Solara Hybrid Sùghlair by Yasemin Ulukan

Solara Hybrid Sùghlair by Yasemin Ulukan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Innealan Taighe Competition Category.

AirgeadInneal Taighe· 2025

Solara Hybrid Sùghlair

by Yasemin Ulukan

Client: Arnica

Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Inneal Taighe Category

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The Design

About Solara Hybrid Sùghlair

Is e Solara Hybrid a' chiad sùghlair measgaichte san t-saoghal, a' cothlamadh cumhachd sùghlair canastair le goireasachd bata gun uèir. Tha an stèisean docaidh le cuibhlichean aige a' comasachadh atharrachadh ealamh eadar modhan, a' lughdachadh cudrom air an neach-cleachdaidh. Tha motair 400W agus bataraidh dùbailte a' toirt sùghadh làidir agus suas ri 120 mionaid de obrachadh. Air a dhèanamh de stuthan seasmhach aotrom le crìochnachadh meatailt èifeachdach a thaobh cosgais, tha an dealbhadh peutant-ri-fhaighinn aige a' cur prìomhachas air èifeachdas, ergonomaigs, agus furasta cleachdaidh. Tha Solara Hybrid ag ath-mhìneachadh glanadh dachaigh leis a' ghnìomhachd mheasgaichte thuigseach aige, ga dhèanamh na atharrachadh mòr ann an gnìomhachas nan sùghlairean.

The Recognition

About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award

Tha Solara Hybrid Sùghlair air Duais Airgid A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, àlainn agus drùidhteach. Tha buannaichean Airgid nan obraichean anabarrach boillsgeach agus gu math cruthachail a nochdas sàr-eòlas, tàlant agus geurchuis an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Solara Hybrid Sùghlair na obair mhìorbhaileach, na sàr-eisimpleir a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus gu domhainn ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Airgid A' Design Award na innleachd glè fhaicsinneach, ion-mholta a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais. Tha Solara Hybrid Sùghlair na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran eud, a dhùisgeas miannan, a bheir faireachdainnean math agus a thogas iongnadh is miorbhail.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Solara Hybrid is an innovative cordless vacuum that combines the power of a canister vacuum with the convenience of a stick vacuum, eliminating the need for two devices. A 400W motor and 8 cell 28.8V battery provide strong suction, while the dual-battery system allows up to 120 minutes of use. With a 1.4L dustbin and seamless charging, it ensures an efficient, cable free, and fatigue free cleaning experience, making it the first of its kind in the world.
Dimensions & Packaging: Gift Box dimensions ; 60cm x 40cm x 30cm
Tags: hybrid , cordless, upright, canister
Production Technology: Solara Hybrid is crafted using high durability, lightweight materials such as reinforced ABS and aluminum for an optimal balance of strength and portability. To achieve the premium metallic finish in a cost effective way, we utilized the hot stamping method. Designing surfaces compatible with this technique requires advanced expertise. The motor and battery system ensure high efficiency, while the docking station enables seamless transformation. The design is currently patent pending.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was integrating the power of a canister vacuum into a cordless design while maintaining user comfort. Designing a wheeled docking system with an automatic locking mechanism required extensive prototyping. Optimizing weight distribution, ensuring durability, and developing a cost effective metallic finish using hot stamping were key hurdles. Over two years, we overcame these challenges through rigorous testing, innovative engineering, and material optimization.
Research: The research focused on enhancing the usability and efficiency of cordless vacuums. The objective was to minimize user fatigue while preserving strong cleaning performance. Over two years of rigorous testing and the development of hundreds of prototypes, user interviews, market analysis, and real-life household tests identified the need for a hybrid model. These insights led to the creation of an ergonomic wheeled docking system and a dual-battery design, improving both convenience and cleaning efficiency.
Inspiration: The inspiration for Solara Hybrid came from the need for a more versatile and user friendly cleaning solution. Most households own both a canister vacuum for deep cleaning and a cordless stick vacuum for quick tasks.To eliminate this redundancy, a single device was developed to combine the benefits of both vacuum types. Extensive research on ergonomics and user fatigue led to the creation of a wheeled docking system, ensuring easy maneuverability and improved cleaning efficiency.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2023 and lauched in Turkey in March 2025
Operation Flow: Solara Hybrid operates as both a cordless stick vacuum and a canister vacuum with a simple transformation. When used upright, it offers quick, hassle free cleaning. For deeper cleaning, the main unit docks onto a wheeled station, reducing strain and improving mobility. A custom designed locking system automatically secures the unit when docked. With two interchangeable batteries, it provides up to 120 minutes of continuous use, ensuring a seamless and efficient cleaning experience.
Patents: TR2024/050078
TR2023/001152
Patented in Turkey
International Patent Pending.
Image Credits: Image Photo Credits ; Photographer Dinç Aytuğ