Bixdo W60 Star Umuswaki w'Amashanyarazi by Tan Chengshen

Bixdo W60 Star Umuswaki w'Amashanyarazi by Tan Chengshen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma in Igicuruzwa cy'Ubwiza Competition Category.

IcyumaIbicuruzwa by'Ubwiza· 2024

Bixdo W60 Star Umuswaki w'Amashanyarazi

by Tan Chengshen

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma Winner in Ibicuruzwa by'Ubwiza Category

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The Design

About Bixdo W60 Star Umuswaki w'Amashanyarazi

Bixdo W60 Star ni umuswaki w'amashanyarazi wagenewe gufasha mu kuzuza amenyo mu gihe cyo koga amenyo. Ubunini bw'imisatsi y'umuswaki bukozwe mu kintu cy'ibinyabiziga bito bihuza urumuri (optical fiber). Buri musatsi ufite umutima muto w'imashini y'umucyo (fiber core) ufite ubugari bwa mikrometero 8 cyangwa 50. Umutima ufite ubushobozi bwo kwerekana urumuri (refractive index) bukabije, mu gihe igice cyo hanze gifite ubushobozi buke, bityo urumuri rukagenda gusa hagati mu misatsi. Uburyo bw'urumuri bw'ubururu (blue light mode) butera imbaraga mu kuyobora urumuri kugera ku menyo. Hiyongereyeho imisatsi irinda ibinyiro ifasha gusukura amenyo no kurinda ibinyiro. Umuswaki ufite ingano ya milimetero 20 ku 20 ku 120.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma

Bixdo W60 Star Umuswaki w'Amashanyarazi ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma, ishimwe ry'agaciro ritangwa ku bishushanyo byiza bihuza ibyo umwuga n'inganda bikeneye ku bihangano byashushanyijwe neza. Abegukanye icyuma bagaragaza ubuhanga bukomeye, ubumenyi bwihariye, imyumvire y'inzobere n'ubushobozi bwo guhanga bw'ababikoze. Bixdo W60 Star Umuswaki w'Amashanyarazi biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifatika kandi gifite udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye icyuma gihuza uburyo bwiza bukoreshwa mu nganda kandi gifite ibiranga bya tekiniki bifite ubushobozi, bifatanye n'ubumenyi n'impano. Bixdo W60 Star Umuswaki w'Amashanyarazi yubahwa kubera gukora neza, kandi yashushanyijwe kugira ngo inoze ubuzima, ifashe gutuma isi iba nziza.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The bristles incorporate a novel optical fiber material, featuring a tiny optical fiber core at the center of the light-conducting bristles with a diameter of either 8 micrometers or 50 micrometers. The core has an exceptionally high refractive index, and due to the outer layer having a significantly lower refractive index than the core, it effectively seals light within the core. This ensures that light can only propagate along the optical fiber, achieving outstanding light-conducting performance. The addition of gum-protective bristles not only contributes to teeth whitening but also ensures thoughtful protection for the gums.
Dimensions & Packaging: 20mm*20mm*120mm
Tags: blue light whitening, light-guiding performance, antibacterial cleaning, intelligent features, sustainability
Production Technology: The original intention of the Bixdo W60 electric toothbrush is to provide users with teeth whitening benefits during use. Therefore, in the design of the bristles, we utilized highly light-conductive materials to ensure maximum efficiency in conveying light to the teeth. We conducted various experiments and tests on the arrangement of the bristle clusters to ensure optimal contact with the teeth during the transmission of light. This ultimately guarantees the best curvature and method to ensure both functionality and aesthetics.
Design Challenge: Achieving a balance between functionality and aesthetics is challenging. To ensure exceptional light transmission, a limited color palette was chosen for the bristles. To harmonize the product style with the bristle design, various color tests were conducted with ongoing adjustments. The application of the new optical fiber material requires continuous testing to ensure both environmental sustainability in production and high levels of sustainability in the product itself.
Research: Qualitative testing was employed during the design process to assess the visual responses to light sensitivity and effects among different demographics at the same distance. User research and usage data from diverse groups were utilized to fine-tune the bristle deflection angle, ensuring a user experience that meets their expectations.
Inspiration: The original intention of the Bixdo W60 electric toothbrush is to provide users with teeth whitening benefits during use. Therefore, in the design of the bristles, we utilized highly light-conductive materials to ensure maximum efficiency in conveying light to the teeth. We conducted various experiments and tests on the arrangement of the bristle clusters to ensure optimal contact with the teeth during the transmission of light. This ultimately guarantees the best curvature and method to ensure both functionality and aesthetics.
Project Duration: The project commenced in Shanghai in November 2022, concluded its research and development phase in Shanghai by November 2023, and is scheduled for market release in May 2024. It was awarded the German National Design Prize in November 2023.
Operation Flow: In daily use, activating the blue light mode can enhance light guidance performance, achieving a whitening effect of six shades in 14 days through brushing. Additionally, other functions can provide daily teeth brushing and cleaning benefits.