Hydrowash Lave-linge par Vishwaksen Shekhawat and Chandradhar S.

Le design Hydrowash Lave-linge par Vishwaksen Shekhawat and Chandradhar S. est un lauréat très estimé du prestigieux 2023 A' Design Award d'Argent dans la catégorie Design d'Appareils Ménagers.

ArgentAppareil Ménager· 2023

Hydrowash Lave-linge

par Vishwaksen Shekhawat and Chandradhar S.

Client : Whirlpool of India Ltd.

Lauréat du A' Design Award d'Argent dans la catégorie Appareil Ménager

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Le Design

À propos de Hydrowash Lave-linge

Hydrowash est un lave-linge portable semi-automatique à double cuve. Une cuve assure le lavage et l'autre l'essorage, le linge étant transféré manuellement d'une cuve à l'autre. Des boutons placés sous le couvercle principal commandent la durée du lavage, l'intensité du lavage, le niveau d'eau et le temps de séchage, ce qui préserve la pureté de l'extérieur tout en rendant l'intérieur facile à comprendre. L'espace de lavage intérieur retient les débordements et les éclaboussures. Une poignée de traction et des roues bien marquées permettent à une seule personne de déplacer l'appareil. Le corps, réalisé en plastique moulé par injection, présente un profil paisible évoquant une embarcation, parfaitement adapté aux logements compacts.

La Reconnaissance

À propos du A' Design Award d'Argent

Hydrowash Lave-linge est lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent, une reconnaissance énormément prestigieuse décernée à des designs haut de gamme, superbes et impressionnants. Les lauréats Argent sont des œuvres tout à fait brillantes et extrêmement créatives qui illustrent l'expertise, le talent et la perspicacité remarquables de leurs concepteurs. Hydrowash Lave-linge est censé être une œuvre merveilleuse, une vitrine de savoir-faire, remarquablement professionnelle et profondément innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent est une invention très notable et admirée, qui sert l'art, la science, le design et la technologie et en repousse les limites. Hydrowash Lave-linge est une création très enviée qui éveille les désirs, apporte des sentiments positifs et suscite émerveillement et étonnement.

Les coulisses du design

Dossier de presse

Crédits, membres de l'équipe et détails techniques fournis par le designer.

Propriétés Uniques: Portable Semiautomatic twin tub washing machine designed to be pulled & moved single handedly.
Knobs & switches are located under the main lid to make the exterior clean & its interior intuitive.
Minimal monolithic exteriors with delightful detailing give it an unobtrusive & calming presence which allows it to be stored in any living space without visual intrusion or embarrassment.
Dimensions & Emballage: Width 830mm x Depth 545mm x Height 975mm
Energy Rating - 5 star
Voltage Range 230
Frequency 50 HZ
Operating current (A) 6
Mots-Clés: Intuitive, Mobility, craftsmanship, low-cost, functional, Unique, Refinement, Wash-Arena, Iconic, Monolithic
Technologie de Production: The design acknowledges all tactile, mental & habitual aspects of the wash process, from the most subtle to the very obvious.
It pushed the boundaries of current production capability & viability to create an Iconic next generation Washing machine
Using injection molded plastics allowed us to balance form & function to achieve our vision.
allowing us to achieve Its boat-like shape reflecting its mobility story.
Subtle but complex surfacing that accentuate its sculptural aspects & minimal part joinery detail all coming together to set a benchmark of Aesthetics, craftsmanship & user experience.
Défi de Conception: Cost sensitivity, conservative mindset of the consumer segment were the main constraints for this unique & differentiated design. To make this vision a reality was a calculated risk for the business leaders, a formidable optimization challenge to the engineering and manufacturing team and test of persistence for the design team.
These intangible challenges were overcome by the passion and commitment to this design vision and the consumer benefit by all stakeholders at Whirlpool.
Recherche: The project looked into all aspects of daily life of the low income consumer.
An internal team created the methodology & closely guided it execution by an external research agency. Along with looking for practical insights of laundry activities, insights related to indirect factors like lifestyle, habits & culture were also extensively researched. Compassion & empathy for the consumer took the research to deeper level & provided insights that were not realized & expressed before. The new design was evaluated through a Nation wide user survey.
to Cover a huge spectrum of cultural & geographical diversity of India.
Full size prototypes & focus group discussions helped to clarify key insights.
Inspiration: To provide a delightful experience to a first time user who previously hand washed clothes, whose key expectations are reduced manual labor, functional simplicity & flexibility at a low price.
It’s Wash Arena interior contains all spills & splashes enables a hassle free wash experience & Its boat like profile, wheels & a Pull handle grant it intuitive ergonomic mobility to aid & celebrate all tactile effort of the user whilst seamlessly fitting into any practical & emotional context.
Durée du Projet: The Project started with design conceptualization in August 2019 and product was launched in the market in July 2022
Flux Opérationnel: This semi automatic machine has 2 tubs, for washing & drying. Water is delivered to the tubs through a water selector inbuilt in the supply pipe interface. Operation of the wash & spin dry is controlled by the knobs. First two knobs control the time & intensity of the wash process, the other knobs control water level & dryer time. Clothes need to be manually transferred between the tubs. This machine mechanizes the clothes wash process in stages but keeps the entire process open to active customization & adjustment. This machine has an ergonomic pull handle & pronounced wheels that enables easily movement between storage & usage space making it an efficient addition to the lifestyle in low income compact housing.
Membres de l'Équipe: Vishwaksen Shekhawat
Chandradhar Singh Rathore