“Enduring, not ultimate form”: from “Industrieform” to Red Dot (1980 - 1997)
Health Booster
Health Booster addresses the complexities of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoction and the limitations of hospital mechanised decocting. It is a comprehensive home medicine decocting device that provides an improved and personalised experience.
The device excels in handling complex prescriptions and processing medicinal materials according to personalised needs, with intelligent control eliminating manual intervention. Its design features include separate storage compartments for regular and special medicinal materials, ensuring optimal dispensing. Regular materials are dispensed together, while special ones are dispensed separately, controlled by an electronic switch. A large-capacity cistern allows for mid-process water replenishment, enabling a second decoction to enhance efficacy.
An integrated application manages the device with preset decocting modes covering soaking time, decocting times, temperature, duration, and special materials. Users can schedule specific times for adding materials at different decoction stages and customise procedures for new prescriptions. This setting can be universally applied to the entire treatment course. These features make the decoction process more scientific and standardised, freeing users from constant monitoring and intervention. Health Booster ensures effortless daily decoctions, making it an indispensable home health companion.
Red Dot Award: Design Concept | Red Dot: Next Gen Award | Concept | Kitchen Appliances and Accessories
Credits
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University:ZheJiang University of Technology, China
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Faculty Advisor:Zhu Yuning
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Designer:Xu Kexin