2026

Design Awards Silver Winner - Shenzhen Ziwei Yutong Technology Co., Ltd

ZIYAN AI Nail Curing Lamp

Entrant

Shenzhen Ziwei Yutong Technology Co., Ltd

Category

Personal Care, Wellness & Beauty - Manicure & Pedicure Equipment

Client's Name

Country / Region:

China

Designed for professional nail salons, this AI-powered nail curing lamp transforms the gel polymerization process through advanced AI vision and zoned lighting control. It addresses long‑standing pain points of wasteful fill-area UV illumination, unintended UV exposure, uneven curling results, and heavy reliance on technicians’ expertise.
Equipped with a camera and a UV LED ring array, the device instantly identifies and targets nail plates in real time. Based on detection data, it independently drives UV light sources, delivering curing energy only to nail plates. This minimizes unnecessary UV radiation on hands while optimizing illumination accuracy and curing uniformity. A large black touchscreen sits atop the device, paired with intuitive icons and multiple preset programs (Base Coat, Top Coat etc.). Together, these features streamline the experience—instant recognition upon placement, followed by fully automated, precise curing.
Aesthetically, the device features a simple, rounded integrated shape. The soft pink outer shell matches its high‑reflective aluminized interior, balancing the technical rigor of professional equipment with the delicate aesthetic of beauty devices. Safety and compliance are guaranteed by a robust suite of built-in safeguards, including thermal overload protection, auto-shutoff upon when hand is removed, UV‑leakage protection, and surge protection. To enhance accessibility, audible cues, adaptive brightness, and support for 29 languages lower the barrier to use. By uniting AI recognition, targeted light control, and user-centric operation, the device delivers a comprehensive solution that boosts safety, stability, and operational efficiency for modern nail salons.

Credits

Xuebo Qin
Project leader
Hui Deng
Hardware engineer
Yu Lei
Software engineer
More Silver Winners
2026
Design Awards Winner - Dencare (Chongqing) Oral Care Co., Ltd. - Dencare S700
Dencare (Chongqing) Oral Care Co., Ltd.

Entrant

Dencare (Chongqing) Oral Care Co., Ltd.

Category

Personal Care, Wellness & Beauty - Oral Hygiene

Country / Region

China

2026
Design Awards Winner - Ruilin Mao - Lost Focus

Entrant

Ruilin Mao

Category

Interface & User Experience - Interactive Design (IxD)

Country / Region

United States

2026
Design Awards Winner - Shirley Guo - CareBridge

Entrant

Shirley Guo

Category

User Experience (UX) - Product UX

Country / Region

United States

2026
Design Awards Winner - Sitara Systems - Yale Peabody Museum Interactive Experience
Yale Peabody Museum

Entrant

Sitara Systems

Category

Interactive Design (IxD) - Installations

Country / Region

United States