Gentle X Umusiga w'Amenyo w'Amashanyarazi by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne

Gentle X Umusiga w'Amenyo w'Amashanyarazi by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma in Igicuruzwa cy'Ubwiza Competition Category.

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Gentle X Umusiga w'Amenyo w'Amashanyarazi

by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne

Client: Tusk Oral Care

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

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The Design

About Gentle X Umusiga w'Amenyo w'Amashanyarazi

Gentle X ni umusiga w'amenyo w'amashanyarazi wagenewe isuku ya buri munsi y'akanwa. Umusiga ufatanira na magneti ku gicu cyometse ku rukuta, ibyo bikaba na byo bikorera nk'ahantu ho gucyuza amashanyarazi nta terefone, bityo umusiga ntuguma ku byuma byo mu bwiherero kandi bigabanya ibyago byo kwandurira hagati y'ibintu. Hari uburyo butatu bwo kwisiga amenyo bwatanzwe: Isuku, Ibyoroheje, n'Uguhindura Amenyo Yera. Ubwoya bworoshye bwa shanshi butanga isuku yoroshye, kandi hari agapfundikizo ko kugendana gafite umucyo wa UV-C ukuraho udukoko ku bwoya mu gihe umusiga ubitswe. Umubiri munyu w'uyu musiga ufite icyiciro cya IPX7 cyo kwirinda amazi, naho moteri ikoresha imiraba ihita igera ku mivumbagizo 40,000 mu munota.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma

Gentle X Umusiga w'Amenyo 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. Gentle X Umusiga w'Amenyo 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. Gentle X Umusiga w'Amenyo 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: 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