Complex Thoughts Whakamaroke Ringa Whakaaro Whīwhiwhi nā Excel Dryer and Artists for Humanity

Ko te hoahoa Complex Thoughts Whakamaroke Ringa Whakaaro Whīwhiwhi nā Excel Dryer and Artists for Humanity he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2024 A' Design Award Parahi i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Taputapu Wharehoroi me ngā Taputapu Horoi.

ParahiTaputapu Horoi· 2024

Complex Thoughts Whakamaroke Ringa Whakaaro Whīwhiwhi

nā Excel Dryer and Artists for Humanity

Kiritaki: Excel Dryer, Inc.

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Parahi i te Wāhanga Taputapu Horoi

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō Complex Thoughts Whakamaroke Ringa Whakaaro Whīwhiwhi

I mahi tahi a Excel Dryer me te whakahaere kore-huamoni o Boston, a Artists For Humanity, ki te hanga i ngā whakamaroke ringa mīharo rawa o te ao. Mā tā rātou ake hangarau whakaahua matihiko, i āhei a Excel ki te whakawhiti i te toi i hangaia e ngā ringatoi o Artists For Humanity ki runga i ngā uhi o ā rātou whakamaroke ringa. I whakaumu tēnei i tētahi hua pakihi ahumahi hei mahi toi e whakaata ana i te whāinga o Artists For Humanity, e whakakotahi ana i te āheinga mahi me te auahatanga kia mau tonu te hauora me te mā o ō rātou ringa, ā, he hua ātaahua hoki mō ō rātou ruma horoi.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Complex Thoughts Whakamaroke Ringa Whakaaro Whīwhiwhi te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Complex Thoughts Whakamaroke Ringa Whakaaro Whīwhiwhi he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Complex Thoughts Whakamaroke Ringa Whakaaro Whīwhiwhi i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: The Complex Thoughts Xlerator retrofit kit transforms a commercial hand dryer into a functional art piece, enhancing aesthetic and utility in workspaces. Created by the teen artists from Artists for Humanity (AFH), this project exemplifies the integration of art with commercial products while enhancing the environment and fostering community collaboration. The initiative advances hygiene standards while supporting emerging artists, seamlessly merging functionality with creativity.
Inenga & Pēketanga: The retrofit hand dryer has dimensions of 415.925mm x 85.725mm x 660.4mm, optimized for efficient space usage while ensuring maximum performance. In our commitment to sustainability, all of our cardboard waste is transformed into robust inserts that ensure the product's durability and protection against shipping damage. This eco-friendly approach enhances product safety during transit while aligning with our environmental responsibilities.
Tūtohu: Hand Dryer, Artwork, Restroom, Custom Design, Sustainable, Bathroom, Hygiene, Green, Customizable, Xlerator
Hangarau Whakanao: Our design uses proprietary 3D image sublimation technology from France, enabling the transfer of custom artwork onto the hand dryers. A durable, top-seal coating prevents damage from chipping, scratching, or wear.

We are the first in the world to have HPDs and EPDs for our products, illustrating the impact that our products have on health and the environment.

Xlerator EPD: https://go.exceldryer.com/xlerator-epd
Xlerator HPD: https://go.exceldryer.com/xlerator-hpd
Wero Hoahoa: The main challenge was reimagining commercial appliances, traditionally designed for functionality, as artistic objects enhancing spaces. Using AFH's teen artists' art and Excel's proprietary digital image technology, we transferred Complex Thoughts onto the retrofit kit, overcoming creative and technical obstacles. Balancing aesthetic appeal with restroom function, we made a unique product that reflects AFH's artistic ethos, demonstrating innovation in blending art with utility.
Rangahau: The research aimed to transform hand dryers into pieces of art, enhancing restroom aesthetics and user engagement. We combined input from architects, designers, and AFH teens. Results showed increased user satisfaction and engagement. Insights and impacts gained include the importance of aesthetics and art in restrooms. The research influenced business by adding value to a standard product, positively impacted society, and reshaped design thinking by merging functionality with art.
Whakaaweawe: The inspiration for this project came from a desire to give back to the community and empower underutilized teens. Partnering with AFH, we aimed to inspire through a nontraditional medium: transforming everyday objects into art. This initiative reflected commitment to social responsibility, leveraging art and our dryers to give back to the community. The technical foundation is rooted in merging design principles with functional utility, blending creativity, innovation, and community engagement.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: This project started in February 2023 in Boston at the Artists For Humanity facility and finished in April 2023 and will be showcased at a special event at their facility in June 2024.
Rerenga Mahi: The Complex Thoughts Xlerator hand dryer retrofit kit is designed for touchless operation, ensuring hygiene and ease of use. Users simply place their hands under the unit to activate it. The speed and sound levels are adjustable, allowing for a customizable experience tailored to the environment's needs. By merging art with utility, the dryers not only promote proper hand hygiene but also enhance the overall atmosphere, leading to a superior user interaction.
Pātene: Patented. Patent No. US 7,039,301 B1 Excel Dryer, Inc. 2006. United States Patent Office.
Ngā Mema o te Rōpū: Richard Frank
Jason Talbot
Takii Samuels
Evelyn Trans
Lydia Disla
Samuel Quintin
Stephanie Wu
Jenny Nguyen
JingYi Li
Maradia Rene
Samantha Shave
William Gagnon
Joshua Griffing
Debbie Frangie
Justin Kohut
Chris DeGray
Whakamana Whakaahua: Image #1: Photographer Jon Jones, Complex Thoughts, 2023
Image #2: Photographer Jon Jones, Complex Thoughts, 2023
Image #3: Photographer Jon Jones, Complex Thoughts, 2023
Image #4: Photographer Jon Jones, Complex Thoughts, 2023
Image #5: Photographer Jon Jones, Complex Thoughts, 2023
Videographer Tim O’Donnell, Pixela Pictures, The World’s Coolest Hand Dryers! – Artists for Humanity Turns Xlerators into Works of Art, 2023