Satellite Ago Gbigbona ti a Dabobo by Richie Ma

Satellite Ago Gbigbona ti a Dabobo by Richie Ma is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun-èlò Ìdáná, Ohun-èlò Oúnjẹ, Ohun Mímu àti Ohun Ìṣe Oúnjẹ Competition Category.

IrinOhun-èlò Ìdáná· 2024

Satellite Ago Gbigbona ti a Dabobo

by Richie Ma

Client: Shanghai Grand Trade Co.,Ltd.

Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award Winner in Ohun-èlò Ìdáná Category

17,880

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #154729

View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Satellite Ago Gbigbona ti a Dabobo

Satellite jẹ́ ago tí a ṣe láti dáàbò bo ìgbóná tàbí ìtutù omi inú rẹ̀, tí a ṣe fún lílo nínú ọkọ̀. Ìbòrí rẹ̀ ń ṣí àti pípade nípasẹ̀ ètò agbára oofa yíyí padà, nítorí náà ago náà lè yíra sí ọ̀tún tàbí sí òsì. Títẹ̀ díẹ̀ ni yóò mú ẹ̀yà tí ń dí omi dúró wà ní ipò tí ó ṣí sílẹ̀ tàbí tí ó ti pade. Ẹnu-ọ̀nà omi àti ẹnu-ọ̀nà afẹ́fẹ́ ń pín ipò kan náà, nítorí náà àwọn ẹ̀yà méjèèjì máa ń ṣí àti pípade papọ̀. Ìbòrí àti ohun tí ń dí omi ni a ṣe láti inú polypropylene tí ó yẹ fún oúnjẹ, nígbà tí a ṣe àwo agolo náà láti inú irin stainless tí ó yẹ fún oúnjẹ pẹ̀lú. Ètò tí ó rọrùn yìí jẹ́ kí àwọn awakọ̀ lè lo ago náà láìní láti yí ojú padà kúrò lórí ọ̀nà.

The Recognition

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award

Satellite Ago Gbigbona ti a Dabobo 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 Satellite Ago Gbigbona ti a Dabobo 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 Satellite Ago Gbigbona ti a Dabobo 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: The Satellite Cup employs an alternating magnetic attraction system that enables it to open and close freely, regardless of the direction in which it is manipulated. Furthermore, the dual-function water-blocking component is made possible by our design, aligning the water outlet and air inlet on the same axis. When the water-blocking piece is closed, it automatically seals the air inlet, and conversely, when it is opened, the air inlet corresponds by opening. Maintaining the desired open or closed state is effortlessly achieved with just a gentle push.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimension:82*82*133mm;82*82*161mm;
Capacity: 380ml;470ml;
Tags: Vacuum insulated tumbler, Drinkware, Water bottle, Cup, Product design
Production Technology: Lid & Stopper:Food-grade PP; Tumbler:Food-grade Stainless Steel
Design Challenge: Initially, the team attempted to achieve unrestricted rotation using complex structures, but these early attempts resulted in bulky and inflexible designs.
The concept of employing magnetic positioning emerged as an inspiring solution, as it promised a smoother realization of the desired user experience. Nevertheless, the challenge resided in the meticulous concealment of magnets within both the cup lid and water-blocking piece, ensuring they remained isolated from the beverage and eliminating any risk of detachment. Following a series of exhaustive tests and verifications, the decision was made to embrace the formidable method of rotational fusion welding. This method was selected to uphold the concealment and reliability of the magnets.
Research: The data indicates that a significant portion of traffic accidents each year result from driver distraction during driving. Through interviews with numerous experienced drivers, it was discovered that some water cups are challenging to open while driving. Therefore, by simulating the driving process, measuring car cup holders, making subtle angle adjustments, and conducting multiple 3D printing tests, retrieving and placing the cup have become much easier. This allows users to operate the cup even without direct visual contact, thus minimizing driving hazards to the greatest extent.
Inspiration: In the market, car cup holders generally utilize a unidirectional opening structure, which necessitates that users confirm the opening direction while in use. This presents specific safety risks for drivers. Consequently, Objective is to design a cup with a straightforward opening and closing mechanism to diminish driver distraction and the potential for accidents while operating a vehicle.
Project Duration: The project started in May 2022 and finished in March 2023 in Shanghai.
Operation Flow: -By utilizing alternating magnetic attraction, the opening and closing states can be seamlessly switched without any directional limitations. It can be rotated both clockwise and counterclockwise.
-The water-blocking component can function at either end, and when switching states, there is no need to distinguish the direction. Simply give it a gentle flick, and it will reliably maintain the desired open or closed state.
-The water inlet and air vent are designed on the same axis, so when the water-blocking piece is closed, the air vent synchronously closes as well, and vice versa when opened.
Patents: Utility model patent: ZL 202222762628.8
Appearance patent: ZL 202230684959.7
Team Members: Designer: Richie Ma
Jikai Bao
Director: Sharlene Tai
Image Credits: Image #all: Designer MACHUANQI, Rendering, 2022.