Whale 0 枕頭 by Zhangjiagang Coolist Life Technology Co., Ltd.

Whale 0 枕頭 by Zhangjiagang Coolist Life Technology Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 傢俱設計 Competition Category.

銀傢俱· 2025

Whale 0 枕頭

by Zhangjiagang Coolist Life Technology Co., Ltd.

Client: Zhangjiagang Coolist Life Technology Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Whale 0 枕頭

Whale 0 係一款以鯨魚流線型身軀為造型嘅枕頭。彎曲嘅形態承托頭部、面部同頸部，並適應仰睡、側睡同俯睡嘅唔同睡姿。呢款枕頭採用二氧化碳多元醇同生物植物油多元醇製造，減少化石燃料嘅使用，並提升生物降解性。發泡材料以全水發泡工藝製成。物料具有親水性，令表面保持乾爽透氣。鯨魚造型旨在為睡房帶來寧靜、平和同安全嘅感覺。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Whale 0 枕頭是 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Whale 0 枕頭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。Whale 0 枕頭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: The artistic pillow with a unique bionic whale shaped design emotionally gives a sense of peace and safety. It can perfectly adapt to various sleeping positions, which well fits and supports the head, face and neck. Carbon dioxide polyol and natural bio vegetable oil polyols as main materials align with the idea of environmental protection. The distinctive materials, and the fully water blown green foaming process, offering users a 0 pressure comfortable sleeping experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: 65*44*12mm
Tags: pillow, bionic whale shape, sustainable materials, hydrophilic properties, 0 pressure sleeping experience
Production Technology: Carbon dioxide is captured to react with propylene oxide under a special catalyst, so as to produce poly propylenecarbonatepolyol, namely carbon dioxide polyol, greatly reducing the dependence on fossil fuels.
The use of bio vegetable oil polyols leads to excellent biodegradability.
The fully water blown green foaming process further improves the comfort and safety, providing a 0 pressure sleeping experience for users.
Design Challenge: The challenge was achieving a deep combination of functionality and aesthetics. Based on that, this bionic pillow integrates the whale shape to ensure aesthetic appeal and practicality, thus meeting the demand of users in different sleeping positions for comfort. Carbon dioxide capture technology paired with materials science enables the application of green and premium new materials, bringing users a healthy, comfortable sleeping experience while fulfilling their emotional satisfaction.
Research: The design team, utilizing the knowledge of materials science, bionics and ergonomics, has successfully developed a environmentally friendly, comfortable and healthy new pillow. The tests show that the pillow can significantly improve the sleeping quality of users, satisfy their emotional needs, and ease the environmental burden. The innovative materials coupled with the bionic design provide new ideas and new directions for the design of modern home products.
Inspiration: The pillow draws inspiration from whales swimming in the ocean, which, as a large and gentle creature, symbolize peace and protection. The whale shaped pillow is expected to bring the vastness and tranquility of the ocean to the bedroom, making every sleep become a spiritual voyage. Taking into account the streamlined body of whales, the pillow shape is further optimized to ensure that the pillow provides the optimum comfort and support for users regardless of sleeping positions.
Project Duration: The product started its design in October, 2023 in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, and will be launched in September, 2024 in China, America, Germany, Japan, etc.
Operation Flow: The design fully considers convenience of use. The unique ergonomic whale shaped pillow, through meticulous adjustments to the shape, can flexibly adapt to various sleeping positions like sleeping on the stomach, back or side. Thanks to its materials and structure, it can perfectly fit and support the head, face and neck, avoiding the discomfort during sleep. The materials, also featuring outstanding hydrophilic properties, are dry, crisp and breathable, ensuring a more comfortable experience.