Australia | Total Awards: 1 | Total Score: 3
Technology enthusiast, experienced business professional and a passionate diver. Inventor of AirBuddy, a small, lightweight and easy to use equipment for recreational diving. My vision is to bring the ease of snorkeling into the fascinating world of diving, so that more people can explore and appreciate the beauty of our marine life.
VIEW DESIGNS| Category | Ranking | Awards | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design | 40 | 1 | 3 |
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Read The InterviewSurface Supplied Dive Gear
From a distance, AirBuddy resembles a miniature inflatable boat - a marine motive that creates emotional connection with the main customer segment, the boaters. With the vision to create the smallest, lightest, and most powerful recreational SSBA unit, the design is functional and naturally respects the laws of physics. Hence why the air reservoir (float) is using toroidal shape, the second-best shape (after sphere) to distribute the hoop and longitudinal stress created by the air pressure in its walls. AirBuddy's design conveys ease of use, yet robustness and technological excellence.
| Category | Award Status | Year | Designed For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design | Bronze | 2021 | AirBuddy, OXY Pty Ltd |
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Gold Design Award Winner : Super excellent and highly professional, inspirational, creative and original design work that comply with industry best practices. Contributes 5 positive points towards rankings. Designers with higher scores are ranked at the very top.
Silver Design Award Winner : Excellent and professional, creative and original design work that comply with industry best practices. Contributes 4 positive points towards rankings. Designers with higher scores are ranked at the very top.
Bronze Design Award Winner : Excellent and professional and creative design work that comply with industry best practices. Contributes 3 positive points towards rankings. Designers with higher scores are ranked at the very top.
Iron Design Award Winner : Excellent and professional design work that comply with industry best practices. Contributes 2 positive points towards rankings. Designers with higher scores are ranked at the very top.
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