Silver Furniture Design · 2021
Lei Non Electric Aroma Diffuser
by ANTBEE Co. and SOL Style - Bin Sugawara
- A' Design Award 2021 Silver Winner in Furniture Design
- Awarded April 15, 2021
- CLIENT: Lei
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 26,625
- Verification code CC367028C3 · Verify this award
About Lei Non Electric Aroma Diffuser
Lei is a non-electric aroma diffuser for home use. Lei needs no power source, because the heat of a candle creates a temperature difference in metal that generates electricity. The electricity drives a single blade fan, producing a gentle breeze that spreads the volatilized aroma through a room. A glass cylindrical dome raises the heat of the flame, a gap above the dome introduces oxygen, and the oval shape supports heat dissipation. Lei is made only of aluminum, iron and glass, all recyclable materials. The cordless form allows free placement and low maintenance use.
ANTBEE CO,.Ltd's Lei Non Electric Aroma Diffuser emerges from a thoughtful intersection of sustainable design philosophy and contemplative domestic ritual, positioning itself within the broader contemporary movement toward electricity-free wellness objects that reconnect users with elemental processes. The design demonstrates remarkable compositional sophistication through its orchestration of contrasting materials, where the industrial vocabulary of matte black powder-coated metal enters into dialogue with the delicate transparency of the glass chamber and the primal warmth of candlelight. Technical merit reveals itself in the elegant engineering solution that harnesses thermal convection to rotate the propeller blade, thereby dispersing aromatic oils without electrical consumption, a mechanism that transforms a functional requirement into visual poetry suggesting perpetual gentle movement. The curvilinear metal ring connecting base to blade creates visual continuity while establishing a sculptural presence that transcends mere utility, inviting contemplation of the object even when not in active use. One might observe affinities with the Scandinavian design tradition's emphasis on material honesty and the Japanese concept of mono no aware, an appreciation for the transient beauty inherent in the flickering flame and the ephemeral nature of scent. The chromatic restraint, limiting the palette essentially to black, clear, and the warm punctuation of flame, suggests a sophisticated understanding of how visual simplicity can enhance experiential richness. Thematically, the work appears to explore the intersection of ancient fire-keeping rituals with contemporary wellness culture, offering a meditation on slowness in an accelerated world. The viewer might consider how this object transforms the act of scent diffusion from passive background function into conscious domestic ceremony, inviting presence and attention through its visible mechanism and elemental energy source.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Patents
- Patented: No. 6701475, Patent holder:ANTBEE Co.,Ltd, Year:2020,
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