GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2017
On October 4th (Wednesday), the results of the 2017 Good Design Award were announced. ”] [Security] won the award.
Among the award-winning products, the i+ Meeting Furniture Series was selected as one of the "GOOD DESIGN BEST 100".
i+meeting furniture series
This is a meeting furniture series that combines functionality and design for use in office conference rooms and meeting spaces. The design is inspired by highly designed chairs and cabinets, and is inspired by brass instruments, embodying the ultimate in minimalism.
Evaluation Comments from the “Good Design” Committee
Rather than furniture with new design elements added as a result of added functionality, we create sophisticated noiseless furniture that is simply constructed from ordinary materials and includes the necessary functional elements without making any noise. The result is a furniture series that realizes this method. In order to establish an overall image, it was praised for the fact that even the details in hidden areas were processed to be as thorough and noiseless as the front areas. This is a product that has the potential to become a standard in the future.
Mediwork Cart Type S
Itoki's unique nurse cart is equipped with a handle that can be used in any direction, allowing it to handle a variety of nursing tasks depending on the situation. In order to improve usability, the tray has a mounting structure that makes it easy to access from the surrounding area so that it is easy to take out the items stored in the tray. By keeping the main unit compact and maximizing the capacity of the tray, you can store a large amount of items needed for work inside the tray. In addition, the shape is simple and the unevenness is reduced, making it easier to clean.
Evaluation Comments from the “Good Design” Committee
The feature of this design is the concept of an omnidirectional cart, which was inspired by the actual usage situations of nurses in the changing medical field, including the digitization of medical records. Designs inspired by on-site observations include a handle that runs all around the table top so that it can be used in any direction, X-shaped legs that do not get in the way when pushed in any direction, and a single column structure that improves access to the tray. Each design element is very persuasive.
medistand
Based on field research, the most important point for nurses when it comes to IV stands is safety, and by making the support S-shaped and eccentric, it is possible to hang a large IV pack on the center hook of the ring top without compromising stability. Can be operated. Also, the top ring hits the curtain first, so it won't get caught on curtains, etc. The product can be held both vertically and horizontally, allowing it to be used by patients in various conditions, while also providing convenience in the hospital with a hook that can secure bags, etc., to create a safe product.
Evaluation Comments from the “Good Design” Committee
The S-shaped off-centre strut allows large infusion packs to be hung on the center hook of the ring top without compromising stability, and all packs can be accessed from many directions. Because the ring top hits the curtain first than the top hook, there is less risk of getting caught and falling, and the design was praised for meeting the needs of safety and stability based on research conducted on site.
Disaster mitigation building materials “Highly earthquake resistant partition G” and “Seismic control partition X”
Although it is not possible to prevent earthquake disasters themselves, it is possible to reduce the risk in the event of a disaster. Based on this concept, the "Disaster Mitigation Building Materials" series is developing products in the field of interior building materials to provide a safe and secure space for everyone to work in. "High Earthquake Resistant Partition G" is a product that flexibly follows the movements of buildings, ceilings, and partitions to reduce the risk of collapse, even when the maximum possible displacements of buildings, ceilings, and partitions overlap during a major earthquake. "Seismic control partition Products that increase safety.
Evaluation Comments from the “Good Design” Committee
In addition to having excellent seismic isolation, the window is highly functional because it has an appropriate amount of play, so no load is placed on the window. Although it has a subtle internal structure design that the user does not notice, it is considered to have an excellent structure.
security
A contactless IC card reader that controls entry and exit at the entrances and exits of offices, etc. Individuals are authenticated using IC cards or numeric keypad input, and entry and exit is permitted. This product has a design that makes it easy to see the ○ and × of the authentication result, whether you are holding up your card or using your finger on the numeric keypad. In order to blend seamlessly into spaces such as entrances, it has a thin design with a thickness of 8mm, and a flat numeric keypad to keep it as simple as possible.
Evaluation Comments from the “Good Design” Committee
As an interface for managing entry/exit, we have created a simple and clean design that blends into the entrance space with functions such as graphic processing that makes it easy to read the ○/x of the authentication result even from the position where the authentication card is held up, and standards compliance that corresponds to standard outlet box dimensions. It was praised for its combination of shape and texture. Furthermore, the firm's basic stance as a company can be seen in the fact that they have inherited the authentication result ○ icon from the card entrance system released in 2006 without changing it easily.
For more information about the Good Design Award, please visit the Good Design Award official website.
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