GreenFlow
Brand Name:北京邮电大学
Design Company Name:北京邮电大学
Nationality / Region:China
Entry ID:2025-07-8709570
Entry Category:Concept_Group
Categories:Future Scenario
Introduction
Brief description: "GreenFlow" is a portable and detachable desktop range hood. It cleverly combines ancient environmental wisdom with modern living needs, and is an innovative product that combines cultural connotations, practical functions, and design aesthetics. Design Background: The core inspiration for this design comes from the national treasure level cultural relic of the Western Han Dynasty in China - Bronze Lamp in the shape of Goose Carrying Fish. The design team was attracted by the unique and scientifically environmentally friendly design of this antique: the lamp, through its curved neck tube, can guide the smoke generated by combustion to the water in the lamp belly. The smoke dissolves in water, thus achieving the purpose of purifying the air. The ancient wisdom of "circular smoking control" has become the starting point and philosophical foundation for the design of "GreenFlow" range hoods. Design purpose: With the increasing popularity of outdoor camping and other lifestyles, the problem of oil fume in multiple scenarios (such as camping and outdoor barbecue) is becoming increasingly prominent. The core purpose of this design is to provide users with a portable, efficient, and environmentally friendly smoke purification solution by drawing on ancient environmental protection concepts and combining them with modern technology. It is committed to creating a smoke-free, comfortable, and healthy experience, while solving practical problems and inheriting and promoting scientific ideas in excellent traditional Chinese culture.New application: The biggest innovation of the work lies in the expansion of application scenarios. It transforms the traditional fixed and large oil absorbing smoke equipment in the kitchen into a small appliance that can be easily carried and flexibly applied to any desktop. This provides a new oil fume solution for various emerging living scenarios such as outdoor camping, RV travel, apartment balconies, and study drinks.Health Focus: This is the product’s core human-centered commitment. Through high-efficiency smoke purification, it directly reduces users’ inhalation of cooking fumes and harmful particulate matter during cooking, protecting respiratory health while creating a smoke-free, fresh environment at the source. User-Friendly Design: The product prioritizes seamless user experience. Its portable design supports flexible use across multiple scenarios. Detachable, replaceable components significantly reduce cleaning and maintenance effort—users can easily remove, clean, or replace filters, ensuring sustained purification performance and hygiene. This embodies respect for users’ time and long-term usage costs. Safety Assurance: As a countertop appliance, safety is paramount. Examples include a low-center-of-gravity, non-slip base to prevent tipping on uneven outdoor surfaces. Electrical components employ low-voltage power supply and waterproofing, guaranteeing absolute safety near heat and water sources.Aesthetic Form: The work draws inspiration from the “rustic elegance and natural charm” of the Bronze Lamp in the shape of Goose Carrying Fish, capturing its essence of graceful and organic form. Its exterior features smooth, modern lines, while the twisted neck design for smoke extraction echoes that of the Bronze Lamp in the shape of Goose Carrying Fish, exuding a strong sense of formal beauty. Functional Beauty: Its functional beauty lies in the perfect integration of “form following function.” In the Bronze Lamp in the shape of Goose Carrying Fish, the goose’s curved neck cleverly forms the smoke duct, while the body naturally becomes the purification chamber. Similarly, this product elegantly draws in and purifies oil fumes, with a clear and efficient operational logic that reflects an inherent beauty of order. Material Beauty: The work showcases a fusion of classical and modern aesthetics through the contrast between eco-friendly modern materials (such as matte-textured recycled plastics and brushed metal) and the ancient vessel form. The texture, color, and tactile qualities of the materials are carefully designed to convey a sense of warmth and approachability.5. Reducing Material Consumption: The work embodies a “circular reuse” design philosophy. Its modular structure and replaceable components significantly extend the overall product lifespan, allowing users to replace only the core filter materials instead of discarding the entire product. This fundamentally reduces resource waste caused by product iterations and damage. Reducing Energy Consumption: As a portable device, it is designed to achieve an optimal energy efficiency ratio. Combined with an optimized aerodynamic design, it delivers powerful purification performance with minimal power consumption, aligning with the principles of sustainable and green design. Reducing Pollution: This is the core value of the work. By capturing and purifying oil fumes at the source, it directly reduces pollution to both indoor and outdoor air environments.