Hexa Plus 火盆 by Ciprian Mihnea and Sebastian Sinca

Hexa Plus 火盆 by Ciprian Mihnea and Sebastian Sinca is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 戶外傢俱設計 Competition Category.

銀戶外傢俱· 2021

Hexa Plus 火盆

by Ciprian Mihnea and Sebastian Sinca

Client: Desiro

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 戶外傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Hexa Plus 火盆

Hexa Plus 係一款專為花園同戶外空間設計嘅火盆。呢個六角形嘅造型啱晒六至十人圍住火堆聚會。設計將火盆同煮食爐面以及可調校兩個高度嘅烤架結合埋一齊。爐面採用10毫米厚鋼板製成，令加熱更均勻，同時具備良好嘅熱慣性。一個支架可以將煮水器架喺火堆上面，而水缸側面鏤空嘅標誌就為燃燒提供空氣。可調校嘅腳座令產品保持穩固同水平。機身以激光切割嘅金屬板製成，經過折彎、焊接同靜電噴塗處理。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Hexa Plus 火盆是 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Hexa Plus 火盆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。Hexa Plus 火盆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: Hexa is a multifunctional garden product that can be used in any season with an innovative design, meant to take the experience of cooking and socializing outdoors to another level. Hexa Plus has the following features: Adjustable grill on 2 heights; Boiler support; 10 mm thick hob for good thermal inertia; Logo cut laterally on the tank - air supply for combustion; Adjustable feet to adjust the stability and adjust the horizontality of the product.
Dimensions & Packaging: Overall dimensions:
Length: 1007 mm
Weight: 57 kg
Width: 924 mm
Cooking area on the hob: 0,25 m²
Height: 705 mm
Grill cooking area: 0,17 m²
Tags: Firepit, Multifunctional, Original design, Outdoor Product, Cooking Product; Socializing.
Production Technology: Laser cutting of sheet metal
Bending and welding of the sheet
Design Challenge: The most difficult part was to be able to homogenize all the functions that the Hexa + firepit currently has and to identify the best option, considering functional and aesthetic features and cost optimization.
Research: The vision was to create a multifunctional and practical product. The material from which the product is used restores the resistance of the product over time, the maintenance or rehabilitation of the product being easy, during use. Another advantage is that it is a perfect material for cooking, evenly heating the surface of the grill, hob, etc.
The tub, which is used for campfires or as a heater on cold days or evenings, is a solution to protect green spaces.
Inspiration: The concept of this product was inspired by modern design stealth trends, having as main feature the pronounced edges, which gives the product strength, power and masculinity.
The hexagonal shape was chosen as the optimal surface for a number between 6-10 people who can enjoy socializing around a fire or for the outdoor cooking experience, by the side of multifunctional product.
The design of the grill lid is inspired by the shape of a diamond.
Project Duration: This project started in November 2019 and the final version of this product was launched in the summer of 2020. The design of this product is 100% Romanian and its production was carried out in Cluj County, Romania.
Operation Flow: The grill is designed to prepare food and is made of 3mm sheet metal and steel, guaranteeing a high resistance over time. The grill holder and the tub are also made of 3 mm sheet metal. The grill pan is made of 10 mm steel sheet. The legs of the grill pan are made of 3 mm thick sheet, protected with paint in the electrostatic field.
The components of the grill pan are: Grill; Support grill; Stove; Bowl; Foot; Adjustable foot; Grill lid.
Patents: Copyright: Desiro Vision SRL
Team Members: Design: Sebastian Sinca
Technology and manufacturing training: Sebastian Sinca, Dragos Irimies
Product director: Mihnea Ciprian
Image Credits: Product images and animation: Cosmin Salajan