Vapora Kifaa cha Kupikia kwa Mvuke katika Mikrowevu by Nam Soojung is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Vyombo vya Kuokea, Mezani, Kunywa na Kupikia Competition Category.
FedhaVyombo vya Jikoni· 2026
Vapora Kifaa cha Kupikia kwa Mvuke katika Mikrowevu
by Nam Soojung
Client: Delione
Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award Winner in Vyombo vya Jikoni Category
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About Vapora Kifaa cha Kupikia kwa Mvuke katika Mikrowevu
Vapora ni kifaa cha kupikia kwa mvuke katika mikrowevu kilichoundwa kwa ajili ya upishi wa haraka na wenye afya zaidi. Kifaa hiki huchanganya mvuke laini na joto kavu kama la kuchoma. Mwili na mfuniko wenye matundu ya hewa vimetengenezwa kwa silikoni ya platinamu inayostahimili joto na salama kwa chakula, na matundu hayo hudhibiti shinikizo la ndani ili mvuke usambae sawasawa. Trei iliyoinuliwa iliyotengenezwa kwa polistirini ya sindiotaktiki hufyonza nishati ya mikrowevu na kuhamisha joto kwa chakula kutoka chini, ikiboresha muundo wa chakula huku ikihifadhi unyevu wa viambato. Maji na mafuta ya ziada huchujwa na kutoka kwa ajili ya milo myepesi zaidi. Vapora ni rahisi kutumia, kusafisha na kuhifadhi.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award
Vapora Kifaa cha Kupikia kwa Mvuke katika Mikrowevu ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa ya ajabu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya hali ya juu kabisa, ya kupendeza na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Fedha ni kazi zinazong'aa mno na bunifu kupita kiasi zinazoonyesha utaalamu bora, kipaji na busara ya wabunifu wao. Vapora Kifaa cha Kupikia kwa Mvuke katika Mikrowevu inatarajiwa kuwa kazi nzuri ya kuigwa ambayo ni ya kitaalamu kwa kiasi kikubwa na yenye ubunifu wa kina. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award ni uvumbuzi unaojulikana sana na kupendwa, unaonufaisha na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. Vapora Kifaa cha Kupikia kwa Mvuke katika Mikrowevu ni kazi inayotamaniwa mno inayochochea hamu, huleta hisia chanya na huzua mshangao na mastaajabu.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Vapora combines gentle steam with grill like dry heat for faster, healthier cooking. a heat resistant silicone body and vented lid regulate pressure and ensure even circulation. inside, an elevated SPS tray absorbs heat and transfers it to food from below, creating better texture while keeping ingredients moist. excess water and fat drain away, producing lighter meals. easy to use, clean, and store, it transforms everyday microwave cooking into a premium experience.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- technical specifications (Metric ISO):
main steamer: 168 mm W x 285 mm D x 88 mm H. weight: 1518 g.
mini pot: 128 mm W x 167 mm D x 106 mm H.
material: 6 mm high density food grade platinum silicone.
temperature range: minus 40 to 230 C.
packaging: modular, nestable design optimized for minimum volumetric footprint and efficient logistics. - Tags
- Microwave Steamer, Platinum Silicone, Sustainable Cookware, Healthy Cooking, DeliOne, Kitchen Innovation, Grill Steamer, Eco-friendly Kitchenware, Pressure Regulation, Meal Prep
- Production Technology
- the body and vented lid are compression molded from heat resistant, food grade platinum silicone for structural and thermal stability. the internal heating tray is injection-molded using Syndiotactic Polystyrene (SPS), a high heat polymer chosen for its microwave absorbing capabilities. the product's geometry and venting mechanisms were engineered utilizing computational thermal flow analysis to optimize pressure regulation and ensure even steam circulation throughout the cooking cycle.
- Design Challenge
- the main challenge was balancing the flexibility of food grade platinum silicone with the structural rigidity required for safe handling at 220 C. complying with strict FDA and LFGB safety laws restricted material choices. overcoming the production complexity of integrating a rigid heat absorbing SPS tray within a flexible silicone body was a major hurdle. additionally, we had to shift the social perspective that microwave cooking yields poor soggy results by delivering grill like quality.
- Research
- material research aimed to develop a safe microwave steamer. through comparative analysis, we evaluated glass, PP, and PPSU against platinum silicone. results showed glass is heavy, PPSU expensive, and PP unsafe at high heat. platinum silicone, being FDA approved and 220 C resistant, was ideal but lacked rigidity. the key insight was integrating a rigid SPS inner tray for structure. Impacting society, this affordable design sets a new standard for safe, functional, and healthy cookware.
- Inspiration
- this project was inspired by repeated observations that conventional microwave steamers produced uneven results and lacked surface texture. drawing on materials research and thermal-flow analysis, the design team explored combining regulated steam circulation with dry-heat transfer from a high-performance tray. the goal was to elevate microwave cooking to professional standards of consistency, flavor, and safety through engineering-driven design.
- Project Duration
- the project started in april 2025 in Seoul, South Korea, with initial conceptualization and material research. the engineering and prototyping phases were successfully completed in January 2026. mass production and the official global market launch took place in February 2026. the design introduces a new standard for sustainable, efficient, and healthy microwave culinary preparation.
- Operation Flow
- users simply place ingredients on the elevated tray, secure the lid, and microwave. the smartly vented lid automatically regulates internal steam pressure, requiring no manual adjustment. post cooking, flexible, cool touch handles ensure safe removal. unlike standard microwaving that leaves food soggy, the heat absorbing tray delivers a unique grill like texture while preserving moisture. this intuitive, hands off interaction makes healthy, gourmet style cooking fast and effortless.
- Team Members
- Soojung Nam
Woohyun Bach
Dennis Hon
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