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Millo One Pūrere Whakaranu by Millo Appliances

Millo One Pūrere Whakaranu by Millo Appliances is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Koura in Hoahoa Taputapu Kāinga Competition Category.


KouraTaputapu Kāinga· 2020

Millo One Pūrere Whakaranu

by Millo Appliances

Client: Millo Applainces

A' Design Award Koura Winner in Taputapu Kāinga Category

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The Design

About Millo One Pūrere Whakaranu

Ko Millo One he pūrere whakaranu kawe haere i hoahoatia mō te whakamahi ngū ia rā. Mā te Magnetic Air Drive kua whai mana pātihi e whakawhiti te kaha huri mai i te pūtake ki ngā mata kāore he pānga ā-tinana, nā konā ka tino ngū te whakaranu. Ka taea te wehe i te kapu me te pūtake, ā, mā te hanga kore-taura ka taea te whakaranu ki ngā wāhi maha. Ka taea te whakahiko anō i te pūtake, ā, ka whakahaeretia mā te pā. I whakaawehia te āhua māmā noa e ngā hanga māori o te hoahoa Scandinavia, ā, ka honoa he porowhita me te mowhiti kati. Kei roto i ngā rawa ko te konumohe kua anodised me te kirihou Tritan kore-BPA. Nā te iti o ngā wāhanga neke ka noho māmā te horoi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Koura

Ko Millo One Pūrere Whakaranu te toa o te A' Design Award Koura, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke tuatahi, whakamīharo me te hiranga. Ko ngā toa Koura he mahi tino auaha, he tirohanga mamao, he kanapa ahi, e whakaatu ana i te pūmanawa, te mātauranga me te tohungatanga o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Millo One Pūrere Whakaranu he hanganga tūnga e whakatū ana i ngā ia, he whakanuia rawa, e kawe mai ana i te uara kāore anō kia kitea. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Koura he kaupapa whakamīharo, whakahonoretia e whakawhānui ana i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ka whakaara a Millo One Pūrere Whakaranu i te hiahia nui, ka whakaoho i te kaingākau, ka whakatenatena i te auaha, ā, ka whakamīharo i a tātou.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Millo patented Magnetic Air Drive, which allows for contactless transfer of torque from the base to the blades, makes it the quietest blender on the market. Quietness is only the beginning. Its minimalist design utilises BPA-free Tritan Plastic and anodised aluminum for maximum aesthetic impact, while the lightweight materials and separable cup and base mean that millo is fully portable. Not only that, it is fully rechargeable and can be controlled from an intuitive touch controlled base.
Dimensions & Packaging
The Millo blender is composed of three elements: its base has dimensions of 175mm x 175mm x 60mm, while its cup has dimensions of 185 x 100 mm, and its blending lid has dimensions of 100 x 55mm. The package has dimensions of 228 x 228 x 223 mm.
Tags
Foodtech, quietest blender, magnetic air drive, innovative blender, portable blender, smart blender, foodtech appliance, smart smoothie maker, cordless blender
Production Technology
millo's sleek minimalist design is inspired by the natural forms that characterize Scandinavian design. It combines the circle, the form of security and integrity, with the closed ring, which embodies energy, completeness and balance. This emphasis on timeless form is reflected in the materials used, which have been chosen for their sustainability: anodised aluminum and BPA-free Tritan plastic.
Design Challenge
The challenge was to overcome existing perceptions of what a blender is. The basic design of the blender has not changed since 1922. These devices are typically chunky, aesthetically unappealing, noisy and difficult to clean. We set out to completely reimagine the blender. That's why everything from the motor, to the design, to the materials has been engineered to make millo something that is both a pleasure to use and an aesthetically pleasing item you would be proud to display.
Research
Research into Millo's design focused on exploring modern aesthetic directions. The inspiration for both the colour palette and the form came from an exploration of various premium products and minimalist interiors. Functionality was naturally of key importance - pain points and areas for improvement were identified by testing numerous existing blenders. The greatest design challenge was maintaining a minimalist look while incorporating the complex electronics and mechanisms inside Millo's base.
Inspiration
The idea for millo came when Ruslanas, a dedicated runner, grew annoyed that his blender would wake his family when he made a smoothie after his morning run. He was determined to create a convenient, easy to clean and silent alternative to the traditional blender. The inspiration for the engineering inside millo came from a surprising source - his daughter. Seeing her play with a toy where two dancing figures were rotated by magnets gave him the idea for millo's patented Magnetic Air Drive.
Project Duration
The project was launched in Lithuania in 2016, and the final product is still under development. The first run of blenders are expected to come off the company's locally-based production line in the first half of 2020.
Operation Flow
Millo is not just a reimagining of the traditional blender, it is a foodtech gadget designed to help people integrate better nutrition into their busy lifestyles. Its Magnetic Air Drive applies engineering from drone technology for ultra-quiet blending, while its intuitive touch sensitive base and app make it easy and enjoyable to use. Millo is a cordless device with a portable cup for blending anytime, anywhere. With few moving parts and a simple design, Millo is exceptionally easy to clean.
Patents
1. Patent Number: 6541, Indications of the International Patent
Classification (IPC): B01F 13/00, B01F 7/00, A47J, 42/00,
A47J 43/00
2. Application Number: PCT/IB2017/057029. International
Patent Classification: A47J 43/046 (2006.01)
Image Credits
Millo Appliances

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