SADOU - BotanicTea Fusion Table

SADOU innovatively repurposes excess tea brewing water for hydroponic plant growth, seamlessly combining the tea ritual with environmental responsibility through efficient natural cooling with copper panels. This not only enhances convenience but also tackles tea waste with an automatic drying system. The resulting dried tea waste, with deodorizing and moisture-absorbing properties, proves effective for eco-friendly household cleaning, reducing reliance on chemical products and establishing a closed-loop water cycle in line with principles of sustainable living.

Bio I am Zi-Yu Chou, from Kaohsiung, and I aspire to become a person who knows how to live well and positively impacts society. No matter the medium, I believe being a designer is one of the ideal ways to achieve this. I am passionate about human-centered product design and draw inspiration from daily life through photography. In all of my past design projects, my favorite part has always been the initial phase of strategic thinking, conducting research, and exploring market needs to find the best solutions. I aim to use my skills to create diverse possibilities for society's development.

Other prizes • 2024 James Dyson Award _ Taiwan Regional Champion • 2024 Ambiente Frankfurt_Talent Program_Taiwan Representative • 2024 DNA Paris Design Awards_Winner • 2024 Golden Pin Concept Design Award • 2024 YODEX Young Pin Design Award • 2024 YODEX Young Pin Sponsor Special Award • 2024 YODEX Design Industry-Academia Cooperation_Gold Award • 2024 Warring States National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition_Technology Application Group_Gold Award • 2023 Panasonic & Sampo Home Appliance Innovation Competition_Enterprise Group_Gold Award • 2023 Test Rite Home Design Competition_Gold Award • 2022 Panasonic Home Appliance Innovation Competition_Enterprise Group_Gold Award • 2022 Thermaltake Bicycle Industry-Academia Cooperation_Gold Award • 2022 VISION GET WILD Product Design_Award Finalist