Vishwaksen Shekhawat and Chandradhar S.によるHydrowash 洗濯機

Vishwaksen Shekhawat and Chandradhar S.によるHydrowash 洗濯機は、家庭用電化製品デザインコンペティションカテゴリーにおける非常に権威ある2023 A' Design Award 銀賞の優れた受賞作品です。

銀家庭用電化製品· 2023

Hydrowash 洗濯機

デザイナー： Vishwaksen Shekhawat and Chandradhar S.

クライアント: Whirlpool of India Ltd.

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Hydrowash 洗濯機について

Hydrowashは、持ち運び可能な半自動二槽式洗濯機です。一方の槽で洗濯を行い、もう一方の槽で脱水を行い、衣類は手作業で槽から槽へと移します。洗濯時間、洗濯の強さ、水位、脱水時間を調整するつまみはメインの蓋の下に配置されており、外観をすっきりと保ちながら、内部の操作を直感的に理解できるようにしています。内側の洗濯エリアは、水こぼれや飛沫を受け止める構造です。引き手ハンドルと大きく張り出した車輪により、一人でも本体を移動させることができます。本体は射出成形プラスチック製で、コンパクトな住宅に適した、穏やかな舟のようなシルエットを備えています。

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A' Design Award 銀賞について

Hydrowash 洗濯機は、見事で印象的なハイエンドのデザインに授与される、非常に権威ある評価である A' Design Award 銀賞の受賞作品です。銀賞の受賞作品は、きわめて輝かしく創造性に富んだ作品であり、デザイナーの傑出した専門知識、才能、洞察力を示しています。Hydrowash 洗濯機は、素晴らしい代表作であり、驚くほどプロフェッショナルで、深く革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銀賞を受賞したデザインは、非常に注目すべき称賛される発明であり、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術の境界に寄与し、それを前進させます。Hydrowash 洗濯機は、多くの人に羨まれる創造物であり、欲求を呼び覚まし、前向きな感情をもたらし、驚きと感嘆を灯します。

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デザイナーが提供するクレジット、チームメンバー、技術的な詳細。

独自の特性: 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.
寸法とパッケージ: Width 830mm x Depth 545mm x Height 975mm
Energy Rating - 5 star
Voltage Range 230
Frequency 50 HZ
Operating current (A) 6
タグ: Intuitive, Mobility, craftsmanship, low-cost, functional, Unique, Refinement, Wash-Arena, Iconic, Monolithic
製造技術: 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.
デザインの課題: 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.
リサーチ: 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.
インスピレーション: 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.
プロジェクト期間: The Project started with design conceptualization in August 2019 and product was launched in the market in July 2022
オペレーションフロー: 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.
チームメンバー: Vishwaksen Shekhawat
Chandradhar Singh Rathore