Eddy - in situ cleaning system
A 10-week project in collaboration with Whirlpool and Ikea about Interaction in the Kitchen. Eddy combines the two functions of washing and storage in one environment. Handling of kitchen items is minimized and the system provides a viable alternative for small kitchen environements.
The concept was presented with some 3D animations and a Flash interactive demo quickly showcasing the interaction and UI.
Timeframe
10 weeks, November-December 2006
Collaboration
Umeå Institute of Design
Whirlpool
Ikea
This project has 6 images and 2 videos
Sketch animation
Shows the sequence of loading the dishes and closing off one section to washing.
Video mov, 640 x 480px , 8.17 MB
Concept and overview
Shelves with washing functionalities. Dividers allow a limited section to be washed, reducing manipulation and minimizing energy resources.
Front view
Modular curtains can close off different parts of the shelves.
Problem
Kitchen tools and dishes are constantly moved and transfered during the cooking-eating-washing cycle.
The main idea of this project to combine washing and storage in the same location.
Washing + Storage
Dynamic and dual-purpose storage space.
Early sketch of the UI
Trying to see what works and what doesn't with the User Interface elements.
Test renders to visualize the idea
Option 1: sliding door from the side
Video mov, 640 x 480px , 6.90 MB
Semi-working Flash demo of the UI
Close the curtain from the top. Then adjust time (keys 1 and 3), press 8 to start the washing procedure, and 9 to end it.
Don't worry if it's not working smoothly. It never did!