Låda
A dishwasher for everybody, even robots.
Låda
A dishwasher for everybody, even robots.
Låda is a concept designed to make dishwashing safe and accessible for people that are visually impaired and anybody else.It can work in a team with the Samsung Bot Handy, a domestic robot meant to support people in their everyday lives.
Låda is a concept designed to make dishwashing safe and accessible for people that are visually impaired and anybody else.It can work in a team with the Samsung Bot Handy, a domestic robot meant to support people in their everyday lives.
Challenge
Challenge
Cleaning dishes can be a huge challenge for visually impaired people. It is mentally straining and comes with a high risk of injury.
Cleaning dishes can be a huge challenge for visually impaired people. It is mentally straining and comes with a high risk of injury.
"How might we make dishwashing easy, safe and quick for visually impaired people ?"
"How might we make dishwashing easy, safe and quick for visually impaired people ?"
Trays
Trays
The Låda concept includes a drawer dishwasher and a special set of modular trays that can also be used to transport and store the dishes. Each tray has its own purpose and a unique tactile surface on top the handle which allows the user to feel which tray he grabs.
The Låda concept includes a drawer dishwasher and a special set of modular trays that can also be used to transport and store the dishes. Each tray has its own purpose and a unique tactile surface on top the handle which allows the user to feel which tray he grabs.
small
small
long
long
basic
basic
cuttlery
cuttlery
Set-by-Set
Group them together as a set. One set for one
long
Make room to all your big items like pots and pans.
basic
Load it how you like it: Sort the dishes by type and
Big Items
Make room to all your big items like pots and pans.
Idea
During the ideation phase we explored different ways to integrate a dishwasher into a kitchen, with a focus on accessability, for both, a blind user and the domestic robot.
Idea
During the ideation phase we explored different ways to integrate a dishwasher into a kitchen, with a focus on accessability, for both, a blind user and the domestic robot.
Concept 01
In Virtual Reality we tested and validated our ideas to get a better understanding for proportions and user interactions. The fist concept is a drawer dishwasher with easy access from the top.
Concept 01
In Virtual Reality we tested and validated our ideas to get a better understanding for proportions and user interactions. The fist concept is a drawer dishwasher with easy access from the top.
Concept 02
For the second concept we explored a more manual dishwashing station that modules helps to organize the task, all build around the kitchen sink.
Concept 02
For the second concept we explored a more manual dishwashing station that modules helps to organize the task, all build around the kitchen sink.
Concept 03
The third direction proposes a dishwasher concept that is hidden within the kitchen cabinet and pops up to reveal itself to be accessible from the front.
Concept 03
The third direction proposes a dishwasher concept that is hidden within the kitchen cabinet and pops up to reveal itself to be accessible from the front.
Vision
We identified the first concept as the most promissing for the very unique user group and visualized our vision in the final step.
Vision
We identified the first concept as the most promissing for the very unique user group and visualized our vision in the final step.
System
System
This drawer dishwasher concept prioritizes true universal design. Its top-loading drawer mechanism allows for effortless access without bending, significantly improving ergonomics for all users. This design is especially beneficial for visually impaired individuals and domestic robots with limited arm flexibility.
This drawer dishwasher concept prioritizes true universal design. Its top-loading drawer mechanism allows for effortless access without bending, significantly improving ergonomics for all users. This design is especially beneficial for visually impaired individuals and domestic robots with limited arm flexibility.
To further enhance accessibility, the UI was optimized for non-visual users, featuring a minimalist button layout with integrated Braille. The product is designed as a beautiful interior piece that fits seamlessly into any kitchen, making it an attractive and functional solution for everyone.
To further enhance accessibility, the UI was optimized for non-visual users, featuring a minimalist button layout with integrated Braille. The product is designed as a beautiful interior piece that fits seamlessly into any kitchen, making it an attractive and functional solution for everyone.
Sorted
Sorted
Load it how you like it: Sort the dishes by type and size.
Load it how you like it: Sort the dishes by type and size.
Set-by-Set
Set-by-Set
Group them together as a set. One set for one person.
Group them together as a set. One set for one person.
Big Items
Big Items
Make room to all your big items like pots and pans.
Make room to all your big items like pots and pans.
Appearance
Appearance
Rush is equipped with a sensor setup that monitors your vital signs and triggers the alarm if it detects
Rush is equipped with a sensor setup that monitors your vital signs and triggers the alarm if it detects
Prototype Sketch Video
Prototype Sketch Video
Behind the scenes
In this fast-paced introductory project, we began by identifying key pain points to establish a foundational concept frame. Through collaborative ideation and sketching workshops, we generated a range of ideas, testing the most promising ones directly in VR. Finally, we used storytelling to weave together the user, the system, and their relationship, forming a cohesive concept for Electrolux's future vision of home appliances.
Behind the scenes
In this fast-paced introductory project, we began by identifying key pain points to establish a foundational concept frame. Through collaborative ideation and sketching workshops, we generated a range of ideas, testing the most promising ones directly in VR. Finally, we used storytelling to weave together the user, the system, and their relationship, forming a cohesive concept for Electrolux's future vision of home appliances.
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