Water purifier / 2023

Client : Baselab.co / Korea

Smart water purifier concept with dial control and touch display to navigate various commands.

Bespoke front panel cover provides multiple CMF choices for users to easily swap and match interior.

Project duration : 12 weeks


inspiration & initial concept sketch

Patterned front panel with chromed metallic finish with thin polycarbonate piece

 

/controls

Control dial to switch from cold, room temperature, hot, and beverage mode

Touch display can change into different modes by swiping left and right. Display shown: Filter controls

Display shown: Temperature and quantity control. preset modes include baby formula, coffee, and tea modes

Display shown: Resting state shows time, date, and weather to provide daily information.

Display can change into vertical or horizontal mode depending on orientation choice

 

/internals - filters

Cover panels are attached using magnets and can be removed by removing side panel cover

Service door removed: Filters include 3-level purifying filters and beverage pods

Beverage pods include vitamins, concentrated coffee extracts, and tea extracts

Filters included; 1 Pre carbon, 2 Reverse osmosis, and 3 Post carbon filters

Beverage center pods example: espresso concentrate

Dual valve system with individual reservoir container enclosure, operated with automated sliding cabin

 

/CMF explorations - click to zoom


process snapshots