PRODUCT DESIGN

IN-SINK DISHWASHER

Reimagining the contemporary dishwasher, integrating user-driven insights to address ergonomic inefficiencies, spatial waste & outdated assumptions in home appliance design.

PROJECT INFO:

My goal for this project was to challenge the outdated assumptions reflected in traditional home appliance design, specifically by reimagining the dishwasher within today's dynamic social and ergonomic landscape. Conventional appliances often perpetuate societal roles and create inefficiencies, and I aimed to eliminate these pre-conceived notions by grounding the design in the real-world experiences of diverse users.

To achieve this, I conducted a comprehensive survey across various ages, genders, and lifestyles, which allowed me to pinpoint critical issues with existing dishwasher models. Key pain points consistently emerged, including lengthy cycle times and large capacities that demand inefficient planning, inconvenient placement leading to kitchen mess during transfer from the sink, the physical strain of bending down for loading and unloading, and the significant volume of wasted kitchen space when the appliance is not in use. My design solution directly responds to these user-identified frustrations, offering a contemporary approach that prioritizes efficiency, cleanliness, and ergonomic identity to better integrate the dishwasher into modern living.

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M.AD @ the Portfolio Center

Hank Richardson

Dezeen Annual 2020