Odin Wellness هوښیار تله by Zhean Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 د اوسپنې A' Design Award جایزه in د کورنیو وسایلو ډیزاین Competition Category.

اوسپنهکورنۍ وسیله· 2024

Odin Wellness هوښیار تله

by Zhean Chen

Client: Odin Technology

د اوسپنې A' Design Award جایزه Winner in کورنۍ وسیله Category

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The Design

About Odin Wellness هوښیار تله

اوډین ویلنېس یو هوښیار تله ده چې د کور کارونې لپاره ډیزاین شوې. دا تله د بدن اندازه کولو کار د یوې ژر وچېدونکې پوښۍ سره یوځای کوي چې د تلولو سطحې باندې ایښودل کیږي. د بدن جوړښت شل او یو ارزښتونه، په شمول د بدن کتلې شاخص او د بدن غوړ، په شل ثانیو کې اندازه کیږي. یوه نښلول شوې اپلیکیشن د مصنوعي ځیرکتیا په کارولو سره شخصي خوراک او ورزشي مشورې ورکوي. د لمس فعالول، لړزون بېرته راژوندی کول او د لندبل کشف د دقیقو لوستنو ملاتړ کوي. اصلي بدن د دوامداره پلاستیک څخه جوړ شوی چې یو ۸ ملي متره ښیښه پینل لري. پوښۍ د بدلولو وړ ده، نو تله کولی شي مختلفو خونو ته برابره شي.

The Recognition

About the د اوسپنې A' Design Award جایزه

Odin Wellness هوښیار تله د اوسپنې A' Design Award جایزې ګټونکی دی، یوه ویاړلې پېژندنه چې ښو ډیزاینونو ته ورکول کېږي چې هغه مسلکي او صنعتي اړتیاوې پوره کوي چې له ښه ډیزاین شویو جوړښتونو څخه تمه کېږي. د اوسپنې ګټونکي د خپلو جوړوونکو لویه مهارت، لوړه تخصص، کارپوهانه پوهه او خلاقي وړتیا ښيي. له Odin Wellness هوښیار تله څخه تمه کېږي چې یو ډېر ارزښتناک، ستایل شوی او ګران جوړښت وي چې عملي او نوښتګر دی. دا د اوسپنې A' Design Award جایزې ګټونکی ډیزاین د صنعت غوره کړنلارې یو ځای کوي او وړ تخنیکي ځانګړتیاوې لري چې له پوهې او استعداد سره تړلي دي. Odin Wellness هوښیار تله د خپل دقت له امله درناوی کېږي او د ژوند د کیفیت داسې ښه والی وړاندې کولو لپاره ډیزاین شوی چې نړۍ یو ښه ځای ګرځولو کې مرسته کوي.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Odin, an AI-powered smart scale, combines health tracking and a quick-dry mat. It measures BMI, body fat, and more, offering personalized insights through an app. Featuring a replaceable mat for style versatility, Odin is a perfect blend of elegance and advanced technology for any home.
Dimensions & Packaging: 60 mm x 40 mm x 2.9 mm
Tags: Smart Health Tracking, AI-Powered Wellness, Effortless User Experience, Sustainable Design, Extra Large Scale, Personalized Health Insights, Seamless App Integration, Durable and Reliable, Antibacterial Mat, Non-Slip Safety
Production Technology: 8mm glass to make sure the stability and durability
Sustainable plastic as product main body
Most accurate and smallest sensors in the market
Technical fabric makes the mat instant-dry
AI powered smart assistant can give you feedback and advice based on your everyday body metrics.
Design Challenge: The creative challenge centered on merging a mat and scale into a cohesive unit, ensuring comfort and accuracy, especially in pre/post-shower contexts. Internally, we tackled perceptions of scales within daily routines, designing for user comfort and precise measurements despite the mat overlay. Externally, we navigated production constraints and technological limits to enable AI to learn from user data and offer actionable health advice. Overcoming these obstacles involved innovative material use and advanced algorithms, ensuring the Odin scale offers a seamless, intuitive experience and smart, personalized health insights.
Research: Our study engaged 202 participants, conducting 200 surveys and 40 in-depth interviews. We found that 75% preferred aesthetically adaptable, larger scales for enhanced comfort. Moreover, 65% reported avoidance of weight checks due to anxiety. Addressing these insights, we developed a scale that 90% found visually appealing and user-friendly, reducing scale avoidance among 70% of participants. Importantly, our design also catered to the 80% seeking easy storage solutions. This led to a notable increase in regular health monitoring among users, showcasing our design’s impact in promoting a healthier lifestyle and altering the market landscape to prioritize user-centric wellness tools.
Inspiration: The genesis of this project was rooted in the realization that traditional bathroom scales have remained largely unchanged for years, both in functionality and design. This stagnation sparked a curiosity: Could we reimagine the humble bathroom scale to better fit modern lifestyles and aesthetics? The inspiration came from observing that most scales on the market predominantly feature black and white designs, making it challenging to integrate them seamlessly into diverse home environments. Additionally, the existing market, dominated by products not tailored for Western users, often presents scales that are too small, overlooking the comfort and practicality needed for everyday use.

Another motivating factor was the psychological aspect of using a scale. Many people hesitate to use scales regularly due to fear of confronting changes in their body condition. This observation led to the thought: What if a scale could be more than just a measuring device? What if it could be an encouraging partner in one’s wellness journey?

Moreover, the practicality of storing a scale in homes, especially in bathrooms with limited space, was a significant consideration. Many people find themselves needing to take out or move their scale each time they use it, which can be a barrier to regular use.

Inspired by these insights, the project aimed to create a scale that not only addresses the aesthetic and size limitations of current products but also transforms the scale into a supportive wellness tool. This led to the development of a design that is versatile enough to fit beautifully into any room, encouraging regular, anxiety-free interaction and making health monitoring an integrated part of daily life, without the hassle of storage issues. This design philosophy aims to shift the narrative from avoidance to engagement, making wellness accessible and inviting for everyone.
Project Duration: Project started in May 2023 in California, United States.
Operation Flow: The Odin Scale integrates touch activation, moisture detection, and AI analysis for an unmatched user experience. It vibrates to signal start and completion, with moisture detection ensuring accuracy by distinguishing between dry and wet conditions. The scale measures 21 body compositions in 20 seconds, and its AI component offers personalized meal and workout plans based on the data collected, elevating its performance beyond traditional scales. This combination of precision measurement, intelligent moisture awareness, and AI-driven health optimization provides users with a comprehensive health management tool.
Team Members: Zhean Chen
Image Credits: Image #1: Industrial designer Zhean Chen, Cover Beauty Shot, 2024
Image #2: Industrial designer Zhean Chen, Context shot, 2024
Image #3: Industrial designer Zhean Chen, Side profile, 2024
Image #4: Industrial designer Zhean Chen, Side profile, 2024
Image #5: Industrial designer Zhean Chen, Detail shot, 2024