2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Robam “Raindrop Zen” Kitchen Series

Entrant Company

Hangzhou Robam Appliances Co., Ltd.

Category

Conceptual Design - New Category: Kitchen Accessories / Appliances

Client's Name

杭州老板电器股份有限公司

Country / Region

China

[Raindrop Zen] Kitchen Series harmonizes Eastern philosophy with modern culinary technology. Inspired by the Zen concept, the range hood and stove feature a raindrop, ripple and monk's alms bowl-inspired design with fluid-optimized air duct (32m³/min suction at 58dB and with 82% thermal efficiency).
Proprietary "Natural Ingredient Palette" technology exposes Barley White and Arctic Cod Silver, delivering aesthetics and durability. The interactive "Light-Sound Zen" system introduces droplet-shaped knobs with dynamic light feedback and ambient soundscapes for immersive experiences. Product elements materialize Zen principles: a 360° translucent control panel, and its four raindrop-shaped pot supports embody the Zen wisdom. This allows users to watch ripples, touch warm textures, hear Zen rainfall-like tones, transforming cooking into Zen mindfulness for both high performance and spiritual respite.
The series embodies eco-consciousness throughout its lifecycle, achieving range hood's 0.5W standby power. Carbon-neutral manufacturing reduces 12kg CO2 per unit throughout its lifecycle. Its "slow-cooking" design philosophy curbs takeout reliance. The companion "Chef AI" APP potentially cuts food waste by 15%, establishing a new industry benchmark for "cultural sustainability" and "environmental sustainability".
This product integrates Eastern philosophy into modern living through culinary rituals, transmitting cultural essence via daily cooking. Its "Kitchen Zen" concept redefines modern family bonding, increasing shared meal preparation time. These innovations also establish a tripartite development paradigm merging functional hardware + emotional interaction + cultural narrative, offering new methodology for smart home design.

Credits

Suping Zhong
Yuan Li
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