About Gentle X Elektresch Zännbiischt

Gentle X ass eng elektresch Zännbiischt, déi fir déi deeglech Mondhygiène entwéckelt gouf. D'Biischt hänkt magnetesch un enger Wandhalterung, déi och als draadlos Luedstatioun funktionéiert, sou datt d'Apparat net op Buedemflächen am Buedzëmmer läit an d'Kräizverschmotzung reduzéiert gëtt. Et ginn dräi Biischtmodi ugebueden: Clean, Sensitive an Whitening. Weich Kuelestoff-Bierschten suergen fir eng schounend Botzung, an eng Reesdeckel mat UV-C Liicht desinfizéiert d'Bierschten wärend der Lagerung. De schlanke Kierper huet d'Klass IPX7 fir Waasserresistenz, an e Sonic-Motor erreecht 40.000 Vibratiounen pro Minutt.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award an Eisen

Gentle X Elektresch Zännbiischt ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Eisen, enger prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un gutt Designe vergi gëtt, déi déi professionell an industriell Ufuerderunge erfëllen, déi vu gutt gestaltene Kreatioune erwaart ginn. Eisen-Gewënner weisen déi grouss Fäegkeet, déi héich Spezialiséierung, dat Expertewëssen an d'kreativ Kapazitéit vun hire Schëpfer. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Gentle X Elektresch Zännbiischt eng héich geschätzt, bewonnert a beléifte Kreatioun ass, déi praktesch an innovativ ass. Dëst mam Eisen ausgezeechent Design integréiert déi beschte Praktike vun der Industrie a huet kompetent technesch Eegeschaften, déi mat Know-how an Talent verbonne sinn. Gentle X Elektresch Zännbiischt gëtt fir seng Grëndlechkeet respektéiert a ass gestalt, d'Liewensqualitéit ze verbesseren an ze hëllefen, d'Welt zu enger besserer Plaz ze maachen.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: GentleX redefines smart oral care with a wireless, magnetic charging system and an elegant wall mounted dock. This elevated design reduces cross-contamination on bathroom surfaces. Its Travel Cap with UV-C sterilization ensures complete hygiene on the go, while the ultrasleek form factor makes it compact yet powerful.
Dimensions & Packaging: Diameter: 20 mm x Height: 223 mm, Charging type: Wireless magnetic charging (integrated dock) & Type-C, Vibration speed: 40,000 vibrations/min, Working Voltage: 4.2V ~ 3.2V, Battery life: 40 days (2x/day, 2 min/session) & upto 100 days (with Wall Mount), Battery Specification: Li-ion battery, 10440 model, 550mAh, Waterproof Rating: IPX7, Motor Type: Sonic Motor
Tags: Electric Toothbrush, Oral Care, Wireless Charging Mount, Magnetic Wall Mount, UV-C Sterilisation, Travel-Friendly Design
Production Technology: GentleX has IPX 7 water-resistance keeping it protected against splashes and moisture.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge in designing GentleX was integrating wireless charging into a slim, ergonomic form while ensuring 100 days battery life and IPX7 waterproofing. Embedding a compact coil system, optimizing power efficiency, and achieving seamless sealing required multiple PCB iterations and precision engineering. Advanced CAD modeling, material selection, and prototyping helped create a minimalist, high-performance design.
Research: The design of GentleX is rooted in extensive research on oral hygiene and user preferences. Ergonomic studies guided the toothbrush’s shape and size for maximum user comfort. Collaborations with dental professionals ensured compliance with oral health standards. Research on UV-C light verified its efficacy in bacterial elimination, and tests on bristle materials optimized gentleness and cleaning efficiency, resulting in a toothbrush that meets both practical and aesthetic needs.
Inspiration: GentleX is inspired by the elephant (strong, intelligent, and gentle), symbolizing both power and care in oral hygiene. Traditional toothbrushes and many existing electric models often lack ergonomics, hygiene solutions, and convenience-driven features. We envisioned GentleX as a seamless blend of technology, hygiene, and aesthetics, transforming the daily routine of brushing into an effortless and premium experience.
Project Duration: Duration: 4 to 5 months (Started- Sept 12 2024, completed- Jan 5 2025), Location: Mumbai (India)
Operation Flow: The toothbrush magnetically attaches to the wall mount, which serves as a wireless charging dock. Users can switch between three brushing modes- Clean, Sensitive, and Whitening to suit individual needs. The UV-C Travel Cap actively disinfects the bristles, ensuring bacteria-free storage. The soft charcoal bristles provide a deep yet gentle clean, ensuring optimal oral health.
Team Members: Kunal Momaya, Atul Zanjurne, Taranjeet Kaur, Utkarsh Singh