2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Oasis

Entrant

Furryfriends

Category

Product Design - Animals & Pets

Client's Name

Qixuan Fan

Country / Region

China

Oasis is more than just a resting amenity for the modern urban cat; it stands as the world's first intelligent pet companion engineered around the concept of "Affective Computing." Addressing the core pain points of fast-paced urban living—separation anxiety, under-stimulated indoor environments, and the deficit in quality human-pet interaction—Oasis was conceived to redefine the deep bond between owner and animal. By seamlessly fusing home aesthetics with cutting-edge sensing technology, it creates a "sanctuary of calm" that proactively perceives, interprets, and responds to a feline's emotional needs. In terms of form, Oasis is the ultimate expression of "Organic Minimalism." Drawing inspiration from pebbles smoothed by millennia of water flow and solitary islands in the sea, the design abandons the cold, rigid straight lines of traditional electronics in favor of a rounded, soft, and enveloping spherical form. Visually, the body is elegantly divided into two parts: the "Island" and the "Islet." The upper section, a matte injection-molded shell with a warm touch, features a 45-degree reclined curve that perfectly accommodates a cat’s natural, lounging posture, flowing like a water droplet. The lower section serves as a stable base wrapped in high-end recycled fabric. This wool-blend texture, reminiscent of Danish furniture, not only provides tactile warmth but also dissolves the alienation often associated with tech products, allowing Oasis to sit within the modern home as naturally as an art sculpture. Furthermore, the design balances the release of natural instincts with the need for two-way interaction. A concealed ambient light system projects dynamic patterns on the floor, such as water ripples or swaying tree shadows, to stimulate an indoor cat's hunting instincts, while a magnetic top interface supports interchangeable modules like a "Herbal Garden" or "Puzzle Feeder" to maintain engagement. For the owner, the dedicated App transforms raw data into a "Cat Daily"—a visualized emotional chart presented as heartwarming cards. Combined with two-way audio and remote treat dispensing, it allows owners to provide immediate emotional responses from anywhere.

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