Satellite Tepitztli Itzacualo by Richie Ma is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli in Tlaxcalchihualoni, Tlacualtlapechtli, Atliloni ihuan Tlecuilchihualli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.
TepoztliTlecuilchihualli· 2024
Satellite Tepitztli Itzacualo
by Richie Ma
Client: Shanghai Grand Trade Co.,Ltd.
Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli Winner in Tlecuilchihualli Category
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About Satellite Tepitztli Itzacualo
Satellite in Tepitztli Itzacualo motlālia īpampa in tepozmalacatl. In ītzacual huālpōhui īhuān mopachoa īca cē tetzahuitl tepoztli-huālāna nepāntla, ic in itzacual huel malacachihui īxpampa in tōnatiuh nēz noso in ītzīntlān. Cē yamānqui tētech-tlaxīnīlli quimāpāchoa in ātzacuālli itech in tlapōhualiztli noso in tlatzacualiztli. In ācaltemōhuīlōni īhuān in ehecacalaquiāni cē tlacotōntli quipiah, ic ōme tlamantli tlapōhui īhuān mopachoa cemihcac cequi. In ītzacual īhuān in ātzaqua motlālia īca polipropileno tlaqualli īpan monequi, in tepitztli itzacualo motlālia īca tepoztli chīpāhuac tlaqualli īpan monequi. In yamānqui tlanemachtīlli quinmomaca in tlanāhuatiānih ōhtōca īhuān āmo īxco quīxtia in ohtli inīc quitequitiltīzqueh in tepitztli itzacualo.
The Recognition
About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli
Satellite Tepitztli Itzacualo ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli, tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli dizayno in quitlalia in tlen monequi ipan tequitl ihuan tlachihualiztli in quimaca in cualli tlachihualli. In quicuicah Tepoztli quinextia in hueyi tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ihuelitiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Satellite Tepitztli Itzacualo ca tlazohtli, mahuiztic, yancuic ihuan motequiuhtia. Ni dizayno in quicuic Tepoztli quihuelitia in tlamatiliztli ihuan quipia chicahualiztli tlen tepoztli. Satellite Tepitztli Itzacualo quicualtia in nemiliztli ihuan quihuelitia in cemanahuac ica cualli.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Satellite Cup employs an alternating magnetic attraction system that enables it to open and close freely, regardless of the direction in which it is manipulated. Furthermore, the dual-function water-blocking component is made possible by our design, aligning the water outlet and air inlet on the same axis. When the water-blocking piece is closed, it automatically seals the air inlet, and conversely, when it is opened, the air inlet corresponds by opening. Maintaining the desired open or closed state is effortlessly achieved with just a gentle push.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimension:82*82*133mm;82*82*161mm;
Capacity: 380ml;470ml; - Tags
- Vacuum insulated tumbler, Drinkware, Water bottle, Cup, Product design
- Production Technology
- Lid & Stopper:Food-grade PP; Tumbler:Food-grade Stainless Steel
- Design Challenge
- Initially, the team attempted to achieve unrestricted rotation using complex structures, but these early attempts resulted in bulky and inflexible designs.
The concept of employing magnetic positioning emerged as an inspiring solution, as it promised a smoother realization of the desired user experience. Nevertheless, the challenge resided in the meticulous concealment of magnets within both the cup lid and water-blocking piece, ensuring they remained isolated from the beverage and eliminating any risk of detachment. Following a series of exhaustive tests and verifications, the decision was made to embrace the formidable method of rotational fusion welding. This method was selected to uphold the concealment and reliability of the magnets. - Research
- The data indicates that a significant portion of traffic accidents each year result from driver distraction during driving. Through interviews with numerous experienced drivers, it was discovered that some water cups are challenging to open while driving. Therefore, by simulating the driving process, measuring car cup holders, making subtle angle adjustments, and conducting multiple 3D printing tests, retrieving and placing the cup have become much easier. This allows users to operate the cup even without direct visual contact, thus minimizing driving hazards to the greatest extent.
- Inspiration
- In the market, car cup holders generally utilize a unidirectional opening structure, which necessitates that users confirm the opening direction while in use. This presents specific safety risks for drivers. Consequently, Objective is to design a cup with a straightforward opening and closing mechanism to diminish driver distraction and the potential for accidents while operating a vehicle.
- Project Duration
- The project started in May 2022 and finished in March 2023 in Shanghai.
- Operation Flow
- -By utilizing alternating magnetic attraction, the opening and closing states can be seamlessly switched without any directional limitations. It can be rotated both clockwise and counterclockwise.
-The water-blocking component can function at either end, and when switching states, there is no need to distinguish the direction. Simply give it a gentle flick, and it will reliably maintain the desired open or closed state.
-The water inlet and air vent are designed on the same axis, so when the water-blocking piece is closed, the air vent synchronously closes as well, and vice versa when opened. - Patents
- Utility model patent: ZL 202222762628.8
Appearance patent: ZL 202230684959.7 - Team Members
- Designer: Richie Ma
Jikai Bao
Director: Sharlene Tai - Image Credits
- Image #all: Designer MACHUANQI, Rendering, 2022.
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