Arc דוש וואסער פֿלאָסער by Allen Chou and Dosun Shin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award אין אײַזן in שיינקייט, פּערזענלעכע פֿלעגע און קאָסמעטישע פּראָדוקטן דיזײַן Competition Category.
אײַזןקאָסמעטישער פּראָדוקט· 2025
Arc דוש וואסער פֿלאָסער
A' Design Award אין אײַזן Winner in קאָסמעטישער פּראָדוקט Category
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About Arc דוש וואסער פֿלאָסער
ARC איז אַ דוש וואסער פֿלאָסער וואָס איז דיזיינד צו פּאַסן אַרײַן אין דער טעגלעכער דוש רוטין. ARC ווערט אָנגעשלאָסן צום דוש שלויך און נוצט דעם עקזיסטירנדיקן וואסער דרוק, אַזוי אַז קיין עלעקטריע אָדער באַטעריעס זענען נישט נייטיק. דער האַנטגריף האַלט אַ אויסבייטלעכן פֿיר-וועגיקן וואסער שטראָם קאָפּ וואָס רייניקט צווישן די ציין און לענג-אויס דער גומע ליניע. דריי אָנשטעלבאַרע סעטינגס דערלויבן אַ מילדן אָדער אַ שטערקערן וואסער פֿלוס, און אַ מולטי-פֿונקציע קנעפּל שאַלט איבער צווישן די וואסער שטראָמען. אַ קאָמפּאַקטע, פֿײַכטיקייט-רעזיסטענטע אויפֿהיט סטאַנציע מיט אַ מאַגנעטישן צוגרייטונג האַלט ARC ווען עס ווערט נישט גענוצט.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award אין אײַזן
Arc דוש וואסער פֿלאָסער איז אַ געווינער פֿון דעם A' Design Award אין אײַזן, אַן פּרעסטיזשע אָנערקענונג וואָס ווערט געגעבן צו גוטע דיזײַנס וואָס טרעפֿן די פּראָפֿעסיאָנעלע און ינדוסטריעלע פֿאָדערונגען וואָס מען דערוואַרט פֿון גוט-דיזײַנטע באַשאַפֿונגען. אײַזן-געווינער ווײַזן גרויסע בקיאות, הויכע ספּעציאַליזאַציע, מומחה-פֿאַרשטאַנד און קרעאַטיווע פֿעיִקייט פֿון זייערע שאַפֿער. פֿון Arc דוש וואסער פֿלאָסער ווערט דערוואַרט אַז עס איז אַ הויך געשעצטע, באַוווּנדערטע און ליבע באַשאַפֿונג וואָס איז פּראַקטיש און אינאָוואַטיוו. דער דאָזיקער געווינענדיקער דיזײַן פֿון A' Design Award אין אײַזן פֿאַראײניקט די בעסטע פּראַקטיקן פֿון דער ענף און האָט בקיאותדיקע טעכנישע אייגנשאַפֿטן פֿאַרבונדן מיט וויסן און טאַלאַנט. Arc דוש וואסער פֿלאָסער ווערט געערט פֿאַר זײַן גרינטלעכקייט און איז דיזײַנט צו פּראָווידן פֿאַרבעסערונגען פֿון לעבנס-קוואַליטעט וואָס העלפֿן מאַכן די וועלט צו אַ בעסערן אָרט.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- ARC is an innovative shower water flosser designed to seamlessly integrate into your daily shower routine, making oral hygiene more convenient and efficient. By utilizing the existing water pressure from your shower hose, ARC eliminates the need for electricity or batteries, offering a sustainable and hassle-free solution for water flossing. Its ergonomic design includes a replaceable 4-way water stream head, ensuring thorough cleaning between teeth and along the gum line. Users can customize the water pressure to their preference, allowing for a gentle or more intensive flossing experience. When not in use, ARC can be neatly stored in its compact, moisture-resistant storage station, keeping it easily accessible while maintaining cleanliness. By incorporating water flossing into a familiar setting, ARC encourages consistency, making it easier to develop and maintain a healthy oral care routine.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimension of the shower floss: 186 mm (H) x 12 mm (W) x 35.5 mm (D)
Weight of the shower floss: ~300 grams
Water tube length: 1.5 meters
Dimension of the storage station: 116.5 mm (H) x 48.5 mm (W) x 48 mm (D)
Weight of the shower floss: ~500 grams
Water Pressure Levels: 3 adjustable settings
Floss Head: Replaceable 4-way water stream head
Storage Station: Moisture-resistant, compact, magnetic attachment
Power Source: Powered by water pressure from the shower, no electricity required - Tags
- Shower water flosser, sustainable oral care, water pressure, hygiene innovation, time-saving design, shower accessories, environmental friendly, replaceable floss head, minimalist design, convenient storage
- Production Technology
- The ARC water flosser is built with durable, moisture-resistant materials, including ABS plastic for the housing and a silicone water seal to prevent water damage. The 4-way water stream head is made of BPA-free plastic and soft rubber for a comfortable and effective flossing experience. It's assembled using injection molding. The device functions using minimal energy, relying on the water pressure from your shower.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge was designing the mouthpiece to be both comfortable and effective with the water stream technology. I used myself as a test subject, experimenting with different shapes and looking at mouthguard designs for inspiration. I also prototyped various designs using 3D printing to test the fit and comfort. The goal was to create a mouthpiece that allowed the water to reach all areas of the mouth without discomfort or splashing, ensuring a smooth and effective flossing experience.
- Research
- Type of Research: Design research with an emphasis on user behavior and product functionality
Research Objectives: To create an easy and sustainable oral care solution
Methodology: User interviews, market analysis, competitor product testing to identify pain points in string flossing and water flossing
Data Collection: Interviewed some friends and family members on their own experience of flossing. Collected product reviews online on each type of flossing device.
Results: Insights revealed that shower-use water flosser is convenient to use, space-saving, requires no charging, more affordable and thus is a more appealing option for those who prioritize those benefits
Insights and Impacts: The research validated the need for a product that saves time and reduces the complexity of flossing, ultimately promoting healthier oral care habits
Effect on Real-Life Phenomena: ARC's design addresses the growing demand for time-saving, environmentally-friendly solutions in personal care, positively impacting consumers and medical and hospitality industries. - Inspiration
- ARC was inspired by the desire to simplify daily routines and promote healthier habits. Combining the act of flossing with showering makes it easier to incorporate oral hygiene into a busy lifestyle. The goal was to create a seamless, time-saving solution that fits naturally into daily habits, making flossing more accessible and efficient without adding extra steps or hassle.
- Project Duration
- The project started in January 2024 and finished in May 2024.
- Operation Flow
- To set up ARC, simply attach it to your shower hose. The water pressure from your shower powers the flosser, and the adjustable settings allow you to customize the water flow for a personalized experience. Press the multi-function button to switch between different water streams, and glide the floss head along your teeth for a thorough clean. The device can be easily stored in the compact, moisture-resistant storage station when not in use.
- Team Members
- Allen Chou
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Creator Allen Chou, Dosun Shin, Rendering, 2024
Image #2: Creator Allen Chou, Dosun Shin, Rendering, 2024
Image #3: Creator Allen Chou, Dosun Shin, Rendering, 2024
Image #4: Creator Allen Chou, Dosun Shin, Rendering, 2024
Image #5: Creator Allen Chou, Dosun Shin, Rendering, 2024
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