The bangle «Hand-Tree» is Aleksandr Kostin’s submission to Electrolux Design Lab and it is part of the gadget series «Tree», a solution of ecologic problem with the air cleaning. It is working as photosynthesis in plants takes contaminated air and gives back clean air. The bangle has two type of work: Global and Local. With Local it hard creates zone of clear air around the user which helps to look after health. With Global it cleans air and safe power contributing to the purification of the planet’s atmosphere. “Hand-Tree” has also two modes of operation: Automatic and Manual. With Automatic mode it independently monitors environment, and changes the work types, depending on dust environment. Using Manual mode the user has control over the types of work.
The kit comes with gadget charger. Battery is charged wirelessly using the technology of Qi. Strong laminated body done from eco plastic Biograde and meets health standards. It is able to withstand the stresses typical to this type of accessory. A lining of the strap done from leather-cloth. According to concept of Electrolux the logo of series is slightly amended and symbolizes the symbiosis of technology and nature.
Changing logo color on the touch pad indicates the condition of the filter. Changing color of body lighting indicates the level of pollution. The charge state of the battery is displayed on the screen and the menu. The filter and the battery are under the front panel. Change of types of work, operation and configuration of the bangle is carried out via the menu bar with the help of touchscreen. The menu consists of three steps: selecting and activating Local type, selecting and activating Global type and installation-specific settings of the bangle. Hand-Tree doesn’t have clasps and puts on hand thanks to high quality tSIL-10 silicone rubber between gadget body and bracelet. This type of rubber can be exceed the original size in many times without risk of tearing, subsequently obtains the original shape without distortion.
Combining millions of personal air purifiers we can achieve the image of living in a forest. If every inhabitant in a big city would wear such a device, we would be all to breathe easily in a smoggy air.
The material of which the product made is specified by the type of the accessory and may be represented in a series of bracelets, pendants, belts and etc.
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Established in 2003, Electrolux Design Lab is a global design competition open to undergraduate and graduate design students who are invited to present innovative ideas for future households.
Each year Electrolux challenges design students all over the world. The challenge is to create a concept that is relevant to the time and raises questions about what design will be like in the future. In previous years, concepts have been requested for healthy eating, sustainable living, the internet generation and ever-shrinking city spaces for example. In response, young students have submitted designs such as Flatshare, a stackable refrigerator for roommates, Cocoon, a meat and fish maker, and Snail, a portable induction heating concept. The brief for 2013 calls for innovative ideas for urbanisation – Social Cooking, Natural Air and Effortless Cleaning.
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Hand Tree by Alexandr Kostin - Electrolux Design Lab
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