Irin Ohun Ọ̀ṣọ́ · 2025
Gentle X Ẹfọ́nrán Iṣun-eyín Oníná
by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne
- Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award 2025 in Ohun Ọ̀ṣọ́
- CLIENT: Tusk Oral Care
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 30,392
- Verification code 930859A78D · Verify this award
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About Gentle X Ẹfọ́nrán Iṣun-eyín Oníná
Gentle X jẹ́ ẹfọ́nrán iṣun-eyín oníná tí a ṣe fún ìtọ́jú ẹnu lóòjọ́. Ẹfọ́nrán náà ń fọwọ́sowọ́pọ̀ pẹ̀lú dọ́kì tí a lè fi sára ògiri nípasẹ̀ ohun àyà (magnet), èyí tí ó tún ń ṣiṣẹ́ gẹ́gẹ́ bí ibùdó gbígba agbára láìsí okùn, tí ó ń jẹ́ kí ẹ̀rọ náà má rí sórí àwọn ojú-ilẹ̀ inú balùwẹ̀, tí ó sì ń dín kíkó àrùn àrà-ọ̀tọ̀ kù. Ọ̀nà mẹ́ta ni a fi ń fọ eyín pẹ̀lú rẹ̀: Ìmọ́tótó, Ìwúrí-kekere, àti Ìsọdi-funfun. Irun ẹfọ́nrán tí a fi èédú rírọ̀ ṣe ń fún ni ìmọ́tótó jẹ́jẹ́, àti pé fìlà ìrìnàjò tí ó ní ìmọ́lẹ̀ UV-C ń pa àwọn kòkòrò run lórí irun ẹfọ́nrán nígbà tí a bá kó ó pamọ́. Ara tínrín ẹ̀rọ náà ní ìdíwọ̀n IPX7 fún ìdúró sí omi, àti pé mọ́tà sonic rẹ̀ ń dé oṣùwọ̀n gbígbọ̀n 40,000 ní ìṣẹ́jú kan.
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award
Gentle X Ẹfọ́nrán Iṣun-eyín Oníná 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 Gentle X Ẹfọ́nrán Iṣun-eyín Oníná 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 Gentle X Ẹfọ́nrán Iṣun-eyín Oníná nítorí ìfọ̀kànbalẹ̀ rẹ̀, a sì ṣàwòṣe rẹ̀ láti pèsè ìmúdára ìgbésí ayé tó ń ran ayé lọ́wọ́ láti di ibi tó dára jù.
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- Unique Properties
- GentleX redefines smart oral care with a wireless, magnetic charging system and an elegant wall mounted dock. This elevated design reduces cross-contamination on bathroom surfaces. Its Travel Cap with UV-C sterilization ensures complete hygiene on the go, while the ultrasleek form factor makes it compact yet powerful.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Diameter: 20 mm x Height: 223 mm, Charging type: Wireless magnetic charging (integrated dock) & Type-C, Vibration speed: 40,000 vibrations/min, Working Voltage: 4.2V ~ 3.2V, Battery life: 40 days (2x/day, 2 min/session) & upto 100 days (with Wall Mount), Battery Specification: Li-ion battery, 10440 model, 550mAh, Waterproof Rating: IPX7, Motor Type: Sonic Motor
- Tags
- Electric Toothbrush, Oral Care, Wireless Charging Mount, Magnetic Wall Mount, UV-C Sterilisation, Travel-Friendly Design
- Production Technology
- GentleX has IPX 7 water-resistance keeping it protected against splashes and moisture.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge in designing GentleX was integrating wireless charging into a slim, ergonomic form while ensuring 100 days battery life and IPX7 waterproofing. Embedding a compact coil system, optimizing power efficiency, and achieving seamless sealing required multiple PCB iterations and precision engineering. Advanced CAD modeling, material selection, and prototyping helped create a minimalist, high-performance design.
- Research
- The design of GentleX is rooted in extensive research on oral hygiene and user preferences. Ergonomic studies guided the toothbrush’s shape and size for maximum user comfort. Collaborations with dental professionals ensured compliance with oral health standards. Research on UV-C light verified its efficacy in bacterial elimination, and tests on bristle materials optimized gentleness and cleaning efficiency, resulting in a toothbrush that meets both practical and aesthetic needs.
- Inspiration
- GentleX is inspired by the elephant (strong, intelligent, and gentle), symbolizing both power and care in oral hygiene. Traditional toothbrushes and many existing electric models often lack ergonomics, hygiene solutions, and convenience-driven features. We envisioned GentleX as a seamless blend of technology, hygiene, and aesthetics, transforming the daily routine of brushing into an effortless and premium experience.
- Project Duration
- Duration: 4 to 5 months (Started- Sept 12 2024, completed- Jan 5 2025), Location: Mumbai (India)
- Operation Flow
- The toothbrush magnetically attaches to the wall mount, which serves as a wireless charging dock. Users can switch between three brushing modes- Clean, Sensitive, and Whitening to suit individual needs. The UV-C Travel Cap actively disinfects the bristles, ensuring bacteria-free storage. The soft charcoal bristles provide a deep yet gentle clean, ensuring optimal oral health.
