Fan Smart Switch Panel by Hdl Automation Co., Ltd.

Fan Smart Switch Panel by Hdl Automation Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Bronzová cena A' Design Award in Spotrebná elektronika Competition Category.

BronzováSpotrebná elektronika· 2025

Fan Smart Switch Panel

by Hdl Automation Co., Ltd.

Client: HDL Automation Co., Ltd.

Bronzová cena A' Design Award Winner in Spotrebná elektronika Category

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The Design

About Fan Smart Switch Panel

Fanora je inteligentný spínací panel na ovládanie domácnosti. Jeho tvar vychádza z tradičného čínskeho skladacieho vejára, pri ktorom rebrá slúžia ako opora panela a plocha vejára ako ovládacia oblasť. Hlavné telo je vyrobené z hliníkovej zliatiny 6063 s pieskovaným a eloxovaným povrchom. Osem tlačidiel je tvarovaných CNC obrábaním a má jemne pieskovaný povrch, ktorý odoláva odtlačkom prstov. Prívesok z prírodného hetianskeho nefritu skrýva senzory, ktoré upravujú osvetlenie a klimatizáciu. Dlhým stlačením tlačidla scény sa uloží aktuálne nastavenie na neskoršie vyvolanie.

The Recognition

About the Bronzová cena A' Design Award

Fan Smart Switch Panel je laureát Bronzovej ceny A' Design Award, vysoko prestížneho uznania udeľovaného vynikajúcim dizajnom, ktoré sa vyznačujú kreativitou, vynaliezavosťou a bystrosťou. Laureáti Bronzovej ceny sú plne zručné a nápadne kreatívne artefakty, ktoré potvrdzujú rozsiahle skúsenosti, predstavivosť a zdatnosť svojich dizajnérov. Od Fan Smart Switch Panel sa očakáva, že bude vysoko cenený, obdivovaný a milovaný predmet, pozoruhodne profesionálny a inovatívny. Tento dizajn ocenený Bronzovou cenou A' Design Award zahŕňa najlepšie postupy v umení, vede, dizajne a technológii a vyniká pozornosťou k detailom. Fan Smart Switch Panel skvele uspokojuje potreby, dotýka sa túžob, očarúva city a vzbudzuje zvedavosť.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Fanora is a smart switch panel that integrates modern smart home technology with high end home decor art, adopting the shape of a folding fan to achieve smart control functions. It combines traditional Chinese aesthetics with technology. It not only carries the cultural connotations and emotional expressions of the folding fan as an element of Chinese tradition but also features robust appliance control, scene customisation, and environmental adaptability, balancing beauty and functionality.
Dimensions & Packaging: product dimensions, 255 mm x 144 mm x 10 mm
Tags: Home Smart Control Panel, Traditional Chinese Folding Fan, One Click Access, Traditional Chinese Culture, Personalised Customisation
Production Technology: The main body of Fanora is crafted from 6063 aluminium alloy, finished with sandblasting and anodising processes.
Its pendant is made from natural Hetian jade, polished by artisan level craftsmanship for both beauty and texture.
The panel is equipped with eight buttons processed by CNC technology. The button curvature follows ergonomic principles, making pressing effortless and comfortable, with a fine sand textured surface that effectively prevents fingerprint residue.
Design Challenge: The challenge lies in combining the intricate structure of traditional folding fans with modern smart home technology.
The design team precisely replicated the folding fan structure, using the ribs as the panel support and the fan surface as the control area, while concealing built-in sensors within the pendant, achieving harmonious unity between technology and artistry.
Furthermore, the team added customisable Scene Capture and energy management functions to satisfy personalisation needs.
Research: As smart home technology advances, the demands of the users for home products have evolved beyond mere functionality and practicality, placing greater emphasis on the aesthetic appeal, personalisation, and cultural value of products. Therefore, the design team aimed to integrate the elements of the folding fan into the smart switch panel design, creating a smart home product that embodies the features of traditional Chinese aesthetics and provides users with a comfortable living experience.
Inspiration: The design inspiration for this smart switch panel comes from the ancient literati who used folding fans to express etiquette and emotions. The folding fan was not just an essential accessory in social gatherings for scholars but also symbolised cultural refinement. The design team has integrated it with smart home technology, showcasing aesthetics and cultural significance. It communicates the taste of the user and sophistication, merging the charm of traditional culture with modern technology.
Project Duration: The project was designed and developed in Guangzhou in June 2023 and launched in China in October 2024.
Operation Flow: The Fanora can be used as a wall-mounted or desktop display, supporting customisation of the Hetian jade pendant shape to meet needs for personalisation and aesthetics. With sensors embedded within the pendant, Fanora can auto adjust lighting and air conditioning given real time conditions, offering a personalised comfort space. Moreover, Fanora includes a Scene Capture where users can long press the scene button to save the current settings, enabling one-click restoration of the ideal setting.
Team Members: Jin Huang, Wenbin Chen, Daying Gao, Dongchang Li, Xiujuan Chen, Yang Liu