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Lei Neelektrični difuzor za aromu by ANTBEE Co. and SOL Style - Bin Sugawara

Lei Neelektrični difuzor za aromu by ANTBEE Co. and SOL Style - Bin Sugawara is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Сребрна награда A' Design Award in Дизајн намештаја Competition Category.


СребрнаНамештај· 2021

Lei Neelektrični difuzor za aromu

by ANTBEE Co. and SOL Style - Bin Sugawara

Client: Lei

Сребрна награда A' Design Award Winner in Намештај Category

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The Design

About Lei Neelektrični difuzor za aromu

Lei je neelektrični difuzor za aromu namenjen kućnoj upotrebi. Lei ne zahteva izvor napajanja jer toplota sveće stvara temperaturnu razliku u metalu koja proizvodi električnu energiju. Ta električna energija pokreće ventilator sa jednom lopaticom, stvarajući blag povetarac koji širi isparenu aromu po prostoriji. Staklena cilindrična kupola podiže toplotu plamena, razmak iznad kupole uvodi kiseonik, a ovalni oblik podržava odvođenje toplote. Lei je izrađen isključivo od aluminijuma, gvožđa i stakla, sve reciklabilnih materijala. Bežični oblik omogućava slobodno postavljanje i upotrebu uz malo održavanja.

The Recognition

About the Сребрна награда A' Design Award

Lei Neelektrični difuzor za aromu је добитник Сребрне награде A' Design Award, изузетно престижног признања које се додељује врхунским, предивним и импресивним дизајнима. Добитници Сребрне награде неизмерно су бриљантна и изузетно креативна дела која илуструју изузетну стручност, таленат и оштроумност својих дизајнера. Очекује се да Lei Neelektrični difuzor za aromu буде дивно, узорно дело, запажено професионално и дубоко иновативно. Овај дизајн награђен Сребрном наградом A' Design Award веома је запажен, дивљен изум који користи и помера границе уметности, науке, дизајна и технологије. Lei Neelektrični difuzor za aromu је творевина којој многи завиде, која буди жеље, доноси позитивна осећања и изазива чуђење и дивљење.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Lei is an ultimately sustainable aroma diffuser, powering electricity by the heat of a candle instead of power source. It is an entirely selfsufficient product patented for its innovative mechanism which redefines existing home appliances. The generated electricity creates a gentle breeze that allows volatilized aroma to permeate a space. Its minimalist design made from recyclable materials, cordless mobility, and low maintenance usability guarantees great functionality.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 161mm x Depth 85mm x Height 174mm
Tags
aromadiffuser, aroma, healthcare, home, diffuser
Production Technology
Leis minimal form stems from the premise that it does not need to rely on a power source. It is powered by the temperature difference in the metal, supplied by the candle heat which creates ventilation and aroma volatilization. While considering its functional form, we also prioritised the user emotional engagement with the design gazing at the flame, feeling the gentle breeze, smelling the aroma fragrance. Every aspect is crucial such as the glass cylindrical dome which efficiently raises the heat of the flame, the optimal gap above the dome and the single blade fan to introduce oxygen, and the oval shape for heat dissipation.
Design Challenge
This is the first product that we have developed entirely from scratch, including material selection. Lei reinforces our company ethics of being greatly aware of our products environmental lifespan, through both manufacturing and upcycling. While most appliances rely on electrical outlets to operate, Lei goes against the grain. Lei is completely selfsufficient; generating electricity, ventilating air and aroma, it redefines the category of home appliances.
Research
Lei is powered by the temperature difference in the metal, supplied by a heat source, the candle. The heat source creates ventilation and aroma volatilization. While considering its functional form, we also prioritised the users emotional engagement with the design gazing at the flame, feeling the gentle breeze, smelling the aroma fragrance. Other aspects such as the glass cylindrical dome which efficiently raises the heat of the flame, and the optimal gap above the dome and the single blade fan to introduce oxygen, and the oval shape for heat dissipation, all stemmed from the premise that Lei did not need to rely on a power source.
Inspiration
Lei functions by the usage of Seeback effect. Witnessing first-hand the mass production of home appliances, we have always implored to produce a sustainable product in terms of recyclable material and how it generates electricity, fully utilizing this effect. Therefore, the usage of Seeback effect completely reverses the rule of appliances to rely on electrical outlets to operate. It also became the key factor that shaped both form and function.
Project Duration
since2019-2021, in JAPAN
Operation Flow
The concept and execution of Lei reinforces our company ethics of being greatly aware of our products environmental lifespan, through both manufacturing and upcycling, as well as raising questions about the industrys sustainability issues. By limiting our materials to aluminum, iron and glass all recyclable materials, we ensure that even after the products life is over, everything, even packaging can be recycled. It also stands as an important hint for future home appliances which function with electricity without using an electric power source.
Patents
Patented: No. 6701475, Patent holder:ANTBEE Co.,Ltd, Year:2020,
Team Members
In-house Design:Yasuyuki Nagato (Antbee Co.,Ltd)
Design:Bin Sugawara (Poet)

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