bringing nature to you
PD 2 AIR Assignment 2
Elicia Chong U1830573A
Our Range
bringing nature to you
TERRA is a lifestyle product design company, founded in 2020. As we live in a fast paced world where technology is always advancing and we slowly get disconnected from nature. TERRA seeks to reconnect its users with nature through design in daily living products.
DROP
TERRA makes effective use of simple and uncomplicated designs, with the key shapes being nature derived. With its muted tones, the style is easily recognizable. Nothing too complex, just nature.
Upcoming! XYLIA
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XYLIA 2 Herb 1 Humidifier
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About XYLIA
Timeline XYLIA is expected to be launched by late July 2020.
XYLIA refers to being in the forest, surrounded by nature which is its aim to integrate nature into everyday living. There are an increasing number of plant enthusiasts, living in the crowded cities, who are starting to turn their focus towards sustainable living especially homegrown herbs as sustainable living are being promoted in efforts of cutting down waste. However, herbs can be difficult to grow, depending on the humidity level, weather and so on. XYLIA acts as an combined humidifier and indoor garden ecosystem which can be place anywhere indoors. With an in-built humidifier and light, it not only promote the growth of herbs but also increasing the moisture level in the air to prevent our skin from drying.
April Conceptual Launch
May
April
Pre-production Post-production & Assembly
June
July
Shipment
Market
Functions
19000 lumens light power suitable for most herbs and medium light plants
Carries up to 2 litres of water
4 pots capsules with easy drainage system
Touch power panel
Refined Details 4 detachable pot capsules with drainage system which are connected to the removable pot lid for easy cleaning. Just remove it for maintenace and click it back to the humidifier body!
Stainless steel mist nozels will not rust even with prolonged moisture.
White light of 19000 lumens suitable for all types of herbs, ranging from basil, mint, oregano, lemon balm and more.
Touch panel that can be configured into 3 different settings. When pressed, the selected icon will emit a warm glow. If the water level is low and requires topping up, selected icon’s light will blink.
Humidifier only
On / Off all
Lights only
Wonder how does XYLIA make mist without wires from the ultrasonic disc? Powered by magnetic contact, it ensures there are no electrical errors when dealing with the water tank.
Reveal or hide the water tank with XYLIA’s concealed, indent finger slider. The surface is textured with tactile bumps for better fiction.
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Parts
3 settings 3 different settings to choose from to suit different needs and situations.
Pot capsules 4 individual pot capsules come together with detachable drainage reservoirs which help to collect water as well as debris from the plant. They can be easily attached back on to the main pot by twisting.
Ideation
Ideation
Development 1
I took inspiration of the curled handle element in my vacuum cleaner and I developed my forms from there. However, given my brief outline, I realised I could not do those “elegant� or small designs for my humidifier since I have to consider plants. For herbs, they need a minimum amount of pot size and depth in order to grow properly - min. 6cm diameter. I ended up with a similar size to my vacuum cleaner. I tried to follow the slanted shape of my previous vacuum cleaner for my pot lid area which resulted in a lot of space issues with my pots and water tank.
2
After adjusting the slanted area and tapering the base layer to make it less bulky, I ended up with a similar shape as my vacuum cleaner which is great since it is supposed to be under the same range. I kept the base layer separated from the main body (2 layers) to keep it consistent since my color scheme is white and grey.
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Final version
Reflection As a whole project, I find it half a pity and a relief that we had to move our project online due to the pandemic. I found relief in this as model making is quite stressful when we have other submissions to rush as well. However, it was a pity too because I was kind of excited and I looked forward to see the outcome of the physical model. I actually started off confused at which direction I should be going for with my plant humidifier. But I ended up with the plant being herbs based as from what I observed, a few people have been starting to plant their own herbs or vegetables at home (eg. my mum). I was also able to see what kind of issues they face such as unbalanced sunlight.etc. After I proceeded with developing and researching, I felt that I kind of built my own grave as herbs growing are another topic of planting. They have their own requirements like frequent watering, preparation of the soil which can be affected by the pot. Some key points I took can be concluded here: https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/landscaping-and-hardscaping/how-to-plant-a-kitchen-herb-garden. With my form like a cylinder hangbag, I hit another problem with my water tank as I could not have a removable plastic cap like normal humidifiers. I did visualised it as a pull out tray but I felt that it will disrupt the “flow� or the look of the design. After consulting with Ka Wai, he suggested that a turning tray or I call a swivel tray, is possible as long as there is a stopper and a contact surface for powering. I felt that this project has been going quite well except for a few bumps here and there as mentioned above which led to me another issue of technology and software. Online classes mean we did not have the proper laptop systems to handle Keyshot rendering or the softwares required. It is sad but it cannot be avoided. :( Our conatct time together is short but I hope to learn under you again, Ka Wai!!!!! Thanks for teaching us and guiding us since the