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Nest Air
As our air quality continues to worsen, the adoption of air purifiers at homes and workplaces has been accelerating rapidly. Nest sees opportunities in this rapidly growing market and is interested in the possibility of extending their current product offerings to include a product in this space. How to define the future smart air purifier is the key
question in this project. The design is under a progress of patent.
Design - Myungwhan Choi
Initial Research - Chen Chen Myungwhan Choi Tom Gilmore
Problems
The air we breathe in our homes or offices can be
up to 100 times worse than the air outside.
Because of urbanization, however, people tend to get a smaller housing in urban area so that 51% of Americans are concerned about their cluttered spaces, so they may hesitate to purchase an air purifier.
Therefore, what if nest air takes care of the entire air treatment while
not taking up any room?
Space Efficiency
Total Air Care
Being Connected
The A/C function is just
added as the total air care.
User Persona
08:30
A Urban Dweller
Lives Hectic
James is going to work.
He is a 31 years old banker in New York City. After graduating from a MBA program, he moved to this melting pot. He strives to live efficiently and likes the 60's modern style which is
very clean.
Being Smart
Monitor air quality at a glance
Nest Air compares the outside air quality and tell you when you should not open the windows for your inside air quality, and its performance will keep changing according to the history of home air quality.
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Outside Air Pollution
Detected
"Close the Windows"
The remote controller
is an option. Experience
the most Intuitive and simplest way to control Nest Air.
Pre-filter
HEPA Filter
Photosynthesis Filter
Up to PM 2.5μm
The Most Particles and Viruses
The four internal wings enable Nest Air to concentrate its air flow to the direction where there is a bigger space.
However, the vent is formed in round
to deliver 360° indirect wind,
which is healthy and comfortable.
The jet engine inspired
triple fan Is powerful enough
that Nest Air absorbs dirty air.
The Smart Air Purifier
Using Natural Air Convection
Positioning Matrix
Total
Air Care
Small Footprint
Single
Performance
Big Footprint
Research
Design Process
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