Baby Face: A Wake-Up Light Designed for Better Sleep

Award-winning Wake-Up Light Designed by Ming-Iung Chen and Wenke Zhang

Traditionally, alarm clocks have been used to wake people up abruptly, often leaving them feeling groggy and uncomfortable. In today's fast-paced urban life, where stress and anxiety are common, sleep quality has become increasingly important. The Baby Face wake-up light addresses this issue by providing a gentle and gradual awakening process, allowing users to wake up feeling refreshed and energized.

One of the key features of the Baby Face wake-up light is its smooth sunset colors and natural sounds that help users fall asleep quickly and improve sleep quality. In the morning, users are gradually awakened by pleasant natural sounds and a soft sunrise color, mimicking the experience of waking up to the natural light of the sun. This elegant design seamlessly blends into any bedroom decor, adding a touch of sophistication.

The Baby Face wake-up light also stands out with its unique woven textile cover that envelops the entire body. This cover not only provides a visually appealing look but also offers users a tactile and intimate experience. The embroidered snooze button adds to the overall user experience, making it easy to use and interact with the wake-up light.

The design of the Baby Face wake-up light involves a combination of manufacturing techniques. The main housing is made through injection molding, ensuring durability and precision. The front lens is translucent, carefully tested to achieve the desired light transmission effect. The rear-end housing is wrapped in soft cashmere cloth, enhancing the overall aesthetics and user experience. The logo and touch buttons on the top are embroidered using traditional techniques, adding a touch of craftsmanship to the design.

With dimensions of 180*65*161 mm, the Baby Face wake-up light is compact and portable, making it suitable for any bedroom or living space. The package size is 208*95*222 mm, ensuring safe and convenient transportation.

The Baby Face wake-up light offers a user-friendly interface. When powered on, it quickly starts up, and the embroidered top can be lightly touched to activate the warm light. Users can adjust the brightness, color, and temperature through the front touch buttons, allowing customization to suit different times of the day and seasons.

The project for the Baby Face wake-up light started in Shenzhen in April 2018 and was completed in November 2018. It was exhibited at the Guangzhou Design Week in November 2018, receiving recognition for its innovative design and contribution to improving sleep quality.

The design process for the Baby Face wake-up light presented several challenges. Most similar products in the market are purely electronic, lacking a sense of warmth and affinity. To address this, the designers integrated the "baby face" concept into the design, allowing it to blend naturally into indoor environments. Achieving this required wrapping the housing with cashmere cloth, ensuring a seamless and high-quality finish. This process involved significant time and economic costs, but the result is a design that stands out for its attention to detail and user experience.

The Baby Face wake-up light has been recognized for its outstanding design and creativity. It was awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in the Lighting Products and Fixtures Design category in 2019. This prestigious award acknowledges designs that demonstrate resourcefulness, technical skills, and contribute to improving the quality of life.

The Baby Face wake-up light is a testament to the importance of sleep quality in our fast-paced lives. With its soothing colors, natural sounds, and intimate design, it offers a unique and effective solution for a better waking up experience.