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Whale Series Komplet kuhinjskih nožev by Zhiyuan Zhao, Guanhong Zhou and Ziyang Qi

Whale Series Komplet kuhinjskih nožev by Zhiyuan Zhao, Guanhong Zhou and Ziyang Qi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Zlata nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje pekačev, namizne posode, kozarcev in kuhinjske posode Competition Category.


ZlataKuhinjska posoda· 2024

Whale Series Komplet kuhinjskih nožev

by Zhiyuan Zhao, Guanhong Zhou and Ziyang Qi

Client: Shenzhen OOU Smart Healthy Home Co., Ltd.

Zlata nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Kuhinjska posoda Category

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The Design

About Whale Series Komplet kuhinjskih nožev

Whale Series je komplet kuhinjskih nožev, zasnovan za domačo pripravo hrane. Komplet vključuje sekač za kosti, kuhinjski nož, kuharski nož, nož za sadje, kuhinjske škarje, brusilnik nožev in snemljivo stojalo za nože. Rezila so izdelana iz visokotrdnostnega jekla in obdelana z oksidacijsko plastjo za odpornost proti rji ter plastjo srebrovih ionov za antibakterijsko zaščito. Rezilni rob z 15-stopinjskim kotom brušenja ohranja rezila ostra. Ročaji sledijo obliki kita in imajo teksture, ki usmerjajo prijem. Stojalo je mogoče razstaviti za enostavno čiščenje in shranjevanje.

The Recognition

About the Zlata nagrada A' Design Award

Whale Series Komplet kuhinjskih nožev je prejemnik Zlate nagrade A' Design Award, neizmerno prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje prvovrstnim, čudovitim in izvrstnim oblikovanjem. Prejemniki Zlate nagrade so izjemno inovativne, vizionarske in bleščeče osupljive stvaritve, ki odražajo genij, modrost in mojstrstvo svojih oblikovalcev. Od Whale Series Komplet kuhinjskih nožev se pričakuje, da bo zelo hvaljen, trende postavljajoč in monumentalen izum, ki prinaša brezprecedenčno vrednost. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Zlato nagrado A' Design Award, je spektakularno, spoštovano delo, ki v veliki meri koristi in premika meje umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanja in tehnologije. Whale Series Komplet kuhinjskih nožev ustvarja intenzivna čustva želje, prebuja strast, spodbuja ustvarjalnost in nas prevzame.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
This set of multi-functional knives is tailored for kitchen scenes in the post-pandemic era, meeting all cutting needs when preparing ingredients. The blade surface of the knives adopts the pioneering OPD antibacterial technology and BO oxidation antirust technology.With stainless steel core material and 15 degree V-shaped edging technology, this set has excellent antibacterial/antirust performance, durability, and sharpness. The detachable knife holder facilitates storing and cleaning these knives.
Dimensions & Packaging
Bone chopper: blade length 16.8cm/handle length 13.6cm/tip angle 92 degree/weight 348.9g
Kitchen knife: blade length17.6cm/handle length 13.6cm/tip angle 92 degree/weight 284.8g
Chef knife: blade length 18cm/handle length 13.6cm/tip angle 92 degree/weight 221.8g
Fruit knife: blade length 9.5cm/handle length 11.5cm/tip angle 92 degree/weight 102.3g
Kitchen scissors: blade length 11.4cm/handle length 10cm
Knife sharpener: blade length 11.4cm/handle length 10cm
Knife holder: length 23cm/width 10.7cm/height 22.5cm
Tags
Healthy kitchen knives, BO oxidation antirust technology, OPD antibacterial technology, Kitchen scenes, Detachable, Bionic design
Production Technology
3-fold efficient antibacterial/antirust technology: The knife is made of high-strength 1.4116 steel, and the blade surface uses BO oxidation antirust technology to form a black protective film that can block oxygen, ensuring better corrosion resistance. The blade surface builds an OPD antibacterial layer with silver ions to achieve an antibacterial rate of up to 99.9%, making the knives durable.
Extremely sharp: 48 manual processes and 15 degree bevel edging technology enable sharper blades.
Design Challenge
Main challenge: To develop a high-quality knife set with an attractive appearance, multi-functions, and a user-friendly experience
Solution: This set adopts innovative 15 degree blade edging technology, an upgrade of the traditional three-stage edging, to make the blade sharper. The high-strength blades and pioneering surface coating technologies ensure excellent antirust and antibacterial performance. The bionic design makes it distinctive from regular knives, forming a unique artistic aesthetic.
Research
Research objective: To launch a healthy kitchen knife set in the post-pandemic era
Research direction: How to better maintain knives
Research method:1. After a 48-hour-simulated heavy salt mist environment comparison test, the regular knives were covered with rust while the Whale series was almost not affected, proving the reliability of BO oxidation antirust technology. 2. Certified by authoritative testing agencies, its antibacterial rate of E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus reaches 99.9%.
Inspiration
This set of knives with sleek lines drew inspiration from the shape of the whale. It applies the whale-textured knife handle and surface to be unique and eye-pleasing. It takes a cream-white color tone coupled with metallic elements to be vivid and elegant, making it suitable for various kitchens. The knife handle made of S plus skin-friendly material adopts an ergonomic design to be easy to hold. With innovative guidance texture and anti-slip pattern, these knives are more practical.
Project Duration
The project finished in December 2022 in Shenzhen.
Operation Flow
The streamlined whale-shaped knife handle is easy to hold. The kitchen knife innovatively uses the guidance texture to guide the user to place his thumb, ensuring users' safety when cutting. The chef knife is designed with an antislip pattern to avoid slipping down. The detachable knife holder can be dissembled into three parts: knife holder groove, holder base cavity structure, and chassis, and supports quick assembly. The base has a pop-up water collection box, facilitating cleaning.
Team Members
Zhiyuan Zhao, Guanhong Zhou, Ziyang Qi, Jie Liu
Image Credits
Shenzhen OOU Smart Healthy Home Co., Ltd.

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