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10 winners of iF Design 2021 respond creatively to the pandemic

Inspiring designers put their skills to the test and showed their creative response to the challenges imposed by the pandemic

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Submitted at Jun 21, 2021, 10:00 AM

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10 winners of iF Design 2021 respond creatively to the pandemic
iF Design 2021; creatives; design; pandemic

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With inspiring visions ranging from self-cleaning robots to disinfectant public showers, smart technology proves how it can adapt and evolve in any situation. This is what the winning projects of the iF Design Award 2021 are all about, presenting ideas that diffuse the risk of viruses by while embracing the ever-changing normality. Check out 10 winners of iF Design 2021 below who are examples of how the creative use of design can help us adapt to life during the pandemic.

1. Airluna - Hong Kong


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Airluna is an air purifying lamp that promises to destroy up to 99.9% of the virus present in the air. Equipped with PACO nanotechnology, the lamp can even break down microbes smaller than COVID-19, including harmful chemicals and odors.

2. Spindiag Rhonda - Germany


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With the pandemic spreading across the world, PCR testing is becoming increasingly common. The German product Spindiag Rhonda gives anyone the opportunity to perform their own test. The fact that the procedure can be performed at home allows those at risk to take the test and be isolated in just 40 minutes.

3. The Clean Zone – South Korea


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The Clean Zone is the solution for good hygiene before entering enclosed spaces. The shower-type facility is equipped with a sink, cooling mist and ultraviolet light to sterilize the body . Amid the pandemic, the packaged system can be ideal in parks or any public space where a large number of people interact.

4. A brief speculation on autonomous health - Netherlands


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The Chinese design 'DEEBOT N9+' is a self-cleaning device that promises to help users when sanitizing products – no matter what they are.

6. Virutect - Japan


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“Virutect” is the answer to Covid-19 or other viruses that stick to tables, walls, doors and other surfaces. Instead of constantly worrying about avoiding contact with these areas, the Japanese-designed product features antiviral and antibacterial fabrics that protect 100% against germs.

7. Touchless Toilet – China


iF Design 2021; creatives; design; pandemic

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Ideal for flights, the Chinese-made "touchless toilet" uses sensors and actuators to reduce the possibility of virus transmission. With a wave of the hand, passengers can activate the flush valve, the water tap, the toilet lid, and the toilet seat. toilet, the soap dispenser and even the door lock.

8. Midea Q3 - China


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“Midea Q3” is the ideal touchless vacuum cleaner . The Chinese product allows the customer to use voice command to clean the filter and even remove the product’s dust bin. Built with an electric motor, the appliance is also efficient and sustainable. .

9. SAP 001 - Japan


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The Japanese air freshener "SAP 001" is designed to remove odors and also disinfect up to 99.9% of airborne bacteria. Equipped with a catalyst and ozone oxidative action, the device can actually neutralize the cause of odors. Anything that remains on the surface of the catalyst is then decomposed with heat , which in turn regenerates the power to the device.

10. The bloom slim - China


iF Design 2021; creatives; design; pandemic

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Last on the list is a fancy-looking disinfectant that keeps your oral health at optimum levels. “ The bloom slim ,” designed in China, can accommodate toothbrushes of various types and sizes, offering fast and automatic sterilization every six hours. By preventing bacteria, the device ensures that every user no longer needs to worry about gum disease or other infections.