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Biophilic smart humidifier concept also functions as a plant pot

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It isn’t just outdoors that air quality can be a problem. The recent years have made us acutely aware that even indoors, the air we breathe isn’t always in its best state. Even disregarding pollutants, the air inside our houses or rooms can be bereft of moisture, leading not only to discomfort but also respiratory issues. That’s why not only air purifiers but also humidifiers have become so popular of late, though most of their designs leave a lot to be desired. Fortunately, there seems to be a wave of creativity washing over this market, producing designs that blend better into living spaces or push the boundaries of what an appliance can do, like this minimalist humidifier concept that also gives a home to nature’s own purifiers: plants.

Designer: NOI Creative Design Studio

There’s a reason why interior designers always recommend placing plants in living areas, and not just because they look good. They have the natural ability to clean the air around us, purifying and releasing just the right amount of moisture. Of course, just a few plants can no longer handle our poor air quality by themselves, and they’ll definitely need a little help to ensure the quality of life of the humans they’re living with. That’s the core concept of the ACQUAIR design, a smart humidifier and air purifier that tries to combine technology and nature in an aesthetic design.

ACQUAIR is actually two products in one, a smart humidifier and a pot for a single-stem plant. These two parts share the same water tank that both nourishes the plant and sprays moisturized mist to meet the required humidity in the air. The latter is determined using sensors, intelligently adjusting the mist depending on the temperature and amount of humidity already present. There’s very little human intervention needed other than refilling the tank once in a while.

With this system, both the plant and the smart appliance can work together to ensure the comfort and health of the people living inside the space. The small plant can utilize its own natural abilities to purify the air while also living on the same water used to humidify the air. It also serves an aesthetic value, displaying a symbol of life and health in a simple yet elegant pot. Unfortunately, the concept doesn’t go deep enough to detail the device’s features for helping keep the plant alive beyond just water. It definitely has room for improvement, like utilizing sensors to also monitor the health of the plant itself.

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This eye-catching terrarium is the tabletop air purifier you never knew you needed

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Recent events have made people more conscious of the air they breathe indoors, leading to a rise in the purchase and production of air-purifying appliances. Of course, these machines are not new, and they have been undergoing a phase of evolution in terms of features as well as aesthetics. At the end of the day, however, air purifiers and humidifiers still use artificial methods and non-sustainable materials that eventually harm the environment while trying to enhance human lives. Thankfully, all hope is not lost, thanks to an innovative and sleek device that purifies and hydrates the air using more natural means by harnessing the power of Nature’s secret miracle worker: moss.

Designer: Yoonsang Kim of Mosslab

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Moss might carry some negative connotations, but these rootless plants play a critical role in the survival of animal and human life on the planet, thanks to how much they contribute to the oxygen in the atmosphere. These are nature’s natural air filters that require so little maintenance that they can survive for months without a single drop of moisture. It is this superpower that Moss Air is using to deliver clean air to your home in a sustainable and elegant design that will have you become the talk of your neighborhood and friends. Especially when they behold the LED mood lightning that lets you witness the moss waking up from slumber as the mist falls and fills the panel.

Moss Air’s moss panel filters out fine dust and converts carbon dioxide into oxygen, providing a fresher and greener living environment.

Why Moss? It removes fine dust particles and has an incredible capacity to convert CO2 into oxygen much more efficiently than most types of trees.

At first glance, Moss Air looks like a mini terrarium, but it definitely stands out even among its peers. Its predominantly white body, transparent facade, and tall, slender form make it a perfect fit for any desk, coffee table, or bedside drawer, practically anywhere you need a breath of fresh air and a sight for sore eyes. The visible moss filter adds a much-needed touch of green to modern homes, and its refreshing scent makes you feel like you’re taking a relaxing stroll through a fresh forest just after sunrise.

The magnetic ball at the top of Moss Air acts as a mechanism for mode switching. Simply roll the magnetic ball across the top of the device to open and close the humidifier hole.

Humidifier Mode – Ball in rest position.

Terrarium Mode – Ball covering humidity opening.

Of course, Moss Air isn’t just a pretty face to show off. Behind the moss is an invisible water tank that serves two purposes, depending on the device’s mode. It creates a gentle mist that falls upon the wall of moss to keep it green and in tip-top shape, but at the push of the strong magnetic ball on top, that mist becomes a gentle upward spray of purified and humidified air. The secret to this process is the moss’s natural ability to filter fine dust, remove impurities and toxins from the air, and convert carbon dioxide into oxygen. It’s the ultimate green air purifying solution that would put HEPA filters and UV light chambers to shame.

