Qi2
Multi-Modularized Water Purifier for PLAINLIV TAIWAN CO., LTD.
The idea of Qi2 came from the concept of array and building blocks, also the philosophy of ergonomics. Breaking the design frame of existing water filters, constructing all of possibilities with the simplest element. Compared with the existing water filters, Qi2 provides users with flexible filter cartridge selection from one to multiple combinations. As seen, Waterway and Cartridge will be replaced simultaneously, thus no more dirty waterway.
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Unique Properties
Our mobilized state-of-the-art design allows consumers to D.I.Y. whatever water purifier function and whenever they need. It has solid filter cartridge design, so the combined cartridges becomes the purifier itself. It's time-saving by replacing patented filter cartridges. With modular cartridge, it can be easily switched between RO, UV and direct drinking systems. We also have optional filters or functions from one to multiple combinations, more like IoT censoring module, flavor/taste module and instant cooling/heating module.
Tags
Modular design, Water, Purifier, Filter, Water Treatment, QI, water purification system, water filter, filter cartridge
Production Technology
The realization of sluice-type replacement method comes from the plastic injection machine. We noticed that the injection machine must overcome the high liquid pressure with no leakage, so it could be achieved the same as in the waterway. With designated parameters in the plastic production for our design, we make the waterway water-tight, which owns 2 invention patents, as well as the elegant outlook.
Design Challenge
Simplified modulized design make it easier not only for user but also for manufacturing. Replaceable waterway reduces the usage of the whole water purifiers, thus reduces the resources of the planet.
Project Duration
By doing global water purifier market research in Winter 2018, we started the project workshop in Taiwan. With proposed blueprint, design validation, engineering validation, product validation, and then trial production in Summer 2020, our Qi2 product is honored to receive the Gold Medal Award among 535 pieces in the Taiwan Innotech Expo in September. The mass production and delivery is scheduled in November 2020 before Christmas season.
Operation Flow
Straight forward and easy to install, add, reduce and replace filter cartridges with simple tool and supporting rods inside the product package.
Research
The team realized that user has been troubled by traditional purifier after brainstorming with collecting market data and conducting some user experience workshops. Form Follows Function was then integrated into our design for the product.
Inspiration
The design comes from the ARRAY of BRICKs. Water purification needs multiple combinations of water treatment methods depending on the water quality, just like ARRAY of BRICKs. The water treatment methods have been built into different modules or filter cartridges, such as PolyPropylene, Active Carbon, Ultra Violet, UltraFiltration and Reverse Osmosis etc.. The household consumers can then make their own choice of water purifiers simply by the water quality of the area they lives, and they can easily add, reduce and replace filter cartridges at any time at any conveniences by their own.
Image Credits
PLAINLIV TAIWAN CO., LTD., 2020. Video Credits Followed by PLAINLIV TAIWAN CO., LTD., 2020.
Project Overview
Qi2 Multi-Modularized Water Purifier has been a Silver winner in the Home Appliances Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
PLAINLIV TAIWAN CO., LTD. was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Qi2 Multi-Modularized Water Purifier.
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PLAINLIV TAIWAN CO., LTD. Unveils Qi2: A Multi-Modularized Water Purifier with Revolutionary Design
PLAINLIV TAIWAN CO., LTD. introduces Qi2, a groundbreaking water purifier that offers consumers the flexibility to customize their water treatment methods based on their specific needs, revolutionizing the traditional water purification process.
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