Eave
Control Terminal for HDL Automation Co., Ltd.
This smart control panel, Eave, reflects respect and innovation towards traditional culture, ingeniously integrating elements of Jiangnan water towns to combine aesthetics with functionality, expanding the concept of Harmony Between Man and Nature from ancient Chinese philosophy into a visual feedback. Not only is it easy to operate and supports multiple control methods, but it also offers intuitive lighting feedback, enhancing user experience. Of particular note is the added elderly care mode, which highlights deep seated humanitarian concern, making technology better serve daily life.
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Unique Properties
This is a smart panel inspired by the Jiangnan water town landscape, offering a comfortable, convenient, and secure interactive experience for users. It balances aesthetics with functionality, expanding the concept of Harmony Between Man and Nature from ancient Chinese philosophy into a visual feedback of Eastern aesthetics. It integrates environmental control, energy management and other functions, achieving interconnection of whole house devices and enhancing living comfort and convenience.
Tags
Home Smart Control Panel, Jiangnan Water Town, Natural Elements, Chinese Aesthetics, Special Group Care Design
Production Technology
The main body of the product is crafted from 6063 aluminium alloy, offering corrosion and scratch resistance. The button cover surface utilises sandblasting anodisation to achieve an imitation stone texture, while the knob surface employs mirror polished anodisation. Bearings and optical tracking sensors are applied at the knob position to ensure smooth rotation.
Design Challenge
Combining traditional aesthetics with modern technology posed a challenge during the R and D process. The smart control panel presents graceful eave lines horizontally and simulates the delicate flow of water vertically, symbolising the traditional architectural style and water forms of Jiangnan water towns. The elegance of Jiangnan is blended in one, allowing users to experience the charm of Eastern aesthetics and feel the intertwining of tradition and modernity, nature and craftsmanship.
Project Duration
The project was designed and developed in Guangzhou in June 2023 and launched in China in October 2024.
Operation Flow
This device supports control methods of knob, button, and mobile app. It meets various functions such as intelligent adjustment, remote control, security monitoring, and energy saving management. The knob indicator intuitively displays the working status through various light effects, providing users with a convenient, intelligent, and energy efficient experience. Moreover, Eave features an elderly care mode that synchronises the sleep status and fall alerts of the elderly to caregivers.
Research
Smart panels in the market often focus excessively on functionality and a tech forward appearance, overlooking the integration with traditional aesthetics. To this end, the design team delved into the cultural connotations and aesthetic characteristics of Jiangnan water towns, developing this smart panel. The aim was to showcase the natural scenery and humanistic sentiment of Jiangnan water towns through unique design language, offering users a brand new interactive experience.
Inspiration
The design inspiration comes from the small bridges, flowing water, and houses of Jiangnan water towns. Employing graceful eave lines and the delicate flow of water, it symbolises the traditional architectural style of Jiangnan water towns and the natural beauty of flowing water. This not only embodies the Eastern philosophy of Harmony Between Man and Nature, emphasising the harmonious coexistence of humanity and nature, but also bestows the product with cultural heritage and aesthetic value.
Project Overview
Eave Control Terminal has been a Platinum winner in the Digital and Electronic Device Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.
Image Credits
For design images and photos please credit Hdl Automation Co., Ltd..
Platinum Recognition
Hdl Automation Co., Ltd. was recognized with the coveted Platinum A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Eave Control Terminal.
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