The perception of accessories for heightening sexual pleasure has been undergoing a change for quite some time. Younger generations in particular are taking a more unbiased approach towards them, with design playing a key role. The TENGA GEO is a series of reusable pleasure items for men, highlighting an interpretation that is also impressive in terms of functional logic. Their appearance is themed around geometric shapes on a globe-like surface. The protruding shapes on the surface were intricately designed and moulded to adopt an iconic globe form. This can in turn be inverted so that the exterior geometric shapes become the internal details that provide stimulation during use. The product casing serves as both a case for storage and a drying stand for use after washing in order to ensure hygienic storage. Moreover, the clear casing protects the item from dust build-up when not in use. By transforming the external aesthetics of this sex item into haptically pleasing stimulating details during use, the design embodies an innovative harmony of form and function. Its artistic appeal serves to remove feelings of guilt or embarrassment, inviting users to fully enjoy their own pleasure.
Statement by the Jury
Key aspects in the innovative design of TENGA GEO are aesthetics and anonymity. These items do not immediately reveal their area of use but take on the appearance of geometric sculptures that rest in a packaging which is equally part of a captivatingly functional concept. The idea of simply turning the initially inverted soft material outside in for use constitutes a clever solution. This series has thus emerged as a perfect embodiment of an impressive design approach.
