Marian Adusei
Flugun
Redesign project of an air sterilizing machine for new target users
Role
Designer
User researcher
Team
Kido Chang
Kyohwe Goo
Marian Adusei
Tools
Solidworks
Keyshot
Illustrator
Photoshop
PowerPoint
Arduino
Overview
Flugun is a spatial sterilizer that mainly sterilizes air by spraying super-micro particles of chemical that is harmless to human. It can remove bacteria, viruses, vermin, stench, and harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde. It uses low-heat steam and comes in a large capacity, making it heavy and bulky. Current flugun is mainly used in industries and businesses.
Due to the increasing need by customers for a version for the domestic environment, the client (Ecointot) asked for the existing product to be redesigned.
Process
Research
Analysis
Ideation
Interim
Iterate
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Background search
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Identify users
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Interview and observe users
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What are the use problems
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Interview and video transcribing
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Data sorting
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Design direction creation
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sketching
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Foam modeling
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Client Presentation
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Discussing changes
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Make design changes
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Business model creation
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Final Presentation
User Study
We conducted conceptual interviews with experienced and new users. The interviews were videotaped for later review. The main problem that was observed was that the size and weight of the product were too cumbersome for most users. Also, users mentioned they keep forgetting to sanitize with the product, although they liked using the product and the feeling they get after use.
Data Analysis
The interview video was transcribed and the user use section was rewatched to draw out insight to product handling. Points were selected and later grouped to draw out design direction.
Design Direction
Ideation
Sketches
Form conceptualization
Interim concept design
Proof of working prototype and internal structure design
Final Design
