Vapora सूक्ष्मतरङ्ग-वाष्पपाचकम् by Nam Soojung

Vapora सूक्ष्मतरङ्ग-वाष्पपाचकम् by Nam Soojung is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award रजतपुरस्कारः in पाकपात्र, भोजनपात्र, पानपात्र एवं पाकसाधन अभिकल्पना Competition Category.

रजतम्पाकपात्रम्· 2026

Vapora सूक्ष्मतरङ्ग-वाष्पपाचकम्

by Nam Soojung

Client: Delione

A' Design Award रजतपुरस्कारः Winner in पाकपात्रम् Category

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The Design

About Vapora सूक्ष्मतरङ्ग-वाष्पपाचकम्

वापोरा इति सूक्ष्मतरङ्ग-वाष्पपाचकं द्रुततरं स्वास्थ्यकरं च पाकं कर्तुं परिकल्पितम् अस्ति। एतत् पाचकं मृदुवाष्पं ग्रिल-सदृशेन शुष्कतापेन सह संयोजयति। अस्य कायः वातयुक्तं पिधानं च तापसहेन खाद्ययोग्येन प्लैटिनम्-सिलिकोन-द्रव्येण निर्मिते स्तः, वातरन्ध्राणि च समवाष्पसंचरणार्थम् आन्तरिकं दाबं नियमयन्ति। सिण्डियोटैक्टिक-पॉलिस्टाइरीन-निर्मितम् उन्नतं पात्रं सूक्ष्मतरङ्गशक्तिम् अवशोषयति अधःस्थात् च खाद्याय तापं संक्रामयति, येन घटकद्रव्याणि आर्द्राणि रक्षन् खाद्यस्य स्वरूपं सुधारयति। अतिरिक्तं जलं वसा च निःसरतः, येन लघुतराणि भोजनानि लभ्यन्ते। वापोरा उपयोगे, शोधने, संग्रहणे च सुलभम् अस्ति।

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award रजतपुरस्कारः

Vapora सूक्ष्मतरङ्ग-वाष्पपाचकम् A' Design Award रजतपुरस्कारस्य विजेता अस्ति; अयम् अत्यसाधारणतया प्रतिष्ठितः सम्मानः सर्वोच्चश्रेणीयेभ्यः सुन्दरेभ्यः प्रभावशालिभ्यश्चाभिकल्पेभ्यो दीयते। रजतविजेतारोऽतितेजस्विन्योऽत्यन्तं सृजनशीलाश्च कृतयः सन्ति, ताः स्वाभिकल्पकानाम् उत्कृष्टां विशेषज्ञतां प्रतिभां सूक्ष्मप्रज्ञां च प्रदर्शयन्ति। Vapora सूक्ष्मतरङ्ग-वाष्पपाचकम् अद्भुतं प्रदर्शनीयं कार्यम् उल्लेखनीयतया व्यावसायिकं गम्भीरनवोन्मेषयुक्तं च भविष्यतीति प्रत्याशा क्रियते। A' Design Award रजतपुरस्कारं जितवद् एतद् अभिकल्पकार्यम् अतीवोल्लेखनीयः प्रशंसित आविष्कारोऽस्ति, यो लाभं ददाति कलाया विज्ञानस्याभिकल्पस्य प्रौद्योगिक्याश्च सीमा विस्तारयति च। Vapora सूक्ष्मतरङ्ग-वाष्पपाचकम् बहुभिरीर्ष्यमाणा सृष्टिरस्ति, या कामना उद्बोधयति, सकारात्मकभावान् आनयति, विस्मयस्य आश्चर्यस्य च स्फुलिङ्गान् प्रज्वालयति।

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