CONTENTS
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P.E.B.L. disaster relief
StrapPak soft goods
04 03
Cinch housewares
T-Bucket CAD modeling
04 cinch soft goods project facilitating the active lifestyle of college students
emphasis:
research
method
function
THE MISSION How might the act of household cleaning be improved with an introduction of a product conceivable in the near future? hrs cleaning/ wk
age
age
gender
cleaning frequency
# of cleaning tools used
favorite tool
why clean?
do you enjoy cleaning?
what would help you clean?
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02
03
04
when clean?
house hold
60% are 40+ years old
83% clean 1-4 hrs/wk
44%
82%
live w/ family
don’t clean right away
05
06
USER RESEARCH We began our research process by gathering data from an anonymous survey of 100 homeowners and renters to understand the space. We then conducted 6 in-depth interviews to learn where pain points and opportunities are.
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gap
gap
TAKEAWAYS
users put off cleaning
users do not clean often or on a schedule
cleaning takes too long
dirtiness is a primary motivator of cleaning
users own too many cleaning products
INSIGHTS cinch
We then researched current cleaning products on the market and mapped them out using biaxial maps to identify possible gaps. We found that there was an opportunity to design a novel cleaning product that has multiple functions.
NEW MISSION How might I develop a novel, multi-use solution that promotes more frequent cleaning by improving cleaning efficiency?
IDEATION I began idea generation by creating a table of 288 words relating to 12 design criteria I had selected. I then used a Lotus Blossom technique to generate 64 sketches centered around 8 of the design criteria. Based on relevance to the criteria, 4 sketches were chosen for refinement.
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FEEDBACK
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• angle of use is uncomfortable • does not satisfy current needs • multiuse/lightweight is beneficial
02
• keeps hands from getting wet • adjustable head would increase comfort • less efficient than current products
03
• improves speed of cleaning dishes • not worth user’s effort to implement • hard to integrate in current kitchens
04
• efficient and multi-functional • needs more strength and structure • could be improved with mounted holder
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04
Concept 04 was chosen because it best met the following criteria:
easy to use
efficient
multi-functional
FUNCTIONAL MOCK-UPS cinch
The previous sketches were used to create rough mock-ups that tested various functions, and users were asked to use them to provide feedback. 04, the multi-functional brush tool, was chosen because users indicated it was the most successful.
FINAL DESIGN
FORM DEVELOPMENT Using key aesthetic criteria (such as sleek, minimal, and clean), many forms were explored to find the most consistent and successful shapes until the final design was established.
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handle connects/disconnects to attachments via rail and slot system
cinch Cinch utilizes a handle, docking station, and attachable cleaning heads to optimize the kitchen cleaning experience. The handle slides through a rail mechanism on the cleaning head and attaches via slot/wedge joint. To remove, user applies downward pressure on the handle.
HOW IT WORKS
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slide handle into head
02
lift away
03 clean
04
push down to release
PROTOTYPE A simplified prototype was created to demonstrate scale, proportions, and functionality. The design works by utilizing several attachable cleaning heads for quick use in any number of cleaning scenarios.
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a
die-cut ABS plastic
b
rubberized plastic grip
c
injection-moulded ABS
d
steel wool
e
sponge/scrubber material
b c
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e
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d
EXPLODED VIEW
cinch Cinch utilizes centralized cleaning elements, multipurpose components, and easy-to-use functionality to provide a more efficient and enjoyable home kitchen cleaning experience for the busy individual.
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