Ablution Ergonomics Challenge

Product Design

Anas said that the Prophet ﷺ used to perform ablution with one mudd of water and wash with a sa‘ up to five mudds. (Bukhari and Muslim.)

This challenge is a result of a discussion about mosques' facilities during the 2021 Mosque Conference at Ithra. In Islam, ablution (“wudu”) is a ritual purification practice for the physical and spiritual cleanliness of a person that is performed before prayer. There is a place for ablution in every Mosque to perform wudu, but the designs are often uncomfortable, not very accessible to users and environmentally wasteful. By addressing this challenge, we look to contribute to the future of Mosques to be more sustainable and accessible. This challenge targets emerging creatives with the skill set of design and engineering to bring about an innovative solution and human-centered product which enhances the current ablution systems.

Pre-requisites:

- Knowledge of industrial processes, techniques, and standards.
- Hands-on experience and good knowledge of 3D modeling with Solidworks software.
- Good experience with Keyshot software.

In partnership with:

• Effat University, Dr. Ahmed Kassab

- Co-founder of the Saudi Industrial Design Week.
- Industrial Design consultant and Juror.

A qualified and highly motivated industrial designer with 15 years of experience in the industrial design field (product design, automotive design, furniture design, electrical transformer design, home appliance design, industrial engineering projects) and 8 years experience in consultancy and teaching industrial design.
Always seeking a new challenge that will help me strengthen my professional career and spread knowledge and experiences with others.

For further information:  Dr. Ahmed Kassab page

•  Alfozan Award for Mosque Architecture

The main objective of the Award is the development of contemporary design of mosques through a specialized and global information base. Moreover, it encourages architects to create new mosque designs which represent mosques in the 21st century. The award emphasizes the importance of mosque architecture in the 21st century as a fundamental expression of the contemporary and future presence of the mosque and its architectural role in urban and social continuity. The Award is triennial; the winning mosques will be named by a jury of international architectural experts experienced with mosque architecture as well as urban planning, philosophy and sociology. The Award has been recently developed into a professional architectural institution that aims to develop mosque architecture and art worldwide. 

For further information:  Alfozan Award for Mosque Architecture page

•  HUED

At HUED, we craft engaging moments and fulfilling contributions into longer-lasting, impactful systems. We design the momentary interactions that reveal lively brands and capabilities.

That’s about you, us, each breathing soul and the spirit of every organization.

For further information:  HUED page