dyson DC48
/01/ Overview
/01/ Overview
30% miniaturisation, 40% reduction in sound.
The only cylinder vacuum cleaner with Dyson's digital motor packs the performance of a full-size vacuum cleaner into a compact and agile form. The just 200mm diameter ball turns on the spot, and its small footprint makes it ideal for tiny apartments in Japan, South Korea, or loft apartments in the centers of London or New York. Engaged with the project right from its beginnings and followed it through all the way to implementation. From early cardboard proof-of-concept prototypes to dimensioning and tolerancing individual parts for production. Responsibilities included concept development, prototyping, sounds and vibration engineering, IEC and UL standards testing, design and engineering of the motor enclosure, among others.
Responsibilities:
- Concept development
- Prototyping
- Sounds and vibration engineering
- Performance engineering and testing
- Usability studies
- Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DMFA)
- IEC and UL standards testing
Brand:
Dyson
/02/ Challenges
With a weight of just 4.9kg (2.8kg for the main body) and a compact form factor measuring 253 x 382 x 201 mm (HxWxD), the DC48 can be carried with ease and conveniently stored in the restricted living spaces of the world's mega-cities.
*For comparison, the dimensions of an A4 paper are 210 x 297 mm.
As the smallest Dyson ball cylinder vacuum cleaner, it retains the outperforming maneuverability of its larger predecessors. The ball-shaped chassis and the 90-degree articulating hose cuff enable it to steer around obstacles and follow the user around the room, reducing collisions and increasing stability.
/03/ Technology
The countless hours spent on creating, prototyping, and testing concepts taught me that with a systematic and methodological approach, any problem can be solved. While the development of hi-tech products is an obvious application for this approach, whenever possible, I apply it across all my design activities.
/04/ Performance
Acoustics are at the heart of the Dyson design process. Improvements have been made to the DC48 ball, cyclones and floor tools to reduce sound levels and improve sound quality. Being part of the team that engineered acoustic solutions for the motor enclosure taught me how to work with sound and aerodynamic principles to achieve performance and great user experiences.
/05/ Testing
