Vaso Eto Ọgba Inu Ile Oloye by Xiaoyu Zhang and Jiaxin Zou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun-èlò Àlàáfíà Ayé, Iṣẹ́ àti Àpẹẹrẹ Ewéko Competition Category.
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Vaso Eto Ọgba Inu Ile Oloye
by Xiaoyu Zhang and Jiaxin Zou
Client: Xiaoyu Zhang & Jiaxin Zou
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award Winner in Ohun-èlò Àlàáfíà Ayé Category
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The Design
About Vaso Eto Ọgba Inu Ile Oloye
Eto Ọgba Inu Ile Oloye Vaso da ẹwa pọ mọ iṣẹ-ṣiṣe. A ṣe apẹrẹ rẹ fun fifi ọgbin si bi rọrun, o baamu pẹlu ọpọlọpọ awọn ọgbin tabili ati pe o nfunni ni iriri fi-sinu-ki-o-ṣiṣẹ. Awọn sensọ to ni ilọsiwaju rii daju pe awọn ọgbin gba omi to peye da lori ọrinrin ilẹ. Eto alagbeka naa funni ni awọn ikilọ akoko gangan fun itọju to peye. A fi pilasitiki atunlo ṣe e, Vaso ṣe pataki si iduroṣinṣin ati ẹwa ti o kere. Gbogbo alaye dinku ipa lori ayika, ti o mu imọ nipa ayika ati ẹwa wa ninu apoti kan ṣoṣo. Vaso funni ni ojutu to dara julọ fun awọn to nifẹ ọgbin ti o ni igbesi aye ti o kun.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award
Vaso Eto Ọgba Inu Ile Oloye jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó dára tí wọ́n pàdé àwọn ohun tí iṣẹ́ àti ilé-iṣẹ́ nílò tí a retí láti ọ̀dọ̀ àwọn ẹ̀dá tí a ṣàwòṣe dáradára. Àwọn olùborí Irin ń fi ìjáfáfá ńlá, ìmọ̀ pàtó gíga, òye ògbóǹtarìgì àti agbára ìṣẹ̀dá àwọn olùṣẹ̀dá wọn hàn. A retí pé Vaso Eto Ọgba Inu Ile Oloye yóò jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó wúlò tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ ilé-iṣẹ́ jọ, ó sì ní àwọn ànímọ́ ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ tó péye tí a so mọ́ ìmọ̀ ṣíṣe àti ẹ̀bùn. A bọ̀wọ̀ fún Vaso Eto Ọgba Inu Ile Oloye nítorí ìfọ̀kànbalẹ̀ rẹ̀, a sì ṣàwòṣe rẹ̀ láti pèsè ìmúdára ìgbésí ayé tó ń ran ayé lọ́wọ́ láti di ibi tó dára jù.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Vaso waters plants based on soil humidity, offers easy plant placement, and relieves mental pressure. Designed for seamless integration, it fits most table plants, provides a plug-and-play experience, and features an ergonomic water inlet funnel design for precision and safety.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Length 255 mm x Width 170 mm x Height 252 mm
- Tags
- Green Tech, Smart Gardening, Sustainable Living, Eco Friendly, Home Garden
- Production Technology
- Crafted from recycled plastic, Vaso embodies sustainability and minimalistic aesthetics in its design and structure. Every element is thoughtfully engineered to minimize environmental impact, ensuring a seamless blend of eco-consciousness and elegance.
- Design Challenge
- The most challenging aspect was integrating sustainability without compromising functionality. We had to source eco-friendly materials, balancing cost-effectiveness and durability. Navigating regulatory standards for recycled plastics was complex, requiring close collaboration with suppliers. The historical perspective of single-use plastics and societal pressure for eco-conscious design drove us to persevere.
Additionally, aligning technology with the "best tech is no tech" philosophy posed obstacles. It was a creative challenge to simplify the user experience while harnessing advanced soil moisture sensors. We overcame these hurdles through extensive research, prototyping, and iterative design, ultimately achieving a seamless, sustainable, and user-centric solution. - Research
- Conducting exploratory research, our goal was to understand user needs and preferences related to smart gardening systems. Using surveys and interviews, we gathered data from 200 participants, exploring their experiences and expectations. Our findings revealed a strong desire for effortless plant care and a deep connection to nature.
These insights guided Vaso's design, focusing on user-friendly features and sustainability. The research also highlighted the potential market demand for eco-conscious home products. As a result, Vaso not only enhances users' lives but also contributes to sustainable living and the evolving landscape of eco-friendly design solutions. - Inspiration
- Inspired by a commitment to sustainability, Vaso was designed to harmoniously blend technology and nature, offering effortless plant care while minimizing waste, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing well-being through the calming presence of greenery in daily life.
- Project Duration
- The project started in December 2022 in Los Angeles and produced the prototype in March 2023. Vaso was exhibited in the Red Dot Design Museum in Essen, Germany in 2023.
- Operation Flow
- Equipped with advanced sensors, Vaso automatically waters plants based on soil humidity levels, ensuring that they receive just the right
amount of hydration needed to flourish. The mobile app will also alert the user in real-time when additional care is required, based on the unique growth environment of each plant. - Team Members
- Xiaoyu Zhang
Jiaxin Zou
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