The Moss Filter panel is super simple to change if needed. Simply press the two side tabs in, pop out, and press the new one in place until it clicks.

With up to 8 hours of battery life, Moss Air can be moved around the home with you.

Bring Nature with Moss

Despite the seemingly magical way the Moss Air works, using it couldn’t be simpler. That stylish magnetic ball on top is really the only thing you need to move to switch between modes, and you don’t need to worry about it rolling or falling off because of the strong magnetic force that keeps it in place. The terrarium is self-watering, so all you really need to do is refill the water in the tank periodically. Best of all, the moss panel and paper filter for the water tank are easily replaceable and sustainable, making the Moss Air nearly immortal. So why settle for ugly, hulking appliances just to breathe clean and hydrated air? With the Moss Air terrarium, air purifier, and humidifier in one, you not only get a more natural and more sustainable way to get healthy air anytime, you also get a beautiful piece of decor that brings a touch of nature into your life.

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Non-electric humidifier also serves as charming desk or shelf decoration

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The quality of air that we have around us doesn’t simply depend on the lack of pollutants or harmful substances. The amount of humidity can also be a determining factor in the comfort and health of the people living inside the space. Fortunately, we can also control this aspect of our environment, at least when we need to increase the humidity in a room. There are plenty of humidifiers in the market today, but almost all of them have one thing in common. They rely on electricity to work, which isn’t a sustainable way of living. Fortunately, there are a growing number of such tools that are adopting more natural methods, and this mini humidifier, in particular, accomplishes that while also acting as an eye-catching piece of decoration for your home.

Designer: Barbora Adamonyte-Kei

Low humidity has been a problem since the beginning of human civilization, and our ancient ancestors had ways of dealing with that, even when there was no electricity or machines to do it for them. The most common method that is becoming popular again is saturating clay structures with water in order to give the evaporation process a helpful nudge. Of course, not everyone might want to put large clay pots or barrels in the middle of their house, but sometimes just a little can already get the job done.

KUMO is a beautiful humidifier that works using that same principle but in an almost bite-sized chunk that actually serves three purposes in a single design. It is composed of two parts, both made from natural, sustainable materials. One is a miniature stone bath with a narrow basin where you put the stoneware disc in. That unglazed stoneware disc is the “clay” part of the humidifier, and it’s shaped like a wavy cucumber slice that makes the whole composition look like you’re dipping a healthy cucumber snack.

All you really need to do is to add some water to the bath and then put the disc in, which will stand still thanks to its close fit. It will absorb the water, which then evaporates more easily into the surrounding air to increase the humidity. Refill the water once it’s all used up, and that’s pretty much all there is to it. You can also opt to add a few drops of essential oil to increase the fragrance in the room, making the humidifier also act as a natural diffuser.

And, of course, it also looks great while doing its job. The pleasant combination of shapes and the contrast of colors make it an interesting visual piece, whether it’s on your desk or on a shelf. It’s definitely something you’d want to show off, unlike run-of-the-mill electric humidifiers that are just plastic containers puffing out vapor. Sustainable, multifunctional, and beautiful, KUMO puts a unique twist on the concept of a humidifier, showing that the ancients might have had the right idea all along.

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This humidifier concept will make you feel like you’re using a pressure cooker

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Temperature isn’t the only factor that affects the comfort of a room. Oftentimes, the humidity or lack of it can either give relief or aggravate certain conditions, especially for those with skin or respiratory issues. Dry air in a room or house, for example, can cause dryness in the skin, nose, or throat and may even cause symptoms that lead to flu and colds. Humidifiers have become more common in the past years due to increased awareness of these environmental factors to our health, but their designs have mostly remained the same. Common humidifier designs are utilitarian and uninspiring, easily sticking out like a sore thumb. This design concept, on the other hand, tries to offer not only a familiar face but also a familiar mode of operation that is as simple as cooking rice.

Designer: Gahyun Kim

The typical humidifier often comes in the form of some large can that you put on top of a table, though some recent designs have gotten a bit more creative in adopting spherical or teardrop shapes. They really don’t make any effort to blend with the rest of their surroundings, though that does have the advantage of making it clear what their purpose is. More importantly, however, all of these are designed to spray humidified air in only one direction, which is usually upward. This design simply relies on natural air to spread the humidity across the room, which doesn’t always work as intended.

