2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Smart Solar Bench

Entrant

Shanghai ZEMSO Urban Furniture Technology Co., Ltd.

Category

Furniture Design - Smart / Tech-Integrated Furniture

Client's Name

Shanghai ZEMSO Urban Furniture Technology Co., Ltd.

Country / Region

China

About The Entry

The Smart Solar Bench integrates green energy, smart technology, and humanistic care. Breaking through the functional boundaries of traditional public facilities, the bench becomes an interactive bridge connecting citizens with the city.

The Smart Solar Bench features an innovative tiered energy system: The photovoltaic panels on the bench surface convert solar energy into electricity for charging small devices like mobile phones, enabling energy self-sufficiency for public facilities. The bench is also connected to the municipal power supply to support high-power demands, including seat heating to keep users warm on cold winter days. With stable power, the bench supports Bluetooth music playback, low-power lighting, and smart mosquito repellent functions, transforming it from a simple resting spot into a multifunctional public service platform that combines practicality, safety, and emotional care. At night, the bench’s built-in lighting system not only provides illumination but also intelligently changes colors to enhance user interaction and create a vibrant atmosphere for holidays and city events.

In terms of craftsmanship, the heat dissipation structure at the bottom of the bench, paired with an eco-friendly plastic-wood material, helps prevent overheating in summer. The zoned modular structure ensures quick installation and easy maintenance, lowering long-term operation and maintenance costs while promoting the sustainable development of urban infrastructure.

Credits

Shanghai ZEMSO Urban Furniture Technology Co., Ltd.
Jia Li
Shanghai ZEMSO Urban Furniture Technology Co., Ltd.
Yue Zhang
Shanghai ZEMSO Urban Furniture Technology Co., Ltd.
Keyue Li
Shanghai ZEMSO Urban Furniture Technology Co., Ltd.
Yagang Xu
Shanghai ZEMSO Urban Furniture Technology Co., Ltd.
Zibo Lu
Shanghai ZEMSO Urban Furniture Technology Co., Ltd.
Shuichang Chen
Shanghai ZEMSO Urban Furniture Technology Co., Ltd.
Hao Niu
Shanghai ZEMSO Urban Furniture Technology Co., Ltd.
Dong Shen
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