Airo-5G 空调 by Lei Xiao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award 铜奖 in 暖通空调产品设计 Competition Category.

铜暖通空调· 2022

Airo-5G 空调

by Lei Xiao

A' Design Award 铜奖 Winner in 暖通空调 Category

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The Design

About Airo-5G 空调

Airo-5G是一款专为小型空间设计的紧凑型空调。Airo-5G将三种功能集于一身：空调风扇、净化器和加湿器。通过改变机身的摆放方式来选择不同功能，当机身竖立放置时，三种功能可同时运行。中空的造型灵感源自中国西南地区的喀斯特溶洞。滤芯可去除空气中的细微颗粒物。该设备可联网，因此功能能够持续更新升级，减少对新硬件的需求。Airo-5G适用于家居、旅行和办公等多种场景。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 铜奖

Airo-5G 空调是 A' Design Award 铜奖得主，这是授予以创造力、独创性和敏锐见长的杰出设计的极具声望的认可。铜奖得主是技艺娴熟、创意惊人的作品，印证了其设计师丰富的经验、想象力与机智。预计Airo-5G 空调将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的物品，兼具显著的专业性与创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铜奖的设计融入艺术、科学、设计和技术领域的最佳实践，并因注重细节而出类拔萃。Airo-5G 空调出色地满足需求，触动渴望，迷住情感，并吸引好奇心。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Airo is a small intelligent air conditioner. It integrates the three functions of air conditioning fan, purifier and humidifier. Different placement methods realize the switching of functions, reflecting a natural and fresh style; Continuously optimize the functions of 5g and AIG through different hardware connection modes; It meets a variety of use scenarios such as home, travel and office, and makes a new innovative attempt for the functional iteration of smart appliances in the future.
Dimensions & Packaging: The dimension of Ario is 520mm wide, 110mm deep and 110mm high. Through the test, the design of its C-type filter element can filter 99.5% PM2 in air purification 5 particles.
Tags: 5g, Air conditioning, Intelligence, Deep learning, Future
Production Technology: Ario's technological innovation lies in the integration of functions and the use of software systems. It adopts the third generation ZigBee Internet of things system, man-machine two-way feedback system and deep learning technology system. Commercially, it provides functional iterations through the Internet membership model, matches the healthy demand for air conditioning, creates a new profit model, and brings users a sustainable and upgraded air conditioning experience.
Design Challenge: The structural design of the three functions is the most difficult. In the limited body space, we need to think about how to scientifically layout the functional hardware to achieve the best structural design effect and meet the aesthetic and functional needs of users.
Research: Airo is launched in the context of 5g technology and carbon neutralization. The main audience is young people. They pay attention to the cost performance of products, are also supporters of the current new trend, and are keen on low-carbon future products. Airo connects to the Internet through intensive function design to realize continuous function upgrading, so as to reduce the waste of resources in hardware production and provide more practical and beautiful situational experience.
Inspiration: The design of Ario is inspired by the karst cave landform in Southwest China, which is my hometown. In the huge underground world there, the stalactites above and below the cave are connected by water. It is like another world, allowing people to breathe rare fresh air and slowly enjoy quiet in the humid air. These intentions become the creative inspiration of this work. The unique shape of hollow hills comes from these cave forms, which convey a strong Chinese aesthetic concept through the dislocation and symmetrical structure.
Project Duration: It was launched in Wuxi Jiangnan University in October 2018, completed in Wuxi Jiangnan University in November 2020 and exhibited in Shanghai in December 2020.
Operation Flow: Airo switches three functions with different placement methods. In the vertical state, it can turn on all functions at the same time. The mobile phone system can input the user's anonymous health information to bring a healthy air conditioning experience. The system reduces the investment in new hardware products, improves the availability of functions, and strengthens the concept of sustainable development of the United Nations.
Patents: Multifunctional air conditioner, ZL 2021 2 0511874.9, Xiao Lei, 2021, jurisdiction of utility model patent.
Image Credits: Designer LeiXiao，“Ario 5G Intelligent Air Conditioner”，2021.