Aura 極簡立扇 by Marco Gallegos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 傢俱設計 Competition Category.

銀傢俱· 2021

Aura 極簡立扇

by Marco Gallegos

Client: Ttato

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Aura 極簡立扇

設計師 Marco Gallegos 徹底重新思考了落地扇，創造了一款經久耐用的家具，保證成為任何房間的亮點。 Aura 的永恆設計結合了功能性和可持續性，使其成為空調機組的絕佳環保替代品。高度2.4米的新產品類型也提供了獨特的新用戶體驗。 Aura 新穎的螺旋槳幾何形狀，可以低速移動大量空氣，讓空間安靜地充滿自然的微風。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Aura 極簡立扇是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Aura 極簡立扇將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Aura 極簡立扇是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Elegant and minimalist, Aura's design easily blends in with a variety of spaces and architectural styles. Aura's timeless design combines functionality and sustainability while a shift of scale offers a completely new user experience. With a height of 2.4 meters and a unique propeller geometry, Aura moves a large amount of air at low speeds, quietly filling the room with a soft pleasant breeze.
Dimensions & Packaging: -Height - 240cmm
-Footprint-120cm (diameter)
-Propeller Diameter- 71cm
-Weight-15 kg
-Motor-Energy-efficient EC-Motor
100-130 V (US) or 200-240 V (EU)
170 W, 50-60 Hz
-Textile cable.
-5 speed controller with speeds ranging between 115-400 RPM.
-Detachable propeller guard.
-Package
Aura comes packaged in a cardboard box and it is protected with Mycelium which is a material made out of a mycelium mushroom roots and local biomass that is characterized for being biodegradable and having a carbon negative footprint.
Tags: Minimal, Fan, Craftsmanship, Furniture, Luxury
Production Technology: Aura's materials were carefully selected for their beauty, longevity and sustainability to create an item that will age well over time and that is respectful to the environment. Attentive care was put into even the smallest details to make sure Aura lasts for generations. The rotor blades are crafted through the layering and bending of birch and ash veneers. This plywood construction celebrates the craft of master woodworkers while allowing the blades to maintain their shape over time. A powder coated aluminum frame makes for a lightweight construction that is durable and easy to assemble. The solid ash wood legs can be effortlessly dismounted for ease of transportation.
Attentive care was put into even the smallest details to make sure Aura lasts for generations. The rotor blades are crafted through the layering and bending of birch and ash veneers. This plywood construction celebrates the craft of master woodworkers while allowing the blades to maintain their shape over time. A powder-coated aluminum frame makes for a lightweight construction that is durable and easy to assemble. The solid ash wood legs can be effortlessly dismounted for ease of transportation.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to move away from predefined product typologies and the static design languages of everyday objects. In order to create a product with a higher emotional value, the re-design of the fan involved a straightforward construction where all parts of the fan were re-thought, and in the process, stripped to the bare minimum: cage, propeller, base, motor components. A shift of scale and a carefull selection of materials change the way we interact with the fan, creating better user-object empathy and a prolonged appreciation for the presence of this object in our everyday lives.
Research: This design was born as a response to our society's wasteful consumer habits, where objects are often bought and quickly discarded because of their lack of emotional value.
Understanding the objects we live with means to build up a relationship with them.
I started the design process by analyzing the common standing fan and its context. What is its main function? How is it used ? What is it made of? Why was it made that way?
What is our relationship with the object? How can it be improved?
Inspiration: The inspiration for this product comes from the idea that we can change the way we interact and assign value to everyday objects through the use of good design principles.
The result is an unexpected design with a different choice of materials and unusual proportions. The new design creates a completely new user experience and changes the way users engage with the fan, which strengthens their emotional connection with the object.
Project Duration: First concept idea 2012
Product Development was done between September 2019-January 2021
Operation Flow: Aura has an easy to use 5 speed controller. Its unique propeller geometry moves larger volumes of air at a slower speed than traditional fans, which creates a gentle breeze that conditions the air without being overwhelming.

The frame has a swivel and tilt function which allows to control the direction of the air. The tilt function also makes Aura useful during the winter. When tilted upwards so that it faces the ceiling, the rotor head draws the cooler air from the floor to the ceiling, resulting in the warmer air to be pushed back down into the room. In physics, this process is referred to as destratification.

In rooms with high ceilings there can be a temperature difference of up to 1 degree Celsius per meter between different layers of air. AURA can counteract this effect and balance the air temperature in the room.

Aura comes with a snap-on propeller guard if additional protection is needed.
Patents: TTATO is a registered trademark.
Aura's design is a registered community design under the European Intellectual Property Office. Design No 006628574-0001. Marco Gallegos/ This That and The Other GmbH
Team Members: Marco Gallegos
Image Credits: Image Credits:
All images -Copyright This That and The Other GmbH