Fan Papa Pōro Atamai mō te Rāngai by Hdl Automation Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Pūrere Matihiko me Hiko Competition Category.
ParahiHiko Kiritaki· 2025
Fan Papa Pōro Atamai mō te Rāngai
Client: HDL Automation Co., Ltd.
A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Hiko Kiritaki Category
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The Design
About Fan Papa Pōro Atamai mō te Rāngai
Ko Fanora he papa pōro atamai mō te whakahaere kāinga. Ko te āhua e whai ana i tētahi pīhi kōpaki tuku iho a Haina, me ngā rara e mahi ana hei tautoko papa, ā, ko te mata pīhi te wāhi whakahaere. Ka hangaia te tinana matua mai i te matū konumohe 6063, kua oti te whakaoti ki te one poapoa me te whakakikorangi (anodised). E waru ngā pātene kua whakaahuatia mā te mīhini CNC (CNC machining), ā, he mata kiri onepū angiangi tō rātou e ārai ana i ngā tapuwae maihao. Ko tētahi tāero pounamu Hetian māori e pupuri ana i ngā puoro huna e whakatikatika ana i te whakamārama me te whakamātao hau. Mā te pēhi roa i te pātene āhuatanga ka tiakina ngā tautuhinga o nāianei mō te whakahoki mahara ā muri ake.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Parahi
Ko Fan Papa Pōro Atamai mō te Rāngai te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Fan Papa Pōro Atamai mō te Rāngai he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Fan Papa Pōro Atamai mō te Rāngai i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Fanora is a smart switch panel that integrates modern smart home technology with high end home decor art, adopting the shape of a folding fan to achieve smart control functions. It combines traditional Chinese aesthetics with technology. It not only carries the cultural connotations and emotional expressions of the folding fan as an element of Chinese tradition but also features robust appliance control, scene customisation, and environmental adaptability, balancing beauty and functionality.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- product dimensions, 255 mm x 144 mm x 10 mm
- Tags
- Home Smart Control Panel, Traditional Chinese Folding Fan, One Click Access, Traditional Chinese Culture, Personalised Customisation
- Production Technology
- The main body of Fanora is crafted from 6063 aluminium alloy, finished with sandblasting and anodising processes.
Its pendant is made from natural Hetian jade, polished by artisan level craftsmanship for both beauty and texture.
The panel is equipped with eight buttons processed by CNC technology. The button curvature follows ergonomic principles, making pressing effortless and comfortable, with a fine sand textured surface that effectively prevents fingerprint residue. - Design Challenge
- The challenge lies in combining the intricate structure of traditional folding fans with modern smart home technology.
The design team precisely replicated the folding fan structure, using the ribs as the panel support and the fan surface as the control area, while concealing built-in sensors within the pendant, achieving harmonious unity between technology and artistry.
Furthermore, the team added customisable Scene Capture and energy management functions to satisfy personalisation needs. - Research
- As smart home technology advances, the demands of the users for home products have evolved beyond mere functionality and practicality, placing greater emphasis on the aesthetic appeal, personalisation, and cultural value of products. Therefore, the design team aimed to integrate the elements of the folding fan into the smart switch panel design, creating a smart home product that embodies the features of traditional Chinese aesthetics and provides users with a comfortable living experience.
- Inspiration
- The design inspiration for this smart switch panel comes from the ancient literati who used folding fans to express etiquette and emotions. The folding fan was not just an essential accessory in social gatherings for scholars but also symbolised cultural refinement. The design team has integrated it with smart home technology, showcasing aesthetics and cultural significance. It communicates the taste of the user and sophistication, merging the charm of traditional culture with modern technology.
- Project Duration
- The project was designed and developed in Guangzhou in June 2023 and launched in China in October 2024.
- Operation Flow
- The Fanora can be used as a wall-mounted or desktop display, supporting customisation of the Hetian jade pendant shape to meet needs for personalisation and aesthetics. With sensors embedded within the pendant, Fanora can auto adjust lighting and air conditioning given real time conditions, offering a personalised comfort space. Moreover, Fanora includes a Scene Capture where users can long press the scene button to save the current settings, enabling one-click restoration of the ideal setting.
- Team Members
- Jin Huang, Wenbin Chen, Daying Gao, Dongchang Li, Xiujuan Chen, Yang Liu
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