Millo One 攪拌機 by Millo Appliances is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award 金獎 in 家用電器設計 Competition Category.

金家用電器· 2020

Millo One 攪拌機

by Millo Appliances

Client: Millo Applainces

A' Design Award 金獎 Winner in 家用電器 Category

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The Design

About Millo One 攪拌機

Millo One係一部專為寧靜日常使用而設計嘅便攜式攪拌機。專利嘅磁力氣動驅動技術（Magnetic Air Drive）以非接觸方式將扭力由底座傳送到刀片，令攪拌過程非常寧靜。杯身同底座可以分離，無線設計令用家可以喺唔同地方進行攪拌。底座可以充電，並以觸控方式操作。極簡嘅造型靈感嚟自北歐設計嘅自然形態，將圓形同閉合嘅環形結合埋一齊。物料採用陽極氧化鋁同不含BPA嘅Tritan塑膠。活動部件唔多，令清潔變得簡單。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 金獎

Millo One 攪拌機是 A' Design Award 金獎得主，這是授予一流、絕妙而傑出設計的極為崇高的認可。金獎得主是極具創新、極富遠見且璀璨奪目的創作，反映出其設計師的天才、智慧與才幹。預計Millo One 攪拌機將成為一項備受讚譽、引領潮流、氣勢恢宏的發明，帶來前所未有的價值。這件贏得 A' Design Award 金獎的設計是一個壯觀而受人敬重的項目，極大地造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Millo One 攪拌機激起強烈的渴望，喚起激情，鼓勵創造力，令我們著迷。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Millo patented Magnetic Air Drive, which allows for contactless transfer of torque from the base to the blades, makes it the quietest blender on the market. Quietness is only the beginning. Its minimalist design utilises BPA-free Tritan Plastic and anodised aluminum for maximum aesthetic impact, while the lightweight materials and separable cup and base mean that millo is fully portable. Not only that, it is fully rechargeable and can be controlled from an intuitive touch controlled base.
Dimensions & Packaging: The Millo blender is composed of three elements: its base has dimensions of 175mm x 175mm x 60mm, while its cup has dimensions of 185 x 100 mm, and its blending lid has dimensions of 100 x 55mm. The package has dimensions of 228 x 228 x 223 mm.
Tags: Foodtech, quietest blender, magnetic air drive, innovative blender, portable blender, smart blender, foodtech appliance, smart smoothie maker, cordless blender
Production Technology: millo's sleek minimalist design is inspired by the natural forms that characterize Scandinavian design. It combines the circle, the form of security and integrity, with the closed ring, which embodies energy, completeness and balance. This emphasis on timeless form is reflected in the materials used, which have been chosen for their sustainability: anodised aluminum and BPA-free Tritan plastic.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to overcome existing perceptions of what a blender is. The basic design of the blender has not changed since 1922. These devices are typically chunky, aesthetically unappealing, noisy and difficult to clean. We set out to completely reimagine the blender. That's why everything from the motor, to the design, to the materials has been engineered to make millo something that is both a pleasure to use and an aesthetically pleasing item you would be proud to display.
Research: Research into Millo's design focused on exploring modern aesthetic directions. The inspiration for both the colour palette and the form came from an exploration of various premium products and minimalist interiors. Functionality was naturally of key importance - pain points and areas for improvement were identified by testing numerous existing blenders. The greatest design challenge was maintaining a minimalist look while incorporating the complex electronics and mechanisms inside Millo's base.
Inspiration: The idea for millo came when Ruslanas, a dedicated runner, grew annoyed that his blender would wake his family when he made a smoothie after his morning run. He was determined to create a convenient, easy to clean and silent alternative to the traditional blender. The inspiration for the engineering inside millo came from a surprising source - his daughter. Seeing her play with a toy where two dancing figures were rotated by magnets gave him the idea for millo's patented Magnetic Air Drive.
Project Duration: The project was launched in Lithuania in 2016, and the final product is still under development. The first run of blenders are expected to come off the company's locally-based production line in the first half of 2020.
Operation Flow: Millo is not just a reimagining of the traditional blender, it is a foodtech gadget designed to help people integrate better nutrition into their busy lifestyles. Its Magnetic Air Drive applies engineering from drone technology for ultra-quiet blending, while its intuitive touch sensitive base and app make it easy and enjoyable to use. Millo is a cordless device with a portable cup for blending anytime, anywhere. With few moving parts and a simple design, Millo is exceptionally easy to clean.
Patents: 1. Patent Number: 6541, Indications of the International Patent
Classification (IPC): B01F 13/00, B01F 7/00, A47J, 42/00,
A47J 43/00
2. Application Number: PCT/IB2017/057029. International
Patent Classification: A47J 43/046 (2006.01)
Image Credits: Millo Appliances