Home Space Umsebenzi Wangaphakathi Wezindawo Zokuthengisa by Fundesign.tv is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.
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Home Space Umsebenzi Wangaphakathi Wezindawo Zokuthengisa
by Fundesign.tv
Client: Teco
Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category
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The Design
About Home Space Umsebenzi Wangaphakathi Wezindawo Zokuthengisa
I-Home Space iyisitezi sangaphakathi sezokuthengisa esakhelwe uphawu lwezinsiza zasekhaya eKaohsiung, eTaiwan. Le ndawo ihlanganisa indawo engamamitha angu-60 emawaka amabili, ngobude obungamamitha angu-2.5. Izinsiza zasekhaya ezihlakaniphile zihlanganiswa ngamaxhumano afihliwe, ngakho izilawuli zivela kuphela lapho zidingeka. Ukukhanya kwendawo kuphendula ngokwesikhathi sosuku nangokuba khona kwezivakashi. Izinsiza zibekwe ngendlela evumela ukufinyelela kalula nokugeleza okucacile kokunyakaza. Imibala ethambile nokukhanya okufihliwe kwakha umoya ozolile. Umklamo ugcina ubuchwepheshe buthule futhi bulula ukusetshenziswa.
The Recognition
About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award
Home Space Umsebenzi Wangaphakathi Wezindawo Zokuthengisa iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Home Space Umsebenzi Wangaphakathi Wezindawo Zokuthengisa ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Home Space Umsebenzi Wangaphakathi Wezindawo Zokuthengisa iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This project reimagines the smart home as a space of emotional intelligence. Through seamless AI integration, minimalist design, and ergonomic logic, the space transforms daily routines into intuitive and poetic experiences. Concealed lighting, soft tones, and refined appliances compose a calm, futuristic atmosphere. The space becomes more than functional; it listens, adapts, and supports, quietly responding to human presence with silent intelligence.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Designed within a 60-square-meter footprint and 2.5 meters in height.
- Tags
- TECO, Smart Appliances, Inverter Technology, Energy Efficiency, Power Saving, ESG, Taiwan, Leading Air Conditioning Brand, Sustainable Living, Smart Home, Intelligent Control, Eco-Friendly Design
- Production Technology
- 1. Seamless AI integration across appliances with intuitive UX design.
2. Ergonomic appliance placement to optimize user flow and interaction.
3. Ambient lighting mimics circadian rhythm and emotional state.
4. Concealed interfaces reduce visual fatigue and support calmness.
5. Smart zoning adjusts temperature, light, and presence sensing. - Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge was balancing visible design with invisible technology. Users desire simplicity, but AI systems require complex integration. We had to conceal sensors, interfaces, and wiring without compromising usability. The project was located in a busy high-speed rail station, where construction could only take place at night during non-operational hours. Tight schedules and precise coordination between trades added to the complexity.
- Research
- This user-centered design research aimed to explore emotional comfort in AI-powered smart homes. Methods included user interviews, behavior mapping, and prototype testing. Tools used were digital mood boards, 3D modeling, and interaction simulations. Participants included 12 households aged 30 to 55. Results revealed a need for low-stimulus environments and invisible tech. The findings shaped a calm, intuitive living space with commercial and design impact.
- Inspiration
- The concept was born from a desire to humanize technology. While smart homes are often portrayed as gadget-heavy or cold, this design aims to create a sanctuary where technology disappears into the background, serving rather than showing. Inspiration comes from the flow of data, the softness of daily rituals, and the beauty of stillness.
- Project Duration
- The shop opened in Feb 2025 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
- Operation Flow
- This space works like a quiet assistant. Lights adjust automatically based on time and presence. Appliances turn on gently when you approach. There are no loud signals, only soft responses. The layout makes everything easy to reach, and controls appear only when needed. By hiding the tech and focusing on natural use, the space feels calm, responsive, and deeply human.
- Team Members
- Carrie Chang
SK Chen
Pei Jou Wu
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