Gentle X Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Borashe ba Meno wa Motlakase by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne

Gentle X Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Borashe ba Meno wa Motlakase by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Botle, Tlhokomelo ya Motho le Dihlahiswa tsa Khosmethiki Competition Category.

TšepeSehlahiswa sa Khosmethiki· 2025

Gentle X Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Borashe ba Meno wa Motlakase

by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne

Client: Tusk Oral Care

Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award Winner in Sehlahiswa sa Khosmethiki Category

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The Design

About Gentle X Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Borashe ba Meno wa Motlakase

Mongolo wa Buka: Gentle X ke borashe ba meno wa motlakase o entsweng bakeng sa tlhokomelo ya letsatsi le letsatsi ya molomo. Borashe bo kgomarela ka 'mamati ho dock e fanngweng lebotong, e leng e sebetsang hape jwaloka setsi sa ho tjhaja motlakase ntle le terata, e leng se etsang hore sesebediswa se dule se se le hodima dibaka tsa ntlwana ya kamoro mme se fokotsa tshebediso e tshwanang le e ka bakang tshilafalo e fetisetsanwang. Ho fanwa ka mekgwa e meraro ya ho itlhwekisa: Ho Hlwekisa (Clean), Bokudi (Sensitive) le ho Sweufatsa (Whitening). Meno a rashe a boleng bo bonolo ba mashala a fana ka kgatiso e nolo, mme sekgurumetso sa ho tsamaya se nang le leseli la UV-C se hlwekisa meno a rashe nakong ya poloko. 'Mele wa borashe o mosesane o na le tekanyo ya IPX7 ya ho itshireletsa metsing, mme entjene ya sonic e fihlella diteko tse 40,000 tsa ho thothomela ka motsotso.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award

Gentle X Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Borashe ba Meno wa Motlakase ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang e fuoang meralo e metle e finyellang litlhoko tsa porofeshenale le tsa indasteri tse lebelletsoeng ho lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse entsoeng hantle. Bahapi ba Tšepe ba bontša bokhoni bo boholo, bokhethehi bo phahameng, kutloisiso ea litsebi le bokhoni ba boqapi ba baqapi ba bona. Gentle X Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Borashe ba Meno wa Motlakase e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlahisitsoeng e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e sebetsang le e nang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa ea indasteri mme o na le litšobotsi tsa theknoloji tse nang le bokhoni tse amanang le tsebo le talenta. Ka lebaka la botlalo ba eona, Gentle X Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Borashe ba Meno wa Motlakase e tšoanelehela tlhompho mme e entsoe ho fana ka ntlafatso ea bophelo e thusang ho etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: GentleX redefines smart oral care with a wireless, magnetic charging system and an elegant wall mounted dock. This elevated design reduces cross-contamination on bathroom surfaces. Its Travel Cap with UV-C sterilization ensures complete hygiene on the go, while the ultrasleek form factor makes it compact yet powerful.
Dimensions & Packaging: Diameter: 20 mm x Height: 223 mm, Charging type: Wireless magnetic charging (integrated dock) & Type-C, Vibration speed: 40,000 vibrations/min, Working Voltage: 4.2V ~ 3.2V, Battery life: 40 days (2x/day, 2 min/session) & upto 100 days (with Wall Mount), Battery Specification: Li-ion battery, 10440 model, 550mAh, Waterproof Rating: IPX7, Motor Type: Sonic Motor
Tags: Electric Toothbrush, Oral Care, Wireless Charging Mount, Magnetic Wall Mount, UV-C Sterilisation, Travel-Friendly Design
Production Technology: GentleX has IPX 7 water-resistance keeping it protected against splashes and moisture.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge in designing GentleX was integrating wireless charging into a slim, ergonomic form while ensuring 100 days battery life and IPX7 waterproofing. Embedding a compact coil system, optimizing power efficiency, and achieving seamless sealing required multiple PCB iterations and precision engineering. Advanced CAD modeling, material selection, and prototyping helped create a minimalist, high-performance design.
Research: The design of GentleX is rooted in extensive research on oral hygiene and user preferences. Ergonomic studies guided the toothbrush’s shape and size for maximum user comfort. Collaborations with dental professionals ensured compliance with oral health standards. Research on UV-C light verified its efficacy in bacterial elimination, and tests on bristle materials optimized gentleness and cleaning efficiency, resulting in a toothbrush that meets both practical and aesthetic needs.
Inspiration: GentleX is inspired by the elephant (strong, intelligent, and gentle), symbolizing both power and care in oral hygiene. Traditional toothbrushes and many existing electric models often lack ergonomics, hygiene solutions, and convenience-driven features. We envisioned GentleX as a seamless blend of technology, hygiene, and aesthetics, transforming the daily routine of brushing into an effortless and premium experience.
Project Duration: Duration: 4 to 5 months (Started- Sept 12 2024, completed- Jan 5 2025), Location: Mumbai (India)
Operation Flow: The toothbrush magnetically attaches to the wall mount, which serves as a wireless charging dock. Users can switch between three brushing modes- Clean, Sensitive, and Whitening to suit individual needs. The UV-C Travel Cap actively disinfects the bristles, ensuring bacteria-free storage. The soft charcoal bristles provide a deep yet gentle clean, ensuring optimal oral health.
Team Members: Kunal Momaya, Atul Zanjurne, Taranjeet Kaur, Utkarsh Singh