The Penguin: A Warm Embrace in a Cold Winter

Zaiyong Fa's Award-Winning Thermo Jug Design

The Penguin Thermo Jug, designed by Zaiyong Fa and Tang Jiazheng, is a bionic design inspired by the warmth of the penguin's body amidst the extreme cold of the South Pole. The designers aimed to create a product that not only keeps the inside warm but also exudes warmth from its exterior. The result is a thermo jug that is not just functional but also emotionally engaging.

What sets the Penguin apart from other designs is its unique properties. The jug's overall shape mimics a polar penguin, chubby and lovely, warm and elegant. The tilted shape makes it user-friendly, catering to both the elderly and children. The lid's front end is raised like a penguin beak to prevent dust from falling into the spout, while the back end is raised to assist users in screwing the lid easily. The glass copper-plated inner tank can keep water at 80°C even after 6 hours, making it perfect for tea or coffee.

The realization of the Penguin Thermo Jug was a meticulous process. The shell, made of PP, protects the inner glass tank well. The water tank, made of copper-plated double-layer glass with a small mouth, ensures excellent insulation performance. The handle is set perpendicular to the center of gravity, allowing it to naturally tilt forward when held, making it easy to use.

The Penguin Thermo Jug's design was not without its challenges. The most difficult part, according to the designers, was finding a way to make people feel warm from an ordinary material. However, their research led them to understand that warmth is not just a physical sensation but also an emotional one. Hence, they focused on creating a design that could evoke a sense of warmth, akin to touching a penguin in Antarctica.

The Penguin Thermo Jug has received significant recognition for its innovative design. It was awarded Silver in the A' Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Award in 2020. This prestigious award is given to top-of-the-line, creative, and professionally remarkable designs that exhibit outstanding expertise and innovation. The Penguin Thermo Jug, with its strong technical characteristics and splendid artistic skill, indeed introduces positive feelings, amazement, and wonder.

In conclusion, the Penguin Thermo Jug by Zaiyong Fa and Tang Jiazheng is a perfect blend of form and function. It is a testament to the power of design to not just serve a purpose but also to touch hearts and evoke emotions. It is indeed a warm embrace in a cold winter.