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70.4% of makers do not have air filtration in their workshop
How might we remove barriers to lung safety that affect hobbyist craftspeople?
Craftspeople and those within the trades have higher rates of exposure to harmful particulate and fumes, which led to the coining of the term “Occupational Lung Disease”.
This accounts for more than 10% of all lung disease diagnoses including COPD, asthma, and more.
5-10% of all lung cancer diagnoses are due to occupational exposure to carcinogens, which is included in the 2-8% of all cancer diagnoses that can be attributed to workplace exposure.
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my role
Industrial Designer
project
BFA Studio I
timeline
10 Weeks
Flux is a standalone air filtration unit that enhances air quality in non-industrial workshop settings such as home workshops, sheds, and garages while prioritizing functionality and aesthetics. Flux integrates seamlessly into a variety of settings, visually fitting in between workshop and home use while keeping a clean, smooth, and timeless appearance. Focusing on user-friendly maintenance, the filter change process is simple and intuitive. This project addresses the need for non-obtrusive and simple safety equipment that is practical and visually appealing.
Users don’t have enough space for a floor or benchtop unit
Heavy duty integrated solutions are not renter friendly
The current solutions are expensive
Users aren’t sure of the efficacy of current solutions
Users aren’t sure where to begin when it comes to air safety
Barriers
Users don’t know when their filter is no longer effective
Overall Form
Hard edges
Smooth
Simple
Details
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Sketching
Refined Form
Venting Concepts
3D Model
Scale Model (1 : 2.5)
Materials
User Interaction Mapping
Validating Filter Change Process
Final Design
Toggle Button
and Central Display
Sliding Panels for Intuitive Filter Change
Low-Profile Mounting Hardware
Rigid Bolt Snaps
for Stability
Integrated hanging hardware.
Tensioned to lay flat when not in use, allowing for a bench-top modality.
Sliding panels to access the filter.
Featuring finger pulls on the housing and a nail notch on either door for ease of use when the panels are open flush.
360° Air Intake
Inset Cord
Wide Vents for Airflow
ø 20”
8.9"
Unit glows red when filter needs changed
