Li Jianxin — The Pause Button in the City

Design Concept:

Closely aligning with the core theme of "Design Healing", the work adopts "pause" as its central concept to respond to the mental tension and pace-related anxiety of urban dwellers. It attempts to create resting gaps within dense urban environments.

Color Application & Healing Effect:

Under the guidance of Asst. Prof. Liu Jing in the Color Theory course, the work avoids high-saturation, high-contrast visual stimuli and instead utilizes a low-saturation, softly transitioned palette (such as mist blue, warm gray, off-white, light wood, and earth tones). This color strategy serves the core goal of "pause and healing", effectively easing visual and psychological stress.

Liu Ruiqi, Chen Jiahui & Huang Wanxin — Timer Aromatherapy Humidifier

Design Concept:

Pushing beyond the boundaries of traditional humidifiers, the design incorporates the "Pomodoro Technique" at its core, using fragrance as an invitation and light and rhythm as guides to convey the idea that "every fragrance carries a story and a memory".

Functional & Interactive Innovation:

The hardware features sliding controls for focus intervals, four-stage humidity adjustment, and a white noise mode. Through a companion mobile app, users can switch between visual scenes like ocean and sky while adjusting ambient lighting and mist intensity. The UI design features a dedicated sprite named "Dotti", making focus time both productive and relaxing. 

Li Jianxin:

"I am deeply surprised and grateful for this honor. It reinforces my belief that design can do more than resolve functional issues—it can respond to human emotions and the pace of urban living. Special thanks to the Faculty and Asst. Prof. Liu Jing for her guidance in color theory, which taught me that color is a language acting directly on perception and psychology. The curriculum transformed my design mindset to address real human needs."

Liu Ruiqi, Chen Jiahui, and Huang Wanxin:

"From initial inspiration to final project implementation, we refined our work under the dedicated guidance of Teacher Zhao Yulin. During preparation, Teacher Zhao provided professional guidance on everything from design concepts to functional details, along with warm encouragement. This international contest not only enhanced our design skills and creative thinking but also taught us the power of teamwork, communication, and adaptability. We express our sincere gratitude to our advisor and the university for providing excellent resources and platforms".