Hydrowash Mashine ya Kufulia by Vishwaksen Shekhawat and Chandradhar S.

Hydrowash Mashine ya Kufulia by Vishwaksen Shekhawat and Chandradhar S. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Vifaa vya Nyumbani Competition Category.

FedhaKifaa cha Nyumbani· 2023

Hydrowash Mashine ya Kufulia

by Vishwaksen Shekhawat and Chandradhar S.

Client: Whirlpool of India Ltd.

Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award Winner in Kifaa cha Nyumbani Category

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The Design

About Hydrowash Mashine ya Kufulia

Hydrowash ni mashine ya kufulia inayobebeka ya nusu-otomatiki yenye mapipa mawili. Pipa moja hufua na jingine hukausha kwa kuzungusha, na nguo huhamishwa kati ya mapipa hayo kwa mkono. Vitufe vya kuzungusha vilivyowekwa chini ya mfuniko mkuu hudhibiti muda wa kufua, nguvu ya kufua, kiwango cha maji na muda wa kukausha, jambo linalofanya sehemu ya nje ibaki safi na sehemu ya ndani iwe rahisi kueleweka. Eneo la ndani la kufulia huzuia maji yanayomwagika na kurukaruka. Mpini wa kuvutia na magurudumu yaliyojitokeza huruhusu mashine kusogezwa na mtu mmoja. Mwili wake umetengenezwa kwa plastiki iliyofinyangwa kwa njia ya sindano na una umbo tulivu linalofanana na mashua, linalofaa kwa nyumba za nafasi ndogo.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award

Hydrowash Mashine ya Kufulia ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa ya ajabu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya hali ya juu kabisa, ya kupendeza na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Fedha ni kazi zinazong'aa mno na bunifu kupita kiasi zinazoonyesha utaalamu bora, kipaji na busara ya wabunifu wao. Hydrowash Mashine ya Kufulia inatarajiwa kuwa kazi nzuri ya kuigwa ambayo ni ya kitaalamu kwa kiasi kikubwa na yenye ubunifu wa kina. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award ni uvumbuzi unaojulikana sana na kupendwa, unaonufaisha na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. Hydrowash Mashine ya Kufulia ni kazi inayotamaniwa mno inayochochea hamu, huleta hisia chanya na huzua mshangao na mastaajabu.

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