Odin Wellness Aqlli Tarozi by Zhean Chen

Odin Wellness Aqlli Tarozi by Zhean Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Temir Mukofoti in Maishiy Texnika Dizayni Competition Category.

TemirMaishiy Texnika· 2024

Odin Wellness Aqlli Tarozi

by Zhean Chen

Client: Odin Technology

A' Design Award Temir Mukofoti Winner in Maishiy Texnika Category

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The Design

About Odin Wellness Aqlli Tarozi

Odin Wellness — uy sharoitida foydalanish uchun mo'ljallangan aqlli tarozidir. Tarozi tana o'lchovlarini o'lchash funksiyasini vaznlash yuzasiga joylashtirilgan tez quriydigan gilamcha bilan birlashtiradi. Tana massasi indeksi va tana yog'i kabi yigirma bitta tana tarkibi ko'rsatkichi yigirma soniya ichida o'lchanadi. Ulangan ilova sun'iy intellektdan foydalanib, shaxsiylashtirilgan ovqatlanish va mashq bo'yicha maslahatlar beradi. Aniq natijalarni ta'minlash uchun teginish orqali faollashtirish, tebranish orqali qaytar aloqa va namlikni aniqlash funksiyalari qo'llaniladi. Asosiy korpus barqaror plastikdan tayyorlangan bo'lib, 8 mm qalinlikdagi shisha panel bilan jihozlangan. Gilamcha almashtiriladigan bo'lib, bu tarozini turli xonalarga moslashtirish imkonini beradi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Temir Mukofoti

Odin Wellness Aqlli Tarozi A' Design Award Temir Mukofotining g‘olibi bo‘lib, bu yaxshi loyihalangan ijodlardan kutiladigan kasbiy va sanoat talablariga javob beradigan yaxshi dizaynlarga beriladigan nufuzli e’tirofdir. Temir g‘oliblari o‘z yaratuvchilarining katta mahorati, yuksak ixtisosligi, mutaxassis tushunchasi va ijodiy salohiyatini namoyon etadi. Odin Wellness Aqlli Tarozi yuqori qadrlanadigan, hayrat bilan qaraladigan va suyukli, amaliy hamda innovatsion ijod bo‘lishi kutiladi. A' Design Award Temir Mukofotini qo‘lga kiritgan ushbu dizayn soha eng yaxshi amaliyotlarini uyg‘unlashtiradi va bilim hamda iste’dod bilan bog‘langan layoqatli texnik xususiyatlarga ega. Odin Wellness Aqlli Tarozi puxtaligi uchun hurmatga sazovor bo‘lib, dunyoni yaxshiroq joyga aylantirishga yordam beradigan hayot sifatini yaxshilashni taqdim etish uchun loyihalangan.

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