Airclock
Smart air purifier
Airclock is a wall-mount air purifier which fits small room space, for example a small studio room. It saves the space also serves as a piece of furniture like a clock.
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TypeProduct &UI/UX design
Personal project |
RoleDesign research/User interview
Sketch 3D modeling/Render User Testing |
Overview
Millennials in China has witnessed rapid changes in society. Under radical economy growth and massive globalization's impact, they seem to live in a dilemma-the salary can't keep up with the desire and the quality of life can't reach the ideal image that is projected in their mind.
According to the Chinese Ministry of Health, industrial pollution has made cancer China’s leading cause of death. Every year, ambient air pollution alone killed hundreds of thousands of citizens.
The idea of this project is from "Future categories of home appliance" The design research I did when I was Interned in Kruz Kruz Design Studio. The goal is to explore new opportunities for home electrical appliances.
The projects were done in 2015. Three people were responsible for the ideation stage, then moving further, this turned into personal practice. I did all the research, 3D Modeling & rendering, and the UI design.
According to the Chinese Ministry of Health, industrial pollution has made cancer China’s leading cause of death. Every year, ambient air pollution alone killed hundreds of thousands of citizens.
The idea of this project is from "Future categories of home appliance" The design research I did when I was Interned in Kruz Kruz Design Studio. The goal is to explore new opportunities for home electrical appliances.
The projects were done in 2015. Three people were responsible for the ideation stage, then moving further, this turned into personal practice. I did all the research, 3D Modeling & rendering, and the UI design.
Process
By looking into market to see if there's any choice for the user group, I found out most devices are either too large or too expensive, in most cases, both. It certainly does not suit for the income and the ideal image of a new graduate young professional.
Also by looking into new trends and decoration style. I tried to design my device within the same product language with other desirable electric appilance, so it can blend in at home.
The round shape is well-recognized as symbols of well-being and of a clean environment, also resembles a typical clock that gets hanged on the wall.
The inside of the purifier contains a air sensor for PM number, a round-shape filter, and a fan blade.