Mashav Sistemul De Ventilație Purtabil by Ofri Shapira

Mashav Sistemul De Ventilație Purtabil by Ofri Shapira is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Fier in Design de Idei Competition Category.

FierIdee· 2023

Mashav Sistemul De Ventilație Purtabil

by Ofri Shapira

Client: Ofri Shapira

A' Design Award de Fier Winner in Idee Category

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The Design

About Mashav Sistemul De Ventilație Purtabil

Mashav este un sistem de ventilație care poate fi purtat, care oferă protecție confortabilă și respirabilă în condiții calde. Utilizează „efectul de horn”; pentru a crea circulația aerului în interiorul îmbrăcămintei și include un sistem de ventilație solară în glugă pentru a îmbunătăți fluxul de aer către gât și cap. Inspirat de tradiționalul "Galabiya" rochie purtată de societatea beduină din deșert, Mashav combină îmbrăcămintea tradițională cu designul modern. Proiectul oferă o soluție la cererea tot mai mare de îmbrăcăminte de protecție pe măsură ce temperaturile cresc din cauza crizei climatice și o perspectivă nouă asupra evoluției îmbrăcămintei.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fier

Mashav Sistemul De Ventilație Purtabil a câștigat A' Design Award de Fier, o recunoaștere prestigioasă acordată designurilor bune care îndeplinesc cerințele profesionale și industriale așteptate de la creații bine concepute. Câștigătorii Fierului demonstrează mare pricepere, înaltă specializare, înțelegere de specialitate și capacitate creativă din partea creatorilor lor. Se așteaptă ca Mashav Sistemul De Ventilație Purtabil să fie o creație foarte apreciată, admirată și prețuită, practică și inovatoare. Acest design câștigător al A' Design Award de Fier integrează cele mai bune practici din industrie și are caracteristici tehnice competente îmbinate cu know-how și talent. Pentru acuratețea sa, Mashav Sistemul De Ventilație Purtabil merită respect și este conceput pentru a aduce îmbunătățiri ale calității vieții care ajută la facerea lumii un loc mai bun.

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