Black Hole Bokosi la Zowononga za Amphaka by Liang Xueyong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Kusamalira Nyama, Zosewerera, Zipangizo ndi Zida za Nyama Competition Category.
BronzeKusamalira Nyama· 2025
Black Hole Bokosi la Zowononga za Amphaka
Client: Suzao Union (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd.
Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Kusamalira Nyama Category
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About Black Hole Bokosi la Zowononga za Amphaka
Black Hole ndi bokosi la zowononga za amphaka lopangidwa kuti ligwirizane ndi kalongosoledwe ka zinthu zamkati zamakono. Mphete imapanga khomo lakutsogolo ndipo yagwirizanitsidwa ndi chivundikiro chapamwamba kudzera mu ndodo yolumikizira, kotero magawo onse awiri amayenda pamodzi. Kuzungulira mphete kumatsegula chivundikiro, ndipo kulumikizanaku kumawonjezera kutsutsana kwachilengedwe kuti kutsekeka kukhale kofatsa komanso kophweka popanda phokoso. Njira yotulukira pa chivundikiro chapamwamba imalola kuti zowononga zomwe mphaka wanyamula zigwere kubwerera mubokosi pamene chivundikiro chikukwezedwa. Mphete imabisanso mawonekedwe a chidebecho. Black Hole imapangidwa ndi pulasitiki, makamaka PP ndi ABS, ndipo mphete ikhoza kuikidwa mkati mwa bokosi pamene ikunyamulidwa.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award
Black Hole Bokosi la Zowononga za Amphaka ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Black Hole Bokosi la Zowononga za Amphaka akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Black Hole Bokosi la Zowononga za Amphaka amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Decopark Black Hole Cat Litter Box features a ring mechanism connected to the top cover via a linkage rod, allowing for synchronized operation. The ring serves as a front entrance and can also be rotated to open the top cover. And the linkage rod’s opening and closing mechanism adds natural deceleration resistance, effectively reducing the noise of closing impacts. The outlet on the top cover allows cat litter carried out by the cat to fall back into the box as the cover is being lifted.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Overall Dimensions: Length 565mm x Width 418mm x Height 520mm
Container Dimensions: Length 550mm x Width 380mm x Height 410mm
Weight: 3.1kg
Material: PP/ABS - Tags
- Black Hole, Exploration, Soft-close mechanism, Integration with Indoor Environment, Cat Litter Box
- Production Technology
- It is made of plastic, primarily PP and ABS. The ring as a main feature meet the needs to link with the lid. We have tried many linkage methods, dealing with challenges to calculating the corresponding supporting point of the structure and the products counterweights to open and close the lid with just a connecting rod, and also adds resistance for a soft close. Regarding transport, the size of the ring are designed to allow it to be placed inside the box, in case of transport damage.
- Design Challenge
- The most challenging part is the product's dual-direction opening and closing mechanism. Initially, we aimed to achieve the lid's opening and closing using the movement or rotation of a ring. Eventually, we chose the rotational motion structure. This involved overcoming challenges including calculating the appropriate support points of this structure and determining the product's counterweights. Therefore, this design allows the lid to be operated by a single connecting rod, providing both smooth opening and closing, as well as resistance for a soft close.
- Research
- Through observation, we found current cat litter box market have not taken the integration of home design into account, making it difficult for them to be a part of modern home design. Therefore, we made a series of improvement. In terms of shape, we designed a ring to hide the original shape of the cat litter box, making the function and style coordinated. Regarding the function, the exit of the lid can remove the remaining litter that would fall back into the litter box as the lid close.
- Inspiration
- Due to limitations of their functional design, traditional cat litter boxes face the challenge of matching with interior decoration. Recognizing cats innate curiosity for exploring caves, this product offers them an innovative and thrilling experience during use. The shapes of black holes have inspired the design of the ring, which not only covers the original cat litter box but also serves as a visual element to integrate with different interior design styles.
- Project Duration
- The project started in November 2023 in Hangzhou, and was exhibited in The ONE Pet Show in April 2024.
- Operation Flow
- Black Hole Cat Litter Box features a ring mechanism connected to the top cover via a linkage rod, allowing for synchronized operation. The ring serves as a front entrance for the cat and can also be rotated to open the top cover. And the linkage rod’s opening and closing mechanism adds natural deceleration resistance, effectively reducing the noise of closing impacts.
- Patents
- Decopark (2023) Suzao Union (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd.;
Patent Applied. Patent No. 202420603254.1. Zhejiang Sci-tech University. 2024. China.
Patent Applied. Patent No. 2024301617060. Suzao Union (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. 2024. China. - Team Members
- Wang Sijia
Wang Qianqiu
Yu Fei
Yu Sushu
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