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Kaorium Fragrance Experience Device by Toshiharu Kurisu

Kaorium Fragrance Experience Device

Silver A' Design Award Winner 2025

Scanning this image from top to bottom reveals an interactive device for experiencing and selecting fragrances through touch and visual guidance, the overall format is a three-quarter view of a rectangular black surface, approximately the proportions of a small table or large tablet, angled away toward the upper left, along the top edge and extending down the left side, approximately twelve to fifteen small glass vials stand upright, each roughly finger-height with warm honey-colored cork stoppers, these vials contain what appears to be dark liquid, fragrance samples awaiting selection, beneath and around several vials, glowing circular pools of color illuminate the black surface, these gradients transition smoothly from deep magenta on their outer edges through warm coral and orange to bright sunny yellow at their centers, creating the sensation of warmth radiating outward like embers or sunset light, scattered across the black surface in elegant white and gray typography, words describe fragrance qualities in varying sizes suggesting hierarchy, larger words include "Romantic" and "Glamorous" toward the center, "Unique" and "Spatial" toward the lower right, smaller supporting words like "Classy," "Sultry," "Vivid," "Charming," "Playful," and "Fresh" populate the surrounding space, from the right side of the frame, a human hand enters the composition, appearing to be a right hand with natural skin tone and neatly manicured nails, the index finger extends downward, touching or about to touch a muted gray circular element displaying the word "Fresh" in white text, this gray circle contrasts with the warm-colored gradients, suggesting an active selection state or interactive button, in the lower right corner, another warm gradient circle glows with the number "07" displayed in its yellow center, positioned on a round cork coaster, suggesting this vial position corresponds to a numbered fragrance, the overall sensation is one of sophisticated calm, the black surface feels cool and sleek like polished glass, the cork elements suggest natural warmth and organic texture, and the glowing gradients emanate gentle warmth like candlelight, inviting exploration and personal discovery.

This interactive signage system offering a new way to experience and enjoy fragrances through the fusion of scent and language. Utilizing the AI powered technology Kaorium, which visualizes the characteristics of fragrances, users can delve into their personal perceptions of scents and explore descriptive words that resonate with their impressions. This allows them to discover fragrances that perfectly align with their individual sensibilities.