Hydrowash Machina Lavatoria by Vishwaksen Shekhawat and Chandradhar S.

Hydrowash Machina Lavatoria by Vishwaksen Shekhawat and Chandradhar S. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Instrumentum Domesticum Competition Category.

ArgentumInstrumentum Domesticum· 2023

Hydrowash Machina Lavatoria

by Vishwaksen Shekhawat and Chandradhar S.

Client: Whirlpool of India Ltd.

Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Instrumentum Domesticum Category

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The Design

About Hydrowash Machina Lavatoria

Hydrowash est machina lavatoria portabilis semiautomatica duobus labris instructa. Alterum labrum vestes lavat, alterum rotatione siccat, vestesque manu inter labra transferuntur. Epitonia sub operculo principali collocata tempus lavandi, intensitatem lavationis, aquae altitudinem tempusque siccandi regunt, quo exterior pars munda manet et interior facile intellegitur. Arena lavatoria interior effusiones et aspergines continet. Ansa tractoria rotaeque insignes machinam ab uno homine moveri sinunt. Corpus ex materia plastica per iniectionem formata factum est, formamque tranquillam navi similem habet, domibus compactis aptam.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

Hydrowash Machina Lavatoria victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Hydrowash Machina Lavatoria opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Hydrowash Machina Lavatoria creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

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