Silver Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design · 2025
C3 Sterilization Sink
by Nuomi
- A' Design Award 2025 Silver Winner in Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design
- Awarded April 15, 2025
- CLIENT: Guangdong Nuomi Home Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 46,022
- Verification code E270CD97E8 · Verify this award
About C3 Sterilization Sink
C3 Sterilization is a kitchen sink with integrated cutting board care. A built in compartment uses ultraviolet light and hot air circulation to sterilize and dry a cutting board in 15 minutes. The care process starts automatically when the cutting board is placed inside, and a sensor light strip shows the working status. The inner walls carry a nano hydrophobic coating for scratch resistance and self cleaning, and the drainage pipe has an antibacterial silver ion layer. A vertical storage design with a magnetic knife rack saves space in compact kitchens.
Within the tradition of contemporary industrial design that seeks to elevate functional objects to the realm of aesthetic experience, Aiqin Su's C3 Sterilization Sink represents a thoughtful synthesis of culinary efficiency and visual refinement. The work appears to engage with longstanding conversations in kitchen design regarding the integration of multiple preparation zones within unified formal structures, suggesting awareness of both professional culinary environments and domestic aspirational aesthetics. The designer demonstrates considerable sensitivity to material relationships, positioning the cool technological precision of stainless steel against the geological warmth of marble and the organic tactility of wood in ways that create rich sensory dialogue. Technical accomplishment manifests particularly in the seamless integration of the basin system with its surrounding counter surface, the precise radiused corners that suggest both hygienic consideration and formal elegance, and the balanced proportioning of the dual basin configuration. The inclusion of styled elements, the carefully arranged produce and fish, transforms the functional object into a narrative tableau suggesting the pleasures of meal preparation and the rituals of domestic life. One might observe how the work participates in broader design movements emphasizing mindful consumption and the elevation of everyday activities to contemplative practice. The faucet ensemble, with its primary arc and subsidiary spray attachments, suggests attention to the full choreography of kitchen work. Viewers may find themselves contemplating their own relationships to food preparation spaces and the ways in which thoughtfully designed environments might transform mundane tasks into moments of creative engagement and sensory pleasure.
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- Unique Properties
- The C3 sterilization sink, centering around the concept of an integrated healthy kitchen, innovatively incorporates cutting board care features, with the whole care process completed in 15 minutes. UV radiation and hot air circulation for cutting board sterilization, coupled with an integrated compartment and an innovative nano hydrophobic coating, enable the product to address single functionality of traditional sinks, bacterial growth of cutting boards, and poor space utilization of kitchens.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 780*482*220mm
- Tags
- integrated healthy kitchen, sink with cutting board care features, cleaning, drying and sterilization, integrated compartment, auto start or stop, storage, safety, hygiene
- Production Technology
- The inner walls of the sink and the compartment are made of a GB 4806.9 material, and employ a nano hydrophobic coating with a contact angle of 110 degrees, achieving scratch resistant and self cleaning properties. The drainage pipe coated with an antibacterial silver ion layer kills 99.9 percent of bacteria. The fully sealed circuit system boasts an IPX7 waterproof rating, complemented by a UV lamp monitor that automatically alerts users after 6,000 hours of use, ensuring safety and durability.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge was how to satisfy the demand of users for a hygienic, efficient kitchen. To address that, the C3 sterilization sink is equipped with dual sterilization units, including UV radiation and hot air circulation, allowing for efficient sterilization with low energy consumption. An integrated compartment supports cutting board care and knife storage to effectively simplify operation for users. The application of a multimodal sensor enables precise recognition for auto start or stop.
- Project Duration
- The project started in Guangdong in April, 2023 and finished in August, 2024. The product was launched in China in September, 2024.
- Operation Flow
- UV radiation and hot air circulation automatically start once the cutting board is placed into the compartment, with the whole care process completed in 15 minutes without any manual operation.
A smart sensor light strip indicates the working status, and the UV unit is linked with the door switch to ensure safety during sterilization.
A vertical storage design, paired with a magnetic knife rack, allows users to smoothly access and store knives, significantly enhancing efficiency. - Research
- In the post pandemic era, consumers pay more attention to kitchen health, and increasing small sized residences stimulate the demand for space integration. However, traditional independent sinks and sterilizers fail to meet the requirements of modern kitchens in efficiency, health, and tidiness. The C3 sterilization sink actively responds to upgraded health awareness and more compact living spaces in modern society through technological integration and spatial optimization.
- Inspiration
- It was found that the bacteria levels of cutting boards in 70% of households exceed safe limits. This sink integrates medical grade sterilization technology and a miniaturized drying unit. Moreover, it draws on vertical storage design from Japanese kitchens to optimize spatial utilization, while also supporting auto start or stop and incorporating a magnetic knife rack. This product enables professional sterilization in home settings, creating a healthy, efficient, and tidy kitchen ecosystem.
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