SOT is a humidifier that implements a directional spray in a rather curious and almost whimsical way. In a nutshell, it still sprays humidity upward, but you can rotate and turn the nozzle in a certain direction so that it will let the steam out at a certain angle. It doesn’t rotate automatically, leaving the owner free to direct the output wherever they want.

What makes SOT really special, however, is its design and the source of that design’s inspiration: a pressure cooker. Both appliances do make use of water and let out steam, though for different purposes. More than just the similarity in process, though, SOT brings a sense of familiarity and comfort in seeing a product that they already know how to operate. It isn’t by coincidence that you use this humidifier exactly like you would a rice or pressure cooker.

To get started, you simply lift the lid off the pot and then pour the desired amount of water. Instead of simply placing that lid back down again, you give it a slight twist to turn it on. It doesn’t really get simpler than that, and it’s a series of steps that many people, especially in Asia, would be familiar with.

SOT’s exterior also brings that sense of familiarity and confidence by mimicking the appearance and texture of popular household objects. Its matte surface gives a sense of warmth to the touch, while the glossy edges make it look like a ceramic pot. Rather than have an eye-catching but incongruent object in your view, this humidifier design concept brings a comforting and familiar face to your living space while also giving you more freedom in what direction you want it to spray its humidifying vapors.

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This humidifier concept will make you feel like you’re using a pressure cooker

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Temperature isn’t the only factor that affects the comfort of a room. Oftentimes, the humidity or lack of it can either give relief or aggravate certain conditions, especially for those with skin or respiratory issues. Dry air in a room or house, for example, can cause dryness in the skin, nose, or throat and may even cause symptoms that lead to flu and colds. Humidifiers have become more common in the past years due to increased awareness of these environmental factors to our health, but their designs have mostly remained the same. Common humidifier designs are utilitarian and uninspiring, easily sticking out like a sore thumb. This design concept, on the other hand, tries to offer not only a familiar face but also a familiar mode of operation that is as simple as cooking rice.

Designer: Gahyun Kim

The typical humidifier often comes in the form of some large can that you put on top of a table, though some recent designs have gotten a bit more creative in adopting spherical or teardrop shapes. They really don’t make any effort to blend with the rest of their surroundings, though that does have the advantage of making it clear what their purpose is. More importantly, however, all of these are designed to spray humidified air in only one direction, which is usually upward. This design simply relies on natural air to spread the humidity across the room, which doesn’t always work as intended.

SOT is a humidifier that implements a directional spray in a rather curious and almost whimsical way. In a nutshell, it still sprays humidity upward, but you can rotate and turn the nozzle in a certain direction so that it will let the steam out at a certain angle. It doesn’t rotate automatically, leaving the owner free to direct the output wherever they want.

What makes SOT really special, however, is its design and the source of that design’s inspiration: a pressure cooker. Both appliances do make use of water and let out steam, though for different purposes. More than just the similarity in process, though, SOT brings a sense of familiarity and comfort in seeing a product that they already know how to operate. It isn’t by coincidence that you use this humidifier exactly like you would a rice or pressure cooker.

To get started, you simply lift the lid off the pot and then pour the desired amount of water. Instead of simply placing that lid back down again, you give it a slight twist to turn it on. It doesn’t really get simpler than that, and it’s a series of steps that many people, especially in Asia, would be familiar with.

SOT’s exterior also brings that sense of familiarity and confidence by mimicking the appearance and texture of popular household objects. Its matte surface gives a sense of warmth to the touch, while the glossy edges make it look like a ceramic pot. Rather than have an eye-catching but incongruent object in your view, this humidifier design concept brings a comforting and familiar face to your living space while also giving you more freedom in what direction you want it to spray its humidifying vapors.

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3D-printed clay air humidifier is created out of recycled ceramic powder, reducing waste

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There are a lot of air humidifiers in the market out there especially in the past couple of years when we had to spend a lot of time indoors and needed some extra humidity in our spaces. Most of these are electric and some are even smarter than others. But of course, it would be better if we could have something that is more sustainable and can be created using sustainable materials. There have been some experiments out there and this one is a 3D-printed, non-electric one that uses recycled industrial waste.

