Mashav Sistèma de Ventilacion Vestible by Ofri Shapira

Mashav Sistèma de Ventilacion Vestible by Ofri Shapira is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Fèrre in Idèa Competition Category.

FèrreIdèa· 2023

Mashav Sistèma de Ventilacion Vestible

by Ofri Shapira

Client: Ofri Shapira

A' Design Award de Fèrre Winner in Idèa Category

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The Design

About Mashav Sistèma de Ventilacion Vestible

Mashav es un sistèma de ventilacion vestible que fornís una proteccion confortabla e respirabla dins de condicions calorosas. Utiliza l'«Efècte de Chaminèia» per crear una circulacion de l'aire dins lo vestiment e inclús un sistèma de ventilacion solar dins la caputxa per melhorar lo flux d'aire cap al còl e lo cap. Inspirat per la roba tradicionala «Galabiya» portada per la societat beduïna dins lo desèrt, Mashav combina la vestimenta tradicionala amb lo dessenh modèrne. Lo projècte ofrís una solucion a la demanda creissenta de vestimenta de proteccion mentre que las temperaturas augentan a causa de la crisi climatica e una perspectiva novèla sus l'evolucion del vestiment.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fèrre

Mashav Sistèma de Ventilacion Vestible a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Fèrre, una reconeissença prestigiosa acordada a de bons designs que respondon a las exigéncias professionalas e industrialas esperadas de creacions plan concebudas. Los ganhaires del Fèrre demòstran una granda abilitat, una nauta especializacion, una comprenedura d'expèrt e la capacitat creativa de lors creators. S'espèra que Mashav Sistèma de Ventilacion Vestible siá una creacion fòrça considerada, admirada e estimada, practica e innovanta. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award de Fèrre integra las melhoras practicas del sector e a de caracteristicas tecnicas competentas ligadas a un saber-far e a un talent. Per son rigor, Mashav Sistèma de Ventilacion Vestible merita lo respècte e es destinat a aportar de melhoraments a la qualitat de la vida que ajudan a far del mond un luòc melhor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Mashav is a two-piece garment that addresses the increasing need for comfortable, breathable clothing as temperatures rise due to the climate crisis. The dress utilizes the "Chimney Effect" to create air circulation within the garment, while the hood features a solar ventilation system that enhances airflow to the neck and head area. Mashav returns to the essential function of clothing - protection - and offers a new perspective on the future of apparel with its innovative approach.
Dimensions & Packaging: The dress is full-length and can be made in various sizes.
Tags: wearable technology , climate, ventilation, future, cooling, evaporation
Production Technology: The garment is constructed with a sweat-wicking fabric that also offers moderate wind protection in order to create a chimney effect. The electronic components of the garment, which include blower fans, are powered by flexible solar panels that are embedded in the plastic shell and charged by solar energy.
Research: The research began by looking for a solution for human body heat regulation in hot weather. The first step was to learn and understand the human body and its temperature regulation systems by consulting with the professor for environmental physiology Yoram Epstein. The next step was looking for a solution by searching for other animals and plants' temperature regulation processes. During this study, I found a piece of research conducted at Tel Aviv University that showed how Bedouin people had survived the extreme heat of the desert by having a suitable garment called ‘Galabiya’. I decided to take this garment, whose structure follows the principle of the chimney effect and make it more innovative and efficient by using smart textiles and adding an active cooling system.
Inspiration: The garment was inspired by the Galabiya, a traditional dress worn by Bedouin society in the desert. Its structure is based on the Chimney Effect, which allows for air circulation within the garment by utilizing the natural upward movement of hot air. The project was created with the intention of combining traditional clothing with modern design, resulting in a functional and culturally significant garment. The inspiration for this design came from the history and culture of Bedouin society.
Project Duration: The project is my graduation project in Product Design Bachelor, tutored by Naama Steinbock. Started in November 2022 and finished in June 2022 at HIT - Holon Institute of Technology.
Operation Flow: The electronic cooling system is designed to cool areas with wide blood vessels, leading to a more effective overall cooling effect. It can be operated by attaching electronic units to a garment using magnets. The magnets close an electronic circuit made of conductive yarn, allowing the units to work together. These units contain blower fans that deliver cool air through flexible pipes to the neck and head. The front zip acts as a switch to power the system.
Image Credits: All images: Photographer: Shalev Ariel, 2022