How Can We Create an Alternative Way to Clean Kitchen Countertops?
3 Weeks | 110 Hours | 2024
3 Weeks | 110 Hours | 2024
Skills | Form Development, Ergonomics, Iteration
Skills | Form Development, Ergonomics, Iteration
Software | Solidworks, Keyshot, Adobe Suite
Software | Solidworks, Keyshot, Adobe Suite
Handheld Vacuum Cleaners (HVC) Aren't Designed For The Kitchen
Handheld Vacuum Cleaners (HVC) Aren't Designed For The Kitchen
The frontier of immersion in gaming usually points to VR. But it’s an incomplete solution.
The frontier of immersion in gaming usually points to VR. But it’s an incomplete solution.
Poor Countertop Ergonomics
Poor Countertop Ergonomics
Most handheld vacuum cleaners are uncomfortable to use above the waist.
Most handheld vacuum cleaners are uncomfortable to use above the waist.
Bulky Sizes
Bulky Sizes
The small nozzle and large body make HVCs hard to maneuver around appliances on a kitchen countertop
The small nozzle and large body make HVCs hard to maneuver around appliances on a kitchen countertop
Wet-Dry Transition
Wet-Dry Transition
HVC's don't usually take well to vacuuming liquids.
HVC's don't usually take well to vacuuming liquids.
Analyzing The Common Forms of The Current Market
Analyzing The Common Forms of The Current Market
Most handheld battery operated vacuum cleaners on the market today fall under one of three grip styles.
Most handheld battery operated vacuum cleaners on the market today fall under one of three grip styles.
Underhand
Underhand
Flashlight
Flashlight
Stick
Stick
Design Criteria
Ergonomic
Ergonomic
Can we eliminate the wrist pinch point that occurs when using HVCs above the waist?
Can we eliminate the wrist pinch point that occurs when using HVCs above the waist?
Versatile
Versatile
Can it be both maneuverable and capable of the wet-dry transition?
Can it be both maneuverable and capable of the wet-dry transition?
Elegant
Elegant
How do we make a beautiful appliance?
How do we make a beautiful appliance?
Crafting A Modern Aesthetic
Crafting A Modern Aesthetic
A mood board to direct ideation, focusing on sculptural and monolithic silhouettes that still feel maneuverable.
A mood board to direct ideation, focusing on sculptural and monolithic silhouettes that still feel maneuverable.
Iterating on Form, Leveraging a Different Hand + Nozzle Position
Iterating on Form, Leveraging a Different Hand + Nozzle Position
Multiple rounds of sketch ideation, playing around with the concept of a "groove suction" oriented on the bottom of an upright form.
Multiple rounds of sketch ideation, playing around with the concept of a "groove suction" oriented on the bottom of an upright form.
Form Prototyping + Ergonomics Test
Form Prototyping + Ergonomics Test
The square base provided stability when pushing down, enabling the user to use their elbow and shoulder more than their wrists or fingers.
The square base provided stability when pushing down, enabling the user to use their elbow and shoulder more than their wrists or fingers.
Finalizing A More Geometric Silhouette
Finalizing A More Geometric Silhouette
Based on the prototypes above, users reported much greater comfort with a squared grip. These final rounds of ideation focus on simplifying the form by allowing the squared grip to dictate it.
Based on the prototypes above, users reported much greater comfort with a squared grip. These final rounds of ideation focus on simplifying the form by allowing the squared grip to dictate it.
Swiper — A Handheld Vacuum Cleaner Designed Specifically For Kitchen Countertops
Swiper — A Handheld Vacuum Cleaner Designed Specifically For Kitchen Countertops
Swiper emphasises comfort. It's flared rectangular base provides a stable and comfortable position to "swipe" along a counter, maintaining a neutral wrist position for the user.
Swiper emphasises comfort. It's flared rectangular base provides a stable and comfortable position to "swipe" along a counter, maintaining a neutral wrist position for the user.
A Visually Clean Cleaner
A Visually Clean Cleaner
Swiper aims to fit into the modern appliance landscape by maintaining a minimal and approachable form and finish. Activate the vacuum by having two points of contact, a hand on the grip and the foot on a flat surface.
Swiper aims to fit into the modern appliance landscape by maintaining a minimal and approachable form and finish. Activate the vacuum by having two points of contact, a hand on the grip and the foot on a flat surface.
Dynamic Mode Switching from Debris to Liquid
Dynamic Mode Switching from Debris to Liquid
An open groove above the perimeter of the scrub foot sucks in small debris. For larger messes including liquid, position Swiper on top and firmly press down to seal off the groove and open the larger vacuum intake hole.
An open groove above the perimeter of the scrub foot sucks in small debris. For larger messes including liquid, position Swiper on top and firmly press down to seal off the groove and open the larger vacuum intake hole.
Visual Interface for Relevant Information
Visual Interface for Relevant Information
The screen on top, bent at an easy to view angle, displays information such as suction strength, battery, and capacity.
The screen on top, bent at an easy to view angle, displays information such as suction strength, battery, and capacity.
Work In Progress
Work In Progress
Hope you're enjoying the work! I'm currently designing the base and disposal receptacle for Swiper. Come back to see how it turns out!
Hope you're enjoying the work! I'm currently designing the base and disposal receptacle for Swiper. Come back to see how it turns out!
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