Designer: Jiaming Liu

This concept is called Print Clay Humidifier and can be created through 3D printing using recycled ceramic powder. This non-electric humidifier is made up of two main parts. The upper part is the one where water is absorbed and then it evaporates it. The lower part is where you pour and store the water and it is glazed on the outside. The structure was created in a way that you do not need to separate it and it can be printed in just one piece.

The main ingredient used for the 3D-printed clay is recycled ceramic powder with a ratio of 1:3. Not only is it able to shape the curve formations of the humidifier but it can also improve the water absorption, which is an important thing for this device. And after the life cycle of the humidifier is finished, you can use it as recycled clinker to create other 3D clay-printed products. This makes the product truly sustainable, from how you created it, what you used to create it, and how you dispose of it is one entire life cycle.

Depending on how small or large of a space you need the humidifier, you can use it individually or combine it with other Print Clay Humidifiers. Design-wise, it tries to mimic the shape of a regular humidifier but because of the material, there is more texture to it. The product render shows you can even use the top part as a vase or a pot in case you want to add a bit of color or decoration to the otherwise plain-looking device. I don’t know if you can add color to the material itself, in case you’re not a fan of clay’s natural color. Some may say that the shape and design is a bit phallic but hey, if it works as a humidifier, then so be it.

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Purific humidifier and air purifier concept hits all the right notes

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There has been a great deal of interest and concern in the quality of the air we breathe, especially indoors and at home. This has led to a rise in the sales of air purifiers, humidifiers, and dehumidifiers, as well as a burst in creativity in their designs. Most appliances of this kind stand on the floor or over tables, often as cylindrical or boxy towers. That’s not the only way to design an air purifier, of course, and plenty of concept designs have popped up to push those boundaries. One, in particular, is quite intriguing because it combines the ideas that designers love into an attractive package that can stick to your wall or stand anywhere in your room.

Designer: Doğan Mert Güven

There’s really no rule that an air purifier has to be some tall object. It just happens to be the most convenient form for something that has to be placed in a strategic corner or even the center of a room. It has to be able to suck in surrounding air and blow out processed air in the most efficient manner, but that’s also just limiting the places where the appliance can be placed.

Purific, in contrast, comes as a flat box that can be placed on a wall or stand on the floor, table, or shelf. Its central design is inspired by natural shapes as well as zen gardens, creating a more calming visual compared to the usual grilles and vents of an air purifier. It also comes with ambient light on its back to reinforce that soothing imagery. That light happens to also be a notification when it’s time to clean the filter.

In addition to a more aesthetic design, Purific is also envisioned to be a sustainable product. Its Plasma Filter isn’t something you need to throw away and replace when it gets too dirty. You simply have to clean it and reuse it over and over again. It is also meant to be easy to repair and replace broken parts, while its body is designed with sustainable materials in mind.

And more than just purifying and humidifying the air in the room, it also diffuses essential oils using recyclable capsules. The removable module that holds these capsules also functions as a clock which goes in line with its design as a wall decoration. Whether it is more effective in drawing in and pushing out air is probably something that needs to be tested, but it’s a design that is worth considering, especially since it checks all the right boxes.

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Air purifier and humidifier concept makes sure you’re breathing in good air in your room

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Every day, I probably spend 95% of my time indoors, either in my own home or at the office. If I lived in a place where it was not so hot/humid most of the time and where there’s actually a place for me to walk around, I would go outdoors every few hours just to breathe in fresh air. But since I have no choice but to be inside most of the time, devices like air purifiers and humidifiers are a must-have. This product concept seems to be an interesting one that I would actually purchase if the price is right.

Designer: Li Xundi

The P&H Air Manager is a concept for an air purifier and humidifier in one that has a water system to help do its job. And in case you want to use just the humidifier part, it can be detached and used separately. Using it and controlling the device doesn’t seem to be too complicated as you only have four buttons that you need to use and understand: the power button, the speed controls, the button for the humidifier function, and a sleep button in case you need it to automatically turn off after a certain time.

The device has a colored fabric cover so you can choose which one will best match your room motif or which is your favorite color. There’s a screen underneath this fabric that will display the room air quality so you can start purifying or humidifying. It will also remind you when you need to replace the filter or else it won’t be able to do its primary function of keeping the air in your room clean. The “air inlets” are located in that gap around the sides of the fabric cover.

The purifier part has a water bucket but this time around, it’s easier to fill out as you don’t need to remove it, unlike with most existing purifiers now. You can bring over a bottle of water to fill it up. There are LED lights that will show you the level of water inside so you won’t overwater it or you know if you need to add more. Design-wise, the device looks more like a smart speaker rather than an air purifier and humidifier, which can be a good thing for those that want their devices and appliances to match their decoration.

