Noa
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Project Description
Initially the user experience was studied, especially the ways in which the hand could interact with the faucet, the mechanism and its geometry.
The resulting geometry of this study is what characterizes NOA with influences from the dials of classic hi-fi devices that was applied to the handle, because of their similarities in the way they are used and interact with the hand. Finally it was obtained an object that plays with pure lines and have a simple and pleasant style at the same time.
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Description of the project
Summary
Initially the user experience was studied, especially the ways in which the hand could interact with the faucet, the mechanism and its geometry.
A starting point was the regulation elements of electronic devices or machines that give rise to an intense and precise interaction with the fingers in their regulation. Based on this, different lines and shapes were explored that could facilitate the regulation of flow and temperature, playing with pure, simple and pleasant lines at the same time.
Finally, it was chosen to represent with the handle the range of motion that it draws in the space, giving presence and value to this detail. This particularity is materialized by using rounded vertices with the intention of providing a pleasant aspect to the use.
With a cylindrical style, Noa expresses a simple and elegant vocabulary, with its intelligent and recognizable shape, in a perfect balance of volumes. The secret of its elegance is the simplicity and harmony transmitted by a timeless design.
Key objectives for sustainability
In makes easier to use the faucet and more intuitive, all this without using superfluous forms or materials, just what is needed.
Key objectives for aesthetics and quality
With a cylindrical style, Noa expresses a simple and elegant vocabulary, with its intelligent and recognizable shape, in a perfect balance of volumes.The secret of its elegance is the simplicity and harmony transmitted by a timeless design.
A starting point was the regulation elements of electronic devices or machines that give rise to an intense and precise interaction with the fingers in their regulation. Based on this, different lines and shapes were explored that could facilitate the regulation of flow and temperature. The way in which the hand interacts with the faucet is the detail where emphasis has been placed on defining its geometry.
The handle represents the range of motion that it draws in the space, giving presence and value to this detail. This particularity is materialized by using rounded vertices with the intention of providing a pleasant aspect to the use.
Key objectives for inclusion
It makes easy to use a facuet
Results in relation to category
What’s new in this product is the way that it represents its most important function, the range of movement of the handle in its regulation, that will clarify the way to use it. Also the introduction of details of other produts similar in functionality but of completly diferent sectors.
The product give a new vision of a classical cylindrical faucet to complete their series.
How Citizens benefit
The design of its handle is intended to guide the user in a subtle way, because its form tells us about how it works, due of its range of movement was materialized. So if the user tilts the handle, the flow is regulated and if he turns it, the temperature is regulated.
Also helps to understand how it works their similarity with the dials of electronical devices, because if you understand how they works, you can understand also how works the handle.
Innovative character
What’s new in this product is the way that it represents its most important function, the range of movement of the handle in its regulation, that will clarify the way to use it. Also the introduction of details of other produts similar in functionality but of completly diferent sectors.
The product give a new vision of a classical cylindrical faucet to complete their series.
