Mashav
Mashav is a wearable ventilation system that provides comfortable, breathable protection in hot conditions. It uses the "Chimney Effect" to create air circulation within the garment and includes a solar ventilation system in the hood to enhance airflow to the neck and head. Inspired by the traditional "Galabiya" dress worn by Bedouin society in the desert, Mashav combines traditional clothing with modern design. The project offers a solution to the increasing demand for protective clothing as temperatures rise due to the climate crisis and a fresh perspective on the evolution of apparel.
Mashav Wearable Ventilation System by Ofri Shapira has been identified as an innovative illustration of communication design by the A' Design Awards. Mashav Wearable Ventilation System earned the Iron A' Design Award in Idea and Conceptual Design in 2023. The A' Idea and Conceptual Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design award which rewards excellent design of innovations, prototypes, blueprints, sketches, models, concepts, brainstorms, proposals and more.
