Industrial

Warmie

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Country	Chinese Taipei
Year	2025
Award	WINNER
Affiliation	Shih Chien University
Designer	Peiying Wu
English	Modern people are under much pressure and tend to tighten their muscles, resulting in poor blood circulation. Common symptoms in women are usually related to fatigue, pain, and poor circulation. Warmie can be worn as an accessory, and uses Far Infrared Textiles, combining acupressure massage with heat application to improve blood circulation and relaxation. Relieves female physiological discomfort. Ren, Du, and Chong in Chinese Medicine are related to women's qi, blood, and physiology, so the points are selected from these meridians. Through the cooperation of meridians and acupoints, make heat and acupressure interact with each other.
Native	現代人壓力大容易造成筋肉緊繃，使氣血循環不佳。久坐辦公室常見症狀常與疲勞、疼痛、循環不佳有關，這些症狀在寒冷體質更為明顯，身上氣阻住，尤其女生容易肝鬱，中醫師建議身體放鬆，可透過熱敷促進循環。Warmie以配件形式穿戴並使用遠紅外線纖維織品，透過熱敷結合穴位按摩達到氣血循環與放鬆效果，減緩女性生理不適。中醫任脈、督脈、衝脈與女性氣血、生理有密切關係，故從此三經脈取重點穴位；熱敷件表面之同心圓紋路，其中心對應穴位，由圓心向外擴張，可使用手觸摸突起的造型紋路，尋找穴位按摩點。熱敷能促進循環、代謝、強化肌肉收縮的能力，並能擴充組織血管，維持健康的體態。透過經絡、穴位互相配合，讓熱敷與穴位按摩相互作用，促進整體健康。
Positive Comments
Judging Comments	Warmie is praised for its thoughtful integration of modern wellness needs with traditional Chinese medicine principles. The design effectively combines acupressure and Far Infrared Textiles to address common discomforts such as fatigue and poor circulation in women. By targeting key meridian points, the product promotes relaxation and blood flow, offering a unique, accessible solution for improving well-being. Its stylish, wearable design makes it easy to incorporate into daily life, while its therapeutic benefits have been recognized for their innovation and practicality.