Shelly is a handheld compact washing devicedesigned to briefly clean small stain on fabric. With adopting ergonomic formthat is properly engaged to a person’s hand, the product provides users easyand quick cloth-washing experience.
1. Initial Approach
Today, washing laundry is one of the common house chores in the world and washing machines have provide us efficient assistance and convenience as an essential appliance. However, a washing machine has caused environmental impact in terms of water pollution and excessive consumption of water and electricity.
According to EnergyStar, for one round of washing an average load of laundry requires 30-35 gallons of water. During the process, micro chemicals such as plastic fibers are created and washed, which causes adverse effect on aquatic animals. Also, a large amount of electricity is required in order to heat the water and spin the drum.
It is certainly an unnecessary waste of resources and time consuming for a person who needs to wash small stain on fabric to run the washing machine. The base concept of Shelly begins with an idea of offering the alternatives for these issues.
HOW MIGHT WE PROVIDE A BETTER WAY OF CLEANING FABRIC TO REDUCE UNNECESSARY USAGE OF A WASHING MACHINE?
2. Concept
Shelly’s basic feature is inspired by asnail’s appearance and its one of the interesting characteristics of leavingmucus containing recovery component. With minimum usage of resources including water, detergent, and electricity, this mini washing machine presents prompt but effective cleaning performance while preventing the fabric from damaging.
3. User Instruction
4. Wheel Switch
You can easily select and operate proper mode by rotating the wheel switch on the body
Setting Mode
Laundry Mode
Drying Mode
Charge Mode
5. Bottom Mechanism
On the bottom, there are water and detergent nozzles for washing, sponge parts and auto-dryer in the middle for drying. Also the ABS ball rollers help you control Shelly on clothes easily and keep the fabric from being damaged.
6. Separation
Shelly can be separated in 3 parts in order to maintain hygiene. All the components are washable and designed to be assembled/disassembled easily.
7. Charge
Likewise a snail rests on a tree in its shell, Shelly gets charged on a charger base, which has a shape of a snail body form. The base is designed to be mounted on a wall so that users can easily reach out to the machine whenever they need it.
The LED light on the left side notifies in green when it is full charged.
