2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Smart Pet Folding Water Fountain

Entrant

Guangdong Bartook Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Animals & Pets

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

This product is a smart pet water fountain that seamlessly fuses aesthetics with functionality. Designed to harmonize with modern home interiors while satisfying the natural instincts of cats, its core philosophy centers on "invisible care," achieved through a minimalist design language and deeply human-centric features.
Addressing the limitations of traditional dispensers—such as obtrusive designs, unnatural drinking angles, and a lack of true intelligence—this product offers a comprehensive solution. It tackles the industry-wide pain point of feline dehydration by employing scientific design principles that actively encourage healthier drinking habits.
Every detail is engineered for the reality of shared living between humans and pets. The device features a seamless cylindrical unibody that operates at a whisper-quiet level (<30dB). Water quality is guaranteed to human drinking standards via UV sterilization and triple-layer filtration, while a soft ambient light intuitively indicates water levels. It is also compatible with power banks, ensuring operation during power outages. Versatility is key: the collapsible tank reduces the unit’s volume by two-thirds, making it perfect for travel, cleaning, and daily use. The ergonomics mimic nature, featuring a 3° tilted surface and an optimal 12cm height to replicate a mountain stream; this reduces spinal pressure and stimulates the urge to drink. Technologically, it employs a microwave radar for 360° blind-spot-free sensing. Coupled with three distinct modes (Single Cat, Multi-Cat, and Smart), it proactively adapts to different feline personalities. An AI health system tracks hydration data in real-time, automatically pushing alerts for abnormalities to help owners scientifically safeguard their pets' health. Unlike "pseudo-smart" products that prioritize feature bloat over experience, or "superficial minimalism" that sacrifices utility for appearance, this fountain achieves a unity of design, technology, and emotion. By dissolving the utilitarian feel through pure form, replacing limited infrared sensors with omnidirectional radar, and substituting mechanical responses with AI algorithms, it elevates the water fountain from a mere appliance to an essential lifestyle companion.

Credits

Zhou Xiaoyang, Huang Jinmao, Zuo Tianlong
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