Hydrowash Lavmaŝino by Vishwaksen Shekhawat and Chandradhar S.

Hydrowash Lavmaŝino by Vishwaksen Shekhawat and Chandradhar S. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Arĝenta A' Design Award in Dezajno de Hejmaj Aparatoj Competition Category.

ArĝentoHejma Aparato· 2023

Hydrowash Lavmaŝino

by Vishwaksen Shekhawat and Chandradhar S.

Client: Whirlpool of India Ltd.

Arĝenta A' Design Award Winner in Hejma Aparato Category

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The Design

About Hydrowash Lavmaŝino

Hydrowash estas portebla duonaŭtomata lavmaŝino kun du kuvoj. Unu kuvo lavas kaj la alia centrifuge sekigas, kaj la vestaĵoj estas movataj inter la kuvoj permane. Butonoj metitaj sub la ĉefa kovrilo regas la lavtempon, la lavintensecon, la akvonivelon kaj la sekigtempon, kio tenas la eksteron pura kaj la internon facile komprenebla. La interna lavspaco retenas verŝojn kaj ŝprucaĵojn. Tira tenilo kaj elstaraj radoj ebligas, ke la maŝino estu movata de unu persono. La korpo estas farita el injekte muldita plasto kaj havas trankvilan boatosimilan profilon taŭgan por kompaktaj hejmoj.

The Recognition

About the Arĝenta A' Design Award

Hydrowash Lavmaŝino estas gajninto de la Arĝenta A' Design Award, grandege prestiĝa rekono donata al plejklasaj, belegaj kaj impresaj dezajnoj. La Arĝentaj gajnintoj estas treege brilaj kaj treege kreemaj verkoj, kiuj ilustras la elstaran sperton, talenton kaj sagacon de siaj dezajnistoj. Oni atendas, ke Hydrowash Lavmaŝino estu mirinda, montrinda verko, kiu estas rimarkinde profesia kaj profunde nova. Ĉi tiu dezajno gajninta la Arĝentan A' Design Award estas tre rimarkinda, admirata inventaĵo, kiu profitigas kaj antaŭenigas la limojn de arto, scienco, dezajno kaj teknologio. Hydrowash Lavmaŝino estas vaste enviata kreaĵo, kiu vekas dezirojn, alportas pozitivajn sentojn kaj ekbrilas miron kaj mirigon.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Portable Semiautomatic twin tub washing machine designed to be pulled & moved single handedly.
Knobs & switches are located under the main lid to make the exterior clean & its interior intuitive.
Minimal monolithic exteriors with delightful detailing give it an unobtrusive & calming presence which allows it to be stored in any living space without visual intrusion or embarrassment.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 830mm x Depth 545mm x Height 975mm
Energy Rating - 5 star
Voltage Range 230
Frequency 50 HZ
Operating current (A) 6
Tags: Intuitive, Mobility, craftsmanship, low-cost, functional, Unique, Refinement, Wash-Arena, Iconic, Monolithic
Production Technology: The design acknowledges all tactile, mental & habitual aspects of the wash process, from the most subtle to the very obvious.
It pushed the boundaries of current production capability & viability to create an Iconic next generation Washing machine
Using injection molded plastics allowed us to balance form & function to achieve our vision.
allowing us to achieve Its boat-like shape reflecting its mobility story.
Subtle but complex surfacing that accentuate its sculptural aspects & minimal part joinery detail all coming together to set a benchmark of Aesthetics, craftsmanship & user experience.
Design Challenge: Cost sensitivity, conservative mindset of the consumer segment were the main constraints for this unique & differentiated design. To make this vision a reality was a calculated risk for the business leaders, a formidable optimization challenge to the engineering and manufacturing team and test of persistence for the design team.
These intangible challenges were overcome by the passion and commitment to this design vision and the consumer benefit by all stakeholders at Whirlpool.
Research: The project looked into all aspects of daily life of the low income consumer.
An internal team created the methodology & closely guided it execution by an external research agency. Along with looking for practical insights of laundry activities, insights related to indirect factors like lifestyle, habits & culture were also extensively researched. Compassion & empathy for the consumer took the research to deeper level & provided insights that were not realized & expressed before. The new design was evaluated through a Nation wide user survey.
to Cover a huge spectrum of cultural & geographical diversity of India.
Full size prototypes & focus group discussions helped to clarify key insights.
Inspiration: To provide a delightful experience to a first time user who previously hand washed clothes, whose key expectations are reduced manual labor, functional simplicity & flexibility at a low price.
It’s Wash Arena interior contains all spills & splashes enables a hassle free wash experience & Its boat like profile, wheels & a Pull handle grant it intuitive ergonomic mobility to aid & celebrate all tactile effort of the user whilst seamlessly fitting into any practical & emotional context.
Project Duration: The Project started with design conceptualization in August 2019 and product was launched in the market in July 2022
Operation Flow: This semi automatic machine has 2 tubs, for washing & drying. Water is delivered to the tubs through a water selector inbuilt in the supply pipe interface. Operation of the wash & spin dry is controlled by the knobs. First two knobs control the time & intensity of the wash process, the other knobs control water level & dryer time. Clothes need to be manually transferred between the tubs. This machine mechanizes the clothes wash process in stages but keeps the entire process open to active customization & adjustment. This machine has an ergonomic pull handle & pronounced wheels that enables easily movement between storage & usage space making it an efficient addition to the lifestyle in low income compact housing.
Team Members: Vishwaksen Shekhawat
Chandradhar Singh Rathore