Complex Thoughts Hand Dryer by Excel Dryer and Artists for Humanity |
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| DESIGN NAME: Complex Thoughts PRIMARY FUNCTION: Hand Dryer INSPIRATION: The inspiration for this project came from a desire to give back to the community and empower underutilized teens. Partnering with AFH, we aimed to inspire through a nontraditional medium: transforming everyday objects into art. This initiative reflected commitment to social responsibility, leveraging art and our dryers to give back to the community. The technical foundation is rooted in merging design principles with functional utility, blending creativity, innovation, and community engagement. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Complex Thoughts Xlerator retrofit kit transforms a commercial hand dryer into a functional art piece, enhancing aesthetic and utility in workspaces. Created by the teen artists from Artists for Humanity (AFH), this project exemplifies the integration of art with commercial products while enhancing the environment and fostering community collaboration. The initiative advances hygiene standards while supporting emerging artists, seamlessly merging functionality with creativity. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The Complex Thoughts Xlerator hand dryer retrofit kit is designed for touchless operation, ensuring hygiene and ease of use. Users simply place their hands under the unit to activate it. The speed and sound levels are adjustable, allowing for a customizable experience tailored to the environment's needs. By merging art with utility, the dryers not only promote proper hand hygiene but also enhance the overall atmosphere, leading to a superior user interaction. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: This project started in February 2023 in Boston at the Artists For Humanity facility and finished in April 2023 and will be showcased at a special event at their facility in June 2024. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Our design uses proprietary 3D image sublimation technology from France, enabling the transfer of custom artwork onto the hand dryers. A durable, top-seal coating prevents damage from chipping, scratching, or wear. We are the first in the world to have HPDs and EPDs for our products, illustrating the impact that our products have on health and the environment. Xlerator EPD: https://go.exceldrye SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: The retrofit hand dryer has dimensions of 415.925mm x 85.725mm x 660.4mm, optimized for efficient space usage while ensuring maximum performance. In our commitment to sustainability, all of our cardboard waste is transformed into robust inserts that ensure the product's durability and protection against shipping damage. This eco-friendly approach enhances product safety during transit while aligning with our environmental responsibilities. TAGS: Hand Dryer, Artwork, Restroom, Custom Design, Sustainable, Bathroom, Hygiene, Green, Customizable, Xlerator RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The research aimed to transform hand dryers into pieces of art, enhancing restroom aesthetics and user engagement. We combined input from architects, designers, and AFH teens. Results showed increased user satisfaction and engagement. Insights and impacts gained include the importance of aesthetics and art in restrooms. The research influenced business by adding value to a standard product, positively impacted society, and reshaped design thinking by merging functionality with art. CHALLENGE: The main challenge was reimagining commercial appliances, traditionally designed for functionality, as artistic objects enhancing spaces. Using AFH's teen artists' art and Excel's proprietary digital image technology, we transferred Complex Thoughts onto the retrofit kit, overcoming creative and technical obstacles. Balancing aesthetic appeal with restroom function, we made a unique product that reflects AFH's artistic ethos, demonstrating innovation in blending art with utility. ADDED DATE: 2024-02-21 21:46:50 TEAM MEMBERS (16) : Richard Frank, Jason Talbot, Takii Samuels, Evelyn Trans, Lydia Disla, Samuel Quintin, Stephanie Wu, Jenny Nguyen, JingYi Li, Maradia Rene, Samantha Shave, William Gagnon, Joshua Griffing, Debbie Frangie, Justin Kohut and Chris DeGray IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Photographer Jon Jones, Complex Thoughts, 2023 Image #2: Photographer Jon Jones, Complex Thoughts, 2023 Image #3: Photographer Jon Jones, Complex Thoughts, 2023 Image #4: Photographer Jon Jones, Complex Thoughts, 2023 Image #5: Photographer Jon Jones, Complex Thoughts, 2023 Videographer Tim O’Donnell, Pixela Pictures, The World’s Coolest Hand Dryers! – Artists for Humanity Turns Xlerators into Works of Art, 2023 PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Patented. Patent No. US 7,039,301 B1 Excel Dryer, Inc. 2006. United States Patent Office. |
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NAME: Excel Dryer, Inc. PROFILE: Excel Dryer manufactures the finest American-made, touchless hand dryers and accessories to help commercial facilities create a hygienic restroom environment. Their products created the high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryer category, redefining the public perception of hand dryers and setting a new standard for performance, reliability, and sustainability. The company’s safe, hygienic hand drying solutions provide an effective way to achieve completely dry hands, the top defense against the spread of germs. |
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Complex Thoughts Hand Dryer by Excel Dryer and Artists For Humanity is Winner in Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design Category, 2023 - 2024.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Excel Dryer and Artists for Humanity. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Excel Dryer and Artists for Humanity. |
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