Vapora Igikoresho Gitekesha mu Microwave by Nam Soojung

Vapora Igikoresho Gitekesha mu Microwave by Nam Soojung is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza in Ibikoresho by'Igikoni Competition Category.

IfezaIbikoresho by'Igikoni· 2026

Vapora Igikoresho Gitekesha mu Microwave

by Nam Soojung

Client: Delione

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza Winner in Ibikoresho by'Igikoni Category

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The Design

About Vapora Igikoresho Gitekesha mu Microwave

Vapora ni igikoresho gitekesha mu microwave cyakozwe kugira ngo guteka bibe vuba kandi biteze ubuzima bwiza. Iki gikoresho gihuza umwuka w'amazi woroheje n'ubushyuhe bwumye busa n'ubwo gukalanga. Umubiri wacyo n'umupfundikizo ufite utwenge byakozwe muri silicone ya platinum yihanganira ubushyuhe kandi yemewe ku biribwa, kandi utwenge tugenzura umuvuduko w'imbere kugira ngo umwuka w'amazi uzenguruke neza hose. Isahani izamuye ikozwe muri polystyrene ya syndiotactic yakira ingufu za microwave ikohereza ubushyuhe ku biribwa ihereye hasi, ikanoza imiterere y'ibiribwa mu gihe ibigize ibiryo bikomeza kugumana ubuhehere. Amazi asagutse n'ibinure birasohoka kugira ngo habeho amafunguro yoroheje. Vapora yoroshye gukoresha, gusukura no kubika.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza

Vapora Igikoresho Gitekesha mu Microwave ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza, ishimwe ridasanzwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo byo ku rwego rwo hejuru, byiza kandi bikora ku mutima. Abegukanye Ifeza ni ibihangano by'ubuhanga bukomeye kandi bifite guhanga kwinshi, bigaragaza ubuhanga bwimbitse, impano n'ubushishozi bw'ababihanze. Vapora Igikoresho Gitekesha mu Microwave biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cy'icyitegererezo, gifite ubunyamwuga bukomeye n'udushya twimbitse. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Ifeza ni igihangano kizwi kandi gishimwa, gifasha kugura imbibi z'ubuhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga. Vapora Igikoresho Gitekesha mu Microwave ni igihangano benshi bifuza, gikangura ibyifuzo, gitanga amarangamutima meza kandi gitera igitangaza.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Vapora combines gentle steam with grill like dry heat for faster, healthier cooking. a heat resistant silicone body and vented lid regulate pressure and ensure even circulation. inside, an elevated SPS tray absorbs heat and transfers it to food from below, creating better texture while keeping ingredients moist. excess water and fat drain away, producing lighter meals. easy to use, clean, and store, it transforms everyday microwave cooking into a premium experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: technical specifications (Metric ISO):
main steamer: 168 mm W x 285 mm D x 88 mm H. weight: 1518 g.
mini pot: 128 mm W x 167 mm D x 106 mm H.
material: 6 mm high density food grade platinum silicone.
temperature range: minus 40 to 230 C.
packaging: modular, nestable design optimized for minimum volumetric footprint and efficient logistics.
Tags: Microwave Steamer, Platinum Silicone, Sustainable Cookware, Healthy Cooking, DeliOne, Kitchen Innovation, Grill Steamer, Eco-friendly Kitchenware, Pressure Regulation, Meal Prep
Production Technology: the body and vented lid are compression molded from heat resistant, food grade platinum silicone for structural and thermal stability. the internal heating tray is injection-molded using Syndiotactic Polystyrene (SPS), a high heat polymer chosen for its microwave absorbing capabilities. the product's geometry and venting mechanisms were engineered utilizing computational thermal flow analysis to optimize pressure regulation and ensure even steam circulation throughout the cooking cycle.
Design Challenge: the main challenge was balancing the flexibility of food grade platinum silicone with the structural rigidity required for safe handling at 220 C. complying with strict FDA and LFGB safety laws restricted material choices. overcoming the production complexity of integrating a rigid heat absorbing SPS tray within a flexible silicone body was a major hurdle. additionally, we had to shift the social perspective that microwave cooking yields poor soggy results by delivering grill like quality.
Research: material research aimed to develop a safe microwave steamer. through comparative analysis, we evaluated glass, PP, and PPSU against platinum silicone. results showed glass is heavy, PPSU expensive, and PP unsafe at high heat. platinum silicone, being FDA approved and 220 C resistant, was ideal but lacked rigidity. the key insight was integrating a rigid SPS inner tray for structure. Impacting society, this affordable design sets a new standard for safe, functional, and healthy cookware.
Inspiration: this project was inspired by repeated observations that conventional microwave steamers produced uneven results and lacked surface texture. drawing on materials research and thermal-flow analysis, the design team explored combining regulated steam circulation with dry-heat transfer from a high-performance tray. the goal was to elevate microwave cooking to professional standards of consistency, flavor, and safety through engineering-driven design.
Project Duration: the project started in april 2025 in Seoul, South Korea, with initial conceptualization and material research. the engineering and prototyping phases were successfully completed in January 2026. mass production and the official global market launch took place in February 2026. the design introduces a new standard for sustainable, efficient, and healthy microwave culinary preparation.
Operation Flow: users simply place ingredients on the elevated tray, secure the lid, and microwave. the smartly vented lid automatically regulates internal steam pressure, requiring no manual adjustment. post cooking, flexible, cool touch handles ensure safe removal. unlike standard microwaving that leaves food soggy, the heat absorbing tray delivers a unique grill like texture while preserving moisture. this intuitive, hands off interaction makes healthy, gourmet style cooking fast and effortless.
Team Members: Soojung Nam
Woohyun Bach
Dennis Hon