KEY fINDINGS
More preferred, light weight vacuums suffer from low dust capacity and low battery life.
Popular wall-mounted charging vacuums can stick out and be visually and physically obtrusive.
Users dislike their vacuums' bright colors that don’t fit their interior aesthetic.
THE USER
Finances: Makes enough to cover basic living expenses, with some wiggle room for discretionary spending. May be managing student loans, car payments, or childcare costs.
Lifestyle: Organization and cleanliness. Enjoys spending time with family and friends. Leisure activities might include socializing, hobbies, entertainment, and occasional travel.
Values: Interior design, education, family, and financial security.
CMF research
Before beginning the ideation process, current and future trends were explored to better understand what color, material, and finish would resonate most with.
objective
Design a vacuum cleaner that encourages regular use by being accessible and aesthetically pleasing when placed in a living space.
process
While researching current design trends, cylinder forms and pill shapes were prominent.
development
After settling on a user reviewed design, components were modeled and rendered.
Manufacturing and Materials
