Gentle X Kirunchay Electrico Cepillo by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne

Gentle X Kirunchay Electrico Cepillo by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Fierru Premiu in Sumaqchay Ruray Kamay Competition Category.

FierruSumaqchay Ruray· 2025

Gentle X Kirunchay Electrico Cepillo

by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne

Client: Tusk Oral Care

A' Design Award Fierru Premiu Winner in Sumaqchay Ruray Category

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The Design

About Gentle X Kirunchay Electrico Cepillo

Gentle X nisqaqa iman kirunchay electrico cepillom, sapa punchaw simi qhapaqchanapaq ruwasqa. Cepilloqa imanmanta pirqaman churasqa dock-man magneticamente huñukun, chaymi kikinta cargananpaq wifi estacion hina llamk'an, chayhina cepilloqa baño q'ipirinakunamanta karunchasqa kachkan, chaymi mikroorganismokuna huk-hukman mana pasananpaq yanapan. Kimsa cepillananpaq forma kachkan: Ch'uyanchay, Sensible ima Yuraqyachiy. Q'illu carbón hina hisp'a satukuna llamp'u ch'uyanchayta qun, hinaspa viajenapaq tapaqa UV-C k'anchayniyoq, waqaychasqa kaptin satukunata limpiachin. Waqtan cuerpoqa IPX7 nisqa yaku hark'ay nivelniyoq kachkan, sonico motorqa 40,000 kuyuyta minutopi ruwan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Fierru Premiu

Gentle X Kirunchay Electrico Cepillo A' Design Award Fierru Premiu mishak kan, yupaychay, kayta ruray yachak shinallatak industriapak mañaykunata paktachik alli diseñukunaman kun. Fierru mishak kashkakunaka hatun ruray ushayta, hanak yachayta, yachak yuyayta shinallatak ruray kamachiyta rikuchinku. Gentle X Kirunchay Electrico Cepillo sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak kuyashka ruray, ruranapak alli shinallatak mushuk yuyaypi kanata munanku. Kay Fierru Premiu japishka diseñuka industriapak ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak yachaywan shinallatak ushaywan tantashka tekniku ushayta charin. Sinchi ruraymanta Gentle X Kirunchay Electrico Cepillo yupaychashka kan shinallatak kawsayta alliyachik ruraykunata kuypak ruray kan, pachata ashtawan alli kachun ruran.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: GentleX redefines smart oral care with a wireless, magnetic charging system and an elegant wall mounted dock. This elevated design reduces cross-contamination on bathroom surfaces. Its Travel Cap with UV-C sterilization ensures complete hygiene on the go, while the ultrasleek form factor makes it compact yet powerful.
Dimensions & Packaging: Diameter: 20 mm x Height: 223 mm, Charging type: Wireless magnetic charging (integrated dock) & Type-C, Vibration speed: 40,000 vibrations/min, Working Voltage: 4.2V ~ 3.2V, Battery life: 40 days (2x/day, 2 min/session) & upto 100 days (with Wall Mount), Battery Specification: Li-ion battery, 10440 model, 550mAh, Waterproof Rating: IPX7, Motor Type: Sonic Motor
Tags: Electric Toothbrush, Oral Care, Wireless Charging Mount, Magnetic Wall Mount, UV-C Sterilisation, Travel-Friendly Design
Production Technology: GentleX has IPX 7 water-resistance keeping it protected against splashes and moisture.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge in designing GentleX was integrating wireless charging into a slim, ergonomic form while ensuring 100 days battery life and IPX7 waterproofing. Embedding a compact coil system, optimizing power efficiency, and achieving seamless sealing required multiple PCB iterations and precision engineering. Advanced CAD modeling, material selection, and prototyping helped create a minimalist, high-performance design.
Research: The design of GentleX is rooted in extensive research on oral hygiene and user preferences. Ergonomic studies guided the toothbrush’s shape and size for maximum user comfort. Collaborations with dental professionals ensured compliance with oral health standards. Research on UV-C light verified its efficacy in bacterial elimination, and tests on bristle materials optimized gentleness and cleaning efficiency, resulting in a toothbrush that meets both practical and aesthetic needs.
Inspiration: GentleX is inspired by the elephant (strong, intelligent, and gentle), symbolizing both power and care in oral hygiene. Traditional toothbrushes and many existing electric models often lack ergonomics, hygiene solutions, and convenience-driven features. We envisioned GentleX as a seamless blend of technology, hygiene, and aesthetics, transforming the daily routine of brushing into an effortless and premium experience.
Project Duration: Duration: 4 to 5 months (Started- Sept 12 2024, completed- Jan 5 2025), Location: Mumbai (India)
Operation Flow: The toothbrush magnetically attaches to the wall mount, which serves as a wireless charging dock. Users can switch between three brushing modes- Clean, Sensitive, and Whitening to suit individual needs. The UV-C Travel Cap actively disinfects the bristles, ensuring bacteria-free storage. The soft charcoal bristles provide a deep yet gentle clean, ensuring optimal oral health.
Team Members: Kunal Momaya, Atul Zanjurne, Taranjeet Kaur, Utkarsh Singh