Serena

Anti-gravity Humidifier for LuXun Academy of Fine Arts

Inspired by optical illusions and the art of natural gravity, the visual effect of water droplets flowing backwards breaks the conventional perception. Based on the principle of visual persistence, LED lights and precise control are used to achieve the illusion of anti-gravity, combining humidification with artistic beauty. The challenge was to synchronize the flow of water and the lighting effects to ensure the perfect combination of function and vision. At the same time, the shell needs to have high light transmittance to meet the aesthetic needs of modern homes.

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Unique Properties

TBased on the principle of visual persistence, the weightless humidifier uses LED lights and precise control to create the illusion of liquid backflow, and the magical effect of water droplets forming the opposite direction, enriching the interactive experience of the humidifier. The product has a practical air humidification function and incorporates artistic design, which is suitable for modern home environments and becomes a unique decoration in the space.

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weightless humidifier, optical illusion, interesting design, air humidifier, home decor

Production Technology

Visual persistence technology creates the illusion of liquid flowing back through the strobe technology of the LED light source. The miniature water pump and precise water flow control ensure perfect synchronization of water flow stability and light efficiency. The transparent material molding process ensures the delicate light transmittance of the shell and enhances the overall visual effect.

Design Challenge

The visual illusion is precisely controlled to ensure that the light and water flow are synchronized to avoid errors in the illusion effect. The water pump and LED light are precisely matched to ensure the visual effect while requiring functional humidification. The material selection is combined with aesthetics, and the shell material needs to have a high light transmittance to meet the aesthetics of modern home design.

Project Duration

It starts on May 1, 2022 and ends on June 25, 2022, and is located at Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts

Operation Flow

The loss-in-weight humidifier is easy to operate. Users can adjust the function of the humidifier through the touch screen or the smart control panel. The LED lighting effect is synchronized with the operation of the water pump. Users can set the speed and brightness of the liquid return to create a different visual experience.

Research

Based on visual phenomena, this study designs and implements a weightless humidifier. By precisely controlling the water flow and the stroboscopic effect of LED lights, it creates a visual illusion of water droplets flowing backwards, which functionally meets the actual needs of air humidification. This study aims to explore the combination of visual art and practical home appliances, and use visual illusion technology to make everyday products interesting and creative.

Inspiration

The design is inspired by visual illusion art and the gravity of nature. The design breaks people's cognition of conventional physical phenomena through the backflow of water droplets, creating an artistic effect full of fun and surprises. It takes the phenomenon of visual persistence as the core technology and combines it with the humidification function to bring a new visual experience.

Project Overview

Serena Anti-gravity Humidifier has been a Bronze winner in the Home Appliances Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

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Bronze Recognition

Mingxi Li was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Serena Anti-gravity Humidifier.

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