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Beolab H20
Beolab H20
Beolab H20
DATE
March 2023
(10 days)
The Project.
The Project.
This is a concept for a luxury humidifier from Bang & Olufsen, designed to fit seamlessly into the B&O ecosystem.
This is a concept for a luxury humidifier from Bang & Olufsen, designed to fit seamlessly into the B&O ecosystem.
This is a concept for a luxury humidifier from Bang & