Context - showing the Refresh Filter in context.
Research - the research which backed up and shaped the final outcome.
How it works - The filter also houses the power input, this means the product can't be switched on without the filter in, so no one can jam a pencil into the spinning fan.
The design incorporates a cradle to cradle method of thinking, instead of throwing the filter away with the valuable conductive centre coil, they can be returned to the shop and topped up - similar to an ink cartridge.
Off - The cork trim is meant to symbolise its intentions, natural and pure. whereas the ceramic body is quite sterile and unnatural. The red threaded cable is a personal opinion, why should we hide the life line to our products? why not make them a feature?
good air quality - The product starting to sense the air quality around it, the more its open, the worse the air quality.
bad air quality - The filter also house neutral relaxing scents which are proven to increase productivity in a work space. This shot shows the product working at full speed.
Model - This is a Rapid prototype, the cork trim might be the most awkward thing i've ever done. It does raise questions for manufacture.
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Refresh Filters
Refresh filters is intended to combat indoor air pollution, which can be up to 10x worse then outdoor air. Because air pollution is invisible, this compact desk air purifier is intended to let the user know how hard its working. The product has a metaphor of a lung, the larger it gets the more air its taking in.