An air purifier and humidifier is a must-have for someone with a “lifestyle” like me (and when i say lifestyle, I mean I’m always inside) so this is a pretty good concept product that I might want to get if it gets to the production stage.

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This tetrapod-inspired desk accessory is designed to keep the waves of stress at bay

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Arm yourself against the discomforts of life with your own personal seawall for your desk.

Life has been anything but kind to most of us in the past two years. Even as we face the new year with hope, many also wait with bated breath for the challenges that 2022 will bring. Wave after wave of problems and setbacks threaten to wash away whatever joy we have managed to build on the shores of our lives. Fortunately, some of those waves can be broken even before they hit, and these accessories for your desk and room are specifically designed to remind you that it is indeed possible to find comfort and joy in the little things in life.

Designer: Jinwoo Jang

People living near coastal areas or frequent these places might be familiar with the almost alien-looking shapes that litter some of these shores. Perhaps inspired by natural corals, these tetrahedral concrete structures are used as seawalls and breakwaters, where their odd shape not only helps dissipate the force of oncoming waves but also remains locked in place, no matter how strong those waves are. For people familiar with these man-made structures, seawalls convey a sense of comfort and security, and those are the emotions that these Seawall desk accessories are hoping to evoke.

Shaped exactly like those tetrapods, each product serves one and only one purpose. That may seem almost like a waste of space, but at the same time, it’s designed to actually reduce discomfort and stress. And what better way to stress someone out than by overloading a single product with a multitude of unrelated features?

One Seawall, for example, is meant to hold pens, keeping the stress of clutter away. Another is a smart speaker that also utilizes soft fabrics at its literal center to add a warm and fuzzy feeling to an otherwise faceless entity. There’s also a mood lamp with an equally soft glow to make the darkness less uncomfortable. And for the room’s center table, a Seawall-shaped humidifier puts the gentler kind of water to good use in your room.

Ironically, these Seawall products don’t seem to be designed like their real counterparts and function better alone. Given their size and shape, it might actually cause people more stress in trying to put all of them together. They’re a set that’s better apart, each in their own place, perhaps at the center of a table, a desk, or a shelf. Even in isolation, however, each well-balanced structure stands proud, as if to remind us that no matter what discomfort life may bring, there are always ways to protect ourselves, even if that means having a tetrapod standing in the middle of your living room coffee table.

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This sustainable humidifier moistens the air in any room by using the natural evaporative qualities of terracotta!

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The Coarse Pottery Air-Humidifier uses terracotta to function as a sustainable alternative to electric air humidifiers by employing capillary action to moisten dry interior spaces.

For centuries, terracotta has been sculpted into household appliances that naturally perform cooling, heating, and evaporative methods. Porous by its organic composition, designers typically integrate a form of capillary action into their products for terracotta to execute forms of vaporization and cooling distribution. A group of students from Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts teamed up with some designers from Shenzhen Changsen Trading Company to produce an air humidifier from clay that doesn’t require any electricity for operation.

Led by Haibo Hou, the team of student designers produced the Coarse Pottery Air-Humidifier as a sustainable alternative to electric air humidifiers. Designed to moisten dry interior spaces, the Coarse Pottery Air-Humidifier almost appears like a radiator made from clay. The air humidifier is made from a type of pottery that contains just the right amount of porosity and moisture absorption qualities. By adding water to the Coarse Pottery Air-Humidifier’s basin, the droplets will gradually rise and evaporate through tiny cavities located near the Coarse Pottery Air-Humidifier’s top. As the water rises, the interior space’s air is moistened with small water droplets. The corrugated body of the Coarse Pottery Air-Humidifier creates a wavelike form that alludes to its natural evaporative function.

Recognized by Red Dot, the Coarse Pottery Air-Humidifier was chosen as a design winner in 2021 for its use of sustainable material and general practicality. Speaking on the product’s aesthetic and functional design elements, the team says, “Its beautiful and rhythmic wave-like surface form can increase the evaporation area of water to moisten the whole indoor environment. On this basis, The Coarse Pottery Air-Humidifier blends in with the tone of culturally rich interiors as an elegant accessory in the interior.”

Designers: Hou Haibo, Feng Jijie, Luo Li, & Yang Ruibing

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