4 Weeks | 150 Hours | 2023
Skills | User Experience, Iteration, Ergonomics
Software | Solidworks, Keyshot, Adobe Suite
How Can We Design a Vacuum Cleaner for Kitchen Countertops?
Handheld Vacuum Cleaners (HVC) Aren't Designed For The Kitchen
Vacuum cleaners however haven't been optimized for countertops.
Most handheld vacuum cleaners are uncomfortable to use above the waist.
See The Process
See The Process
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!
4 Weeks | 150 Hours | 2023
Skills | User Experience, Iteration, Ergonomics
Software | Solidworks, Keyshot, Adobe Suite
How Can We Design a Vacuum Cleaner for Kitchen Countertops?
sorry, not optimized for small windows,
try going full screen.