Satellite Geïsoleerde Beker by Richie Ma is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award in IJzer in Bakgerei, Serviesgoed, Drinkgerei en Kookgerei Ontwerp Competition Category.
IJzerKeukengerei· 2024
Satellite Geïsoleerde Beker
by Richie Ma
Client: Shanghai Grand Trade Co.,Ltd.
A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Keukengerei Category
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The Design
About Satellite Geïsoleerde Beker
Satellite is een geïsoleerde beker ontworpen voor gebruik in voertuigen. Het deksel opent en sluit via een afwisselend magnetisch aantrekkingssysteem, waardoor de beker met de klok mee of tegen de klok in gedraaid kan worden. Een zachte duw houdt het waterafsluitende onderdeel in de open of gesloten stand. De wateruitlaat en de luchtinlaat delen dezelfde as, waardoor beide onderdelen tegelijk openen en sluiten. Het deksel en de stop zijn gemaakt van voedselveilig polypropyleen, en de beker zelf is vervaardigd uit voedselveilig roestvrij staal. Dankzij het eenvoudige mechanisme kunnen bestuurders de beker gebruiken zonder hun blik van de weg te halen.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in IJzer
Satellite Geïsoleerde Beker is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Satellite Geïsoleerde Beker wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Satellite Geïsoleerde Beker wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.
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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