Island 宠物屋 by Zhe Gao and Bingyue Zhu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 寵物護理設計 Competition Category.

銅寵物護理· 2025

Island 宠物屋

by Zhe Gao and Bingyue Zhu

Client: Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 寵物護理 Category

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The Design

About Island 宠物屋

Island係一款专为现代家居室内使用而设计嘅宠物屋。呢种无笼化嘅布局旨在减轻狗狗嘅焦虑感,同时令宠物可以更加贴近主人。前门可以打开或者关闭,方便调节通风同采光。Island采用夹板制造,门板则由亚克力同金属制成。组装只需大约二十分钟,只需使用六角扳手同螺丝批即可完成。呢件宠物屋仲可以当低柜使用,内置插座,增添咗储物同充电功能。简约嘅线条设计,令佢可以完美融入当代室内空间。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

Island 宠物屋是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Island 宠物屋將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Island 宠物屋出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Island Dog House began with the hope of giving pet dogs more humanistic care. It provides close companionship for owners and pets, and the "cage-free" design reduces dog anxiety and is beneficial to their physical and mental health. It is also an interesting piece of furniture that can be easily integrated into contemporary home decoration. At the same time, it is not only an indoor dog house, but also a modern-style dog cage. The simple lines and modern design make it a highlight of any room.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 505mm x Depth 630mm x Height 625mm
Width 810mm x Depth 610mm x Height 660mm
Tags: pet supplies, pet house, pet furniture, dog cages, multifunctional furniture
Production Technology: The Island dog house is made of plywood, and the door panel is made of acrylic and metal. It can be assembled in about 20 minutes with a hexagonal wrench and screwdriver.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge in the implementation and research process is to maintain a balance between home design style and pet room. How to integrate with modern home style while meeting the needs of pets, so that the pet house looks like a home decoration rather than an abrupt piece of furniture. While considering the integration with modern home style, it is also necessary to ensure that the pet house meets the needs of pets, such as providing sufficient space and safety, as well as considering the pet's body size and behavior habits. Let both pets and owners enjoy a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing space.
Research: In order to reduce separation anxiety between dogs and their owners, researchers have explored how to create a safe and comfortable living space through furniture settings. Studies have shown that designing furniture suitable for pet activities and rest can reduce the degree of separation anxiety in pets. For example, providing a comfortable pet house, and considering the placement of the pet house in the furniture layout, the owner can accompany the pet up close, which is also an important factor in reducing separation anxiety, thereby promoting a closer and healthier relationship between pets and owners.
Inspiration: "Barkitecture" is an interior design trend that means considering dogs, cats, and other pets when redesigning houses. In other words, it is a space planning that puts animals first. In addition, for pet owners who often hold family gatherings, a pet cabin is essential. Both dogs and cats are overwhelmed and even feel pain due to unexpected crowds and loud noise. Therefore, having an undisturbed private space is crucial for their happiness.
Project Duration: The project started in Zhengzhou in January 2024 and was completed in Zhengzhou in September 2024.
Operation Flow: Island Pet House can meet the needs of both pets and owners. For pets, Island Pet House can be placed in the bedroom to provide a "private" leisure place closer to the owner. The front door can be kept open or closed as needed to allow sufficient ventilation and light to enter, making pets happy. For owners, Island Pet House can be used as a low cabinet and equipped with built-in sockets, providing storage and charging functions.
Team Members: Zhe Gao
Bingyue Zhu
Youjin Song