Kaze Estacion d'Energia Modulara by Xiao Han

Kaze Estacion d'Energia Modulara by Xiao Han is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award d'Argent in Energia Competition Category.

ArgentEnergia· 2023

Kaze Estacion d'Energia Modulara

by Xiao Han

Client: Yeah Design

A' Design Award d'Argent Winner in Energia Category

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The Design

About Kaze Estacion d'Energia Modulara

Kaze es una estacion d'energia portabla modulara concebuda pel campatge. Kaze conten mantuns moduls d'energia, e cada modul ofrís sa pròpria capacitat, sos connectors e sas sortidas. Los moduls se pòdon tirar e plaçar dins la zòna de manjar, la zòna de léser e la zòna de repaus d'un terren de campatge. La maleta emmagazina totes los moduls e pòt tanben èsser utilizada coma una estacion d'energia mai granda. D'ecrans sus la maleta e sus cada modul mòstran l'estat de l'energia. S'utilizan de batariás de fosfat de fèrre e liti amb de sistèmas de gestion de batariá. Los cables d'alimentacion son gardats dins la maleta, atal lo produch demòra ordenat e aisit d'emmagazinar.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award d'Argent

Kaze Estacion d'Energia Modulara a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award d'Argent, una reconeissença extraordinàriament prestigiosa acordada a de designs d'ort de gamma, esplendids e impressionants. Los ganhaires de l'Argent son d'òbras terriblament brilhantas e extrèmament creativas que illustran l'experiéncia, lo talent e la finessa excepcionals de lors designers. S'espèra que Kaze Estacion d'Energia Modulara siá una òbra meravilhosa e de referéncia, notablament professionala e prigondament innovanta. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award d'Argent es una invencion fòrça notabla e admirada, que fa un ben e fa avançar las frontièras de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia. Kaze Estacion d'Energia Modulara es una creacion immensament envejada que desrevelha de desirs, aduch de sentiments positius e fa néisser l'estonament e l'esmaiment.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Kaze offers different power supply modules for the different areas of the camp (dining area, entertainment area, rest area). Each power module has a specific set of functions (energy, connections, output, etc.). The modular design allows the power supply to be adapted to the needs of the different areas of the camp. The power station can be easily carried and placed in any position. Different from other modular power stations, Kaze's modular power supplies are integrated into the case and can be accessed quickly. The case can be used as a larger power station. This integrated solution allows Kaze to be stored easily without worrying about water and dust resistance. The case comes with a power cable and instructions for use so that the user can easily use the product. In terms of design, Kaze is more recognisable than other power stations and is suitable for urban camping.
Dimensions & Packaging: Kaze portable power station.
Width 556mm x Depth 140mm x Height 335mm
Power capacity: 1200Wh
Power connector:
5521DC x2
12v car charging port x1
230v AC x2
DC7909 x1
SD45 x1
Function:
High power output
Display screen

Module power supply 01.
Width 270mm x Depth 200mm x Height 105mm
Power capacity:600Wh
Power connector:
5521DC x2
12v car charging port x1
230v AC x2
DC7909 x1
SD45 x1
Additional functions:
High power output
Screen

Module power supply 02.
Width 290mm x Depth 130mm x Height 105mm
Power capacity:350Wh
Power connector:
230v AC x1
5521DC x2
USB-A x2
USB-C x2
Additional functions:
Screen
Lighting

Module power supply 03.
Width 190mm x Depth 125mm x Height 105mm
Power capacity:250Wh
Power connector:
USB-A x2
USB-C x2
Type-C Lighting x1
USB-A Micro x1
Additional functions:
Lighting
Tags: Outdoor, Modular, Energy Product, Device, Portable, User Experience
Production Technology: Lithium iron phosphate battery has the advantages of high operating voltage, high energy density, long cycle life, good safety performance, green environmental protection, small self-discharge rate, and no memory effect. It can be used for large-scale electrical energy storage after forming an energy storage system. Its safety can also be well adapted to outdoor scenes.

Each battery has a built-in Battery Management System (BMS). On the one hand, it ensures that the battery module not only has a difference in size and dimensions but also can do different power output. On the other hand, it can be adapted to a wider range of scenarios.
Design Challenge: The challenge comes from defining the functional requirements of the camping site's various areas(dining area, entertainment area, rest area) and providing a specific power supply (energy, connections, output, etc.) for the particular space. Modular products need to have excellent integration for storage. Otherwise, the product becomes complex and difficult to use. More components and functions also mean that more visual design is needed to facilitate the use of the product.
Research: Type of Research: Design Strategy Study
Research Objectives: Understanding user needs and product status
Methodology: Desktop research, practical research
Insight: Campsites for outdoor camping can often be divided into three functional zones: a preparation area, a recreation area and a rest area. Mobile power stations are used as the energy supply for the campsite, and all the area's appliances need to be based around them, usually creating chaos at the camp.
In order to improve the user's camping experience, it is essential to modularize the mobile power supply according to functional zones. This makes for a tidier campsite and reduces the need for wires and patch panels.
Inspiration: Kaze's design was inspired by the fact that the regular power stations used incamping are always very bulky, which makes it difficult to supply power to different areas. The single and difficult-to-move power station increases the need for patch panels, and the wires used to connect various appliances will cause chaos in the camp. Power stations should help users set up campsites and appliances more conveniently rather than worrying about how to power their devices properly.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2022 in Zhejiang, China and has ended in September 2022 in Zhejiang, China.
Operation Flow: Kaze can supply various charging ports and connect to sockets, cars, and solar panels for charging. There are displays on both the case and the modular power supply to visualise the status of the power supply. In more significant scenarios, we can open the box to take out the modular power station for a more flexible power supply. Each modular power station has power connectors for applications. The power cables are provided inside the case, making it easy to store the product.
Team Members: Chengyong Li
Ting Dong
Xurong Shan
Jingyi Jia