Arc ARC – Mea Holoi Niho Wai no ka Lūʻau na Allen Chou and Dosun Shin

ʻO Arc ARC – Mea Holoi Niho Wai no ka Lūʻau na Allen Chou and Dosun Shin he mea lanakila hanohano loa o ka 2025 A' Design Award Hao ma ka Māhele Hoʻokūkū Hoʻolālā Nani, Mālama Pilikino a me Huahana Hoʻonani.

HaoHuahana Hoʻonani· 2025

Arc ARC – Mea Holoi Niho Wai no ka Lūʻau

na Allen Chou and Dosun Shin

Mea Lanakila A' Design Award Hao ma ka Māhele Huahana Hoʻonani

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Nānā ma A' Design Award Hoʻolaha Nūhou Hōʻailona Makana

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Ka Hoʻolālā

E Pili Ana iā Arc ARC – Mea Holoi Niho Wai no ka Lūʻau

He mea holoi niho wai ʻo ARC i hoʻolālāʻia e kūpono i ka hana lūʻau i kēlā me kēia lā. Hoʻopili ʻia ʻo ARC i ka hōʻea wai o ka lūʻau a hoʻohana i ke kaomi wai e kū nei, no laila ʻaʻohe uila a ʻaʻohe pakuhi e pono ai. Loaʻa i ka lima paʻa kahi poʻo kahe wai ʻehā ala hiki ke hoʻololi ʻia, kahi e hoʻomaʻemaʻe ai ma waena o nā niho a ma ka laina o nā ʻīʻī. ʻEkolu hoʻonohonoho hiki ke hoʻoponopono ʻia e ʻae i ke kahe wai palupalu a i ʻole ke kahe wai ikaika aʻe, a hoʻololi kekahi pihi hana lehulehu ma waena o nā kahe wai. Loaʻa hoʻi kahi wahi mālama liʻiliʻi, kūpaʻa i ka wai, me kahi hoʻopili maneki e paʻa ai ʻo ARC ke ʻole i ka hoʻohana ʻia.

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E Pili Ana i ka A' Design Award Hao

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Arc ARC – Mea Holoi Niho Wai no ka Lūʻau i ka A' Design Award Hao, he ʻike hoʻohanohano i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā maikaʻi e hoʻokō ana i nā koi ʻoihana a ʻoihana hana i manaʻo ʻia mai nā mea hoʻokumu i hana maikaʻi ʻia. Hōʻike nā lanakila Hao i ka mākau nui, ka loea kiʻekiʻe, ka ʻike akamai a me ka hiki hana noʻeau o ka poʻe i hana iā lākou. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Arc ARC – Mea Holoi Niho Wai no ka Lūʻau he mea hoʻokumu i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia e pono a hou. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Hao e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka ʻoihana a loaʻa nā ʻano ʻenehana mākaukau i hui pū ʻia me ka ʻike hana a me ka makakoho. Mahalo ʻia ka hoʻolālā Arc ARC – Mea Holoi Niho Wai no ka Lūʻau no kona nānā pono a ua hoʻolālā ʻia e hāʻawi i nā hoʻomaikaʻi ola e kōkua ai i ka hana ʻana i ka honua i wahi maikaʻi aku.

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Nā ʻAno Kūʻokoʻa: ARC is an innovative shower water flosser designed to seamlessly integrate into your daily shower routine, making oral hygiene more convenient and efficient. By utilizing the existing water pressure from your shower hose, ARC eliminates the need for electricity or batteries, offering a sustainable and hassle-free solution for water flossing. Its ergonomic design includes a replaceable 4-way water stream head, ensuring thorough cleaning between teeth and along the gum line. Users can customize the water pressure to their preference, allowing for a gentle or more intensive flossing experience. When not in use, ARC can be neatly stored in its compact, moisture-resistant storage station, keeping it easily accessible while maintaining cleanliness. By incorporating water flossing into a familiar setting, ARC encourages consistency, making it easier to develop and maintain a healthy oral care routine.
Nā Ana a me ka Hoʻopili: Dimension of the shower floss: 186 mm (H) x 12 mm (W) x 35.5 mm (D)
Weight of the shower floss: ~300 grams
Water tube length: 1.5 meters
Dimension of the storage station: 116.5 mm (H) x 48.5 mm (W) x 48 mm (D)
Weight of the shower floss: ~500 grams
Water Pressure Levels: 3 adjustable settings
Floss Head: Replaceable 4-way water stream head
Storage Station: Moisture-resistant, compact, magnetic attachment
Power Source: Powered by water pressure from the shower, no electricity required
Nā Lepili: Shower water flosser, sustainable oral care, water pressure, hygiene innovation, time-saving design, shower accessories, environmental friendly, replaceable floss head, minimalist design, convenient storage
ʻEnehana Hana: The ARC water flosser is built with durable, moisture-resistant materials, including ABS plastic for the housing and a silicone water seal to prevent water damage. The 4-way water stream head is made of BPA-free plastic and soft rubber for a comfortable and effective flossing experience. It's assembled using injection molding. The device functions using minimal energy, relying on the water pressure from your shower.
Pilikia Hoʻolālā: The biggest challenge was designing the mouthpiece to be both comfortable and effective with the water stream technology. I used myself as a test subject, experimenting with different shapes and looking at mouthguard designs for inspiration. I also prototyped various designs using 3D printing to test the fit and comfort. The goal was to create a mouthpiece that allowed the water to reach all areas of the mouth without discomfort or splashing, ensuring a smooth and effective flossing experience.
Noiʻi: Type of Research: Design research with an emphasis on user behavior and product functionality
Research Objectives: To create an easy and sustainable oral care solution
Methodology: User interviews, market analysis, competitor product testing to identify pain points in string flossing and water flossing
Data Collection: Interviewed some friends and family members on their own experience of flossing. Collected product reviews online on each type of flossing device.
Results: Insights revealed that shower-use water flosser is convenient to use, space-saving, requires no charging, more affordable and thus is a more appealing option for those who prioritize those benefits
Insights and Impacts: The research validated the need for a product that saves time and reduces the complexity of flossing, ultimately promoting healthier oral care habits
Effect on Real-Life Phenomena: ARC's design addresses the growing demand for time-saving, environmentally-friendly solutions in personal care, positively impacting consumers and medical and hospitality industries.
Hoʻoulu Manaʻo: ARC was inspired by the desire to simplify daily routines and promote healthier habits. Combining the act of flossing with showering makes it easier to incorporate oral hygiene into a busy lifestyle. The goal was to create a seamless, time-saving solution that fits naturally into daily habits, making flossing more accessible and efficient without adding extra steps or hassle.
Ka Lōʻihi o ka Papahana: The project started in January 2024 and finished in May 2024.
Kaʻina Hana: To set up ARC, simply attach it to your shower hose. The water pressure from your shower powers the flosser, and the adjustable settings allow you to customize the water flow for a personalized experience. Press the multi-function button to switch between different water streams, and glide the floss head along your teeth for a thorough clean. The device can be easily stored in the compact, moisture-resistant storage station when not in use.
Nā Lālā Hui: Allen Chou
Nā Kuleana Kiʻi: Image #1: Creator Allen Chou, Dosun Shin, Rendering, 2024
Image #2: Creator Allen Chou, Dosun Shin, Rendering, 2024
Image #3: Creator Allen Chou, Dosun Shin, Rendering, 2024
Image #4: Creator Allen Chou, Dosun Shin, Rendering, 2024
Image #5: Creator Allen Chou, Dosun Shin, Rendering, 2024