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Warp Ventilador de plafond by Aaron Liang

Warp Ventilador de plafond by Aaron Liang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Bronze in Aparelh Domestic Competition Category.


BronzeAparelh Domestic· 2026

Warp Ventilador de plafond

by Aaron Liang

Client: Aerahaus

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Aparelh Domestic Category

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The Design

About Warp Ventilador de plafond

Dins un mercat saturat de convencions, lo Ventilador de Plafond Warp emergís coma una rompedura audaciosa amb l'estetica tradicionala dels ventiladors de plafond. Sa forma fluida e infinidament torçuda transfòrma quin plafond que siá en una tela de geometria dinamica, se distinguent immediatament de las pales planas e dels dessenhs de còs estandards qu'an dominat la categoria dempuèi longtemps. Mas lo Warp es pas solament una question d'aparéncia. Maugrat son aspècte avant-gardista, ofrís la comoditat d'un processús d'installacion en tres etapas, portant lo dessenh futurista a portada de man dels espacis de cada jorn.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Warp Ventilador de plafond a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze, una reconeissença plan prestigiosa acordada a de designs excellents que se destrian per la creativitat, l'engenh e la finessa. Los ganhaires del Bronze son d'artefactes largament abils e sorprenentament creatius que provan la vasta experiéncia, l'imaginacion e l'engenhositat de lors designers. S'espèra que Warp Ventilador de plafond siá un objècte fòrça considerat, admirat e estimat, notablament professional e innovant. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze integra las melhoras practicas de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia e es excellent per son atencion al detalh. Warp Ventilador de plafond satisfa esplendidament los besonhs, toca los desirs, encanta los sentiments e interèssa la curiositat.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The Warp Ceiling Fan reimagines what a ceiling fixture can be, a striking, infinitely warped silhouette creating an immersive visual experience that is instantly iconic. With its distinctive geometric form, Warp stands in bold contrast to the flat planes and conventional shapes of traditional ceiling fans. With a streamline install process functionality for low ceiling apartment needs beyond aesthetics, Warp integrates wireless smart controls, where innovation moves both air and imagination.
Dimensions & Packaging
(W) 1320 mm x 310 mm (H)
Tags
Ceiling fan, Minimalist, Balanced, Energy Efficient Fan, Thematic Ceiling Fan, Luxury Home Interior, Designed With Singapore
Production Technology
The Warp was developed first to test its airflow enhancing shape Its interlocking blades form a stable triangle eliminating the need for blade holders and reducing vibration and noise Screws are hidden deep in the assembly for a clean look and smoother airflow With a Energy Efficient motor Warp delivers higher airflow than standard fans Its flush design suits low ceilings and the wind shear proof mount ensures wobble free quiet operation
Design Challenge
The hardest part of the research activity was refining the initial design sketches to make it practical for generating more airflow in a lightweight assembly.
Research
This type of research is about the application of aerodynamic principles to generate more airflow on a ceiling device while maintaining its own unique design identity that can be identified instantly.

The methodology involved studying conventional flat planed ceiling fan assembly and experimenting to reduce the excess parts count, weight, that contributes towards vibration, and wind noise to occur reducing overall efficiency.

The research objectives revolved around creating an easy to assemble design that is lightweight,yet functional and unique by applying the study or aerodynamics to reduce wind drag, and harness a higher airflow rate in comparision to traditional ceiling fans.
Inspiration
Inspired by the concave form of airline engines and the dynamic flow of a 3-spoke jet propeller, the Warp DC Smart Energy Efficient Ceiling Fan was designed to leave a bold impression. Its high-curvature, contoured shape reduces drag and boosts efficiency, blending aerodynamic performance with a striking, unconventional design.
Project Duration
The project started in December 2023 in Singapore and finished in November 2024 in Singapore.
Operation Flow
The Warp ceiling fan offers six speed control with dual direction airflow clockwise and counterclockwise via remote For advanced applications it supports variable voltage control for integration with commercial and building management systems It also comes with voice control ready and smart control functions for use with Google Home Alexa Smart Life application and more

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