Tokyo Design Awards Gold Winner

2026 | Professional

Rywell Arc-Chill Thermal-Adaptive Pet Cooling Mat

Entrant Company

Miles Wang

Category

Product Design - Animals & Pets

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

Centered on the concept of creating "a breathing, supportive cooling mat for pets," this product adapts the ergonomic logic of human seat cushions into pet product design. It shifts the focus from singular cooling functionality to a comprehensive experience integrating "support, heat dissipation, and sensory perception." By utilizing structures and materials that actively regulate the pet’s physical comfort, the mat achieves a dynamic balance between coolness and structural support. Additionally, thermochromic (temperature-sensitive) technology enables visual interaction between humans and pets, ensuring that the care you provide is visibly felt and seen. The design features an unobtrusive, approachable flat-mat silhouette with light proportions and soft boundaries, allowing it to blend effortlessly into home environments and eliminating the bulky look of traditional pet supplies. The cool-toned base, accented with temperature-sensitive patterns, offers a refreshing visual quality in its resting state. During use, the patterns change color in response to body heat, creating a natural, vital flow of visuals that transforms the product’s appearance into an integral part of the functional experience. Constructed with 4D Air Fiber, the high-rebound support structure effectively disperses pressure while maintaining shape stability, significantly alleviating joint stress—making it ideal for senior or sedentary pets. The Arc-Chill cooling fibers achieve rapid heat absorption and diffusion through the material’s intrinsic properties, avoiding the performance degradation common in coated products. Internally, three-dimensional ventilation channels promote continuous air circulation, outperforming traditional thin cooling mats. Combined with waterproof, scratch-resistant, and safety-certified fabrics, the mat forms a complete functional system ranging from tactile comfort to long-term durability.

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