Odin Wellness Miisaanka Casriga ah by Zhean Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qalabka Guriga Competition Category.
BirQalabka Guriga· 2024
Odin Wellness Miisaanka Casriga ah
by Zhean Chen
Client: Odin Technology
Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Qalabka Guriga Category
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The Design
About Odin Wellness Miisaanka Casriga ah
Odin Wellness waa miisaan casri ah oo loogu talagalay isticmaalka guriga. Miisaanka wuxuu isku daraa cabbiraadda jidhka iyo saldhig si degdeg ah u qallalaya oo saaran dusha lagu miisaamo. Kow iyo labaatan qiyaas oo ku saabsan dhismaha jidhka, oo ay ku jiraan tirakoobka miisaanka jidhka (BMI) iyo baruurta jidhka, ayaa lagu qiyaasaa labaatan ilbiriqsi. Barnaamij isku xiran oo isticmaala sirdoonka macmalka ah ayaa bixiya talooyin gaar ah oo ku saabsan cuntada iyo jimicsiga. Shaqaynta taabashada, jawaabta gariirka, iyo ogaanshaha qoyaanta ayaa taageera akhrisyo sax ah. Jidhka ugu weyn wuxuu ka samaysan yahay balaastik waara oo la socda, isagoo leh gilaas dhumucdiisu tahay 8 mm. Saldhigga waa mid la bedeli karo, taasoo u ogolaanaysa in miisaanka ku habboonaado qolal kala duwan.
The Recognition
About the Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award
Odin Wellness Miisaanka Casriga ah waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf leh oo la siiyo naqshado wanaagsan oo buuxiya shuruudaha xirfadeed iyo kuwa warshadeed ee laga filayo hal-abuurro si wanaagsan loo naqshadeeyay. Guuleystayaasha Birta waxay muujiyaan xirfad weyn, takhasus sare, fahan khabiir iyo awood hal-abuur oo abuurayaashooda. Odin Wellness Miisaanka Casriga ah waa hal-abuur la filayo inuu noqdo mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, wax ku ool ah oo cusub. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu isku daraa hab-dhaqannada ugu wanaagsan warshadda wuxuuna leeyahay sifooyin farsamo oo karti leh oo ku xiran aqoon iyo hibo. Dhammaystirkeeda awgeed, Odin Wellness Miisaanka Casriga ah waa mudan ixtiraam, waxaana loo naqshadeeyay inay keento hagaajin nololeed oo ka caawisa in adduunka laga dhigo meel ka wanaagsan.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Odin, an AI-powered smart scale, combines health tracking and a quick-dry mat. It measures BMI, body fat, and more, offering personalized insights through an app. Featuring a replaceable mat for style versatility, Odin is a perfect blend of elegance and advanced technology for any home.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 60 mm x 40 mm x 2.9 mm
- Tags
- Smart Health Tracking, AI-Powered Wellness, Effortless User Experience, Sustainable Design, Extra Large Scale, Personalized Health Insights, Seamless App Integration, Durable and Reliable, Antibacterial Mat, Non-Slip Safety
- Production Technology
- 8mm glass to make sure the stability and durability
Sustainable plastic as product main body
Most accurate and smallest sensors in the market
Technical fabric makes the mat instant-dry
AI powered smart assistant can give you feedback and advice based on your everyday body metrics. - Design Challenge
- The creative challenge centered on merging a mat and scale into a cohesive unit, ensuring comfort and accuracy, especially in pre/post-shower contexts. Internally, we tackled perceptions of scales within daily routines, designing for user comfort and precise measurements despite the mat overlay. Externally, we navigated production constraints and technological limits to enable AI to learn from user data and offer actionable health advice. Overcoming these obstacles involved innovative material use and advanced algorithms, ensuring the Odin scale offers a seamless, intuitive experience and smart, personalized health insights.
- Research
- Our study engaged 202 participants, conducting 200 surveys and 40 in-depth interviews. We found that 75% preferred aesthetically adaptable, larger scales for enhanced comfort. Moreover, 65% reported avoidance of weight checks due to anxiety. Addressing these insights, we developed a scale that 90% found visually appealing and user-friendly, reducing scale avoidance among 70% of participants. Importantly, our design also catered to the 80% seeking easy storage solutions. This led to a notable increase in regular health monitoring among users, showcasing our design’s impact in promoting a healthier lifestyle and altering the market landscape to prioritize user-centric wellness tools.
- Inspiration
- The genesis of this project was rooted in the realization that traditional bathroom scales have remained largely unchanged for years, both in functionality and design. This stagnation sparked a curiosity: Could we reimagine the humble bathroom scale to better fit modern lifestyles and aesthetics? The inspiration came from observing that most scales on the market predominantly feature black and white designs, making it challenging to integrate them seamlessly into diverse home environments. Additionally, the existing market, dominated by products not tailored for Western users, often presents scales that are too small, overlooking the comfort and practicality needed for everyday use.
Another motivating factor was the psychological aspect of using a scale. Many people hesitate to use scales regularly due to fear of confronting changes in their body condition. This observation led to the thought: What if a scale could be more than just a measuring device? What if it could be an encouraging partner in one’s wellness journey?
Moreover, the practicality of storing a scale in homes, especially in bathrooms with limited space, was a significant consideration. Many people find themselves needing to take out or move their scale each time they use it, which can be a barrier to regular use.
Inspired by these insights, the project aimed to create a scale that not only addresses the aesthetic and size limitations of current products but also transforms the scale into a supportive wellness tool. This led to the development of a design that is versatile enough to fit beautifully into any room, encouraging regular, anxiety-free interaction and making health monitoring an integrated part of daily life, without the hassle of storage issues. This design philosophy aims to shift the narrative from avoidance to engagement, making wellness accessible and inviting for everyone. - Project Duration
- Project started in May 2023 in California, United States.
- Operation Flow
- The Odin Scale integrates touch activation, moisture detection, and AI analysis for an unmatched user experience. It vibrates to signal start and completion, with moisture detection ensuring accuracy by distinguishing between dry and wet conditions. The scale measures 21 body compositions in 20 seconds, and its AI component offers personalized meal and workout plans based on the data collected, elevating its performance beyond traditional scales. This combination of precision measurement, intelligent moisture awareness, and AI-driven health optimization provides users with a comprehensive health management tool.
- Team Members
- Zhean Chen
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Industrial designer Zhean Chen, Cover Beauty Shot, 2024
Image #2: Industrial designer Zhean Chen, Context shot, 2024
Image #3: Industrial designer Zhean Chen, Side profile, 2024
Image #4: Industrial designer Zhean Chen, Side profile, 2024
Image #5: Industrial designer Zhean Chen, Detail shot, 2024
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