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Chemical Spills: The Silent Catastrophe ,  | International Design Awards Winners
Chemical Spills: The Silent Catastrophe ,  | International Design Awards Winners
Chemical Spills: The Silent Catastrophe ,  | International Design Awards Winners
Chemical Spills: The Silent Catastrophe ,  | International Design Awards Winners

Chemical Spills: The Silent Catastrophe

UniversityArt Center College of Design
Lead DesignersZehui Ni
Prize(s)Silver in Multimedia / Interactive Media
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Entry Description

Today, we face an urgent public safety issue: communities are left uninformed about nearby chemical spills and contamination risks. Across Europe, over 17,000 sites contain 'forever chemicals,' and in the U.S., 131 million residents live near hazardous sites, yet most are unaware due to minimal regulations. Chemical spills have become a "quiet catastrophe" until disaster strikes. Chem Watch changes this by offering real-time monitoring and multi-channel alerts, bridging this critical gap. Designed to protect and empower, Chem Watch provides transparency in chemical safety.

Bio

Zehui Ni is an award-winning designer and entrepreneur whose work embodies quiet, powerful elegance. With a commitment to integrity and responsibility, she creates humble tools that empower wellness and elevate the human experience. Guided by rigorous research and thoughtful strategy, Zoe seeks intentional design opportunities—solutions that are adaptable, ethical, and deeply considerate. Celebrated across tech, fashion, and product design, her creations seek the delicate equilibrium that sustains the human experience with sophistication.