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Galleries // 2025 Spark:Spring Student // Pawter
Pawter
Winner - Bronze
Competition: Spark:Spring Student
Designer: Doa Kim
Design Type: Product & industrial, brand
Company / Organization / School: KDM +
Team Members: Doa Kim, Yunseo Jung & Nahyun Kwon
Pawter is a modular emergency shelter system designed to keep pets and their guardians safe and together during disasters. With a foldable, tent-like structure, Pawter can be set up in under five minutes and provides weather-resistant protection. The shelter includes color-coded zones based on pet size (yellow for small, red for medium, blue for large) and offers four customizable configurations: Nest, Cave, Hideout, and Peek Modes—each addressing different comfort needs for pets under stress. Pawter also comes with an integrated emergency kit featuring portable bowls, water containers, and essential supplies made from durable, eco-friendly materials. The structure is reinforced with strong stitching and eco-conscious felt derived from recycled plastic bottles, ensuring resilience in crisis conditions. Recognizing the strong emotional bond between humans and pets, Pawter addresses a key issue: many guardians refuse to evacuate if their pets cannot accompany them. This product offers a practical, humane solution that reduces risk, supports rescue efforts, and keeps families—human and animal—together. Whether used in public shelters or distributed by local governments during emergencies, Pawter creates a safe, adaptable space that respects the needs of both pets and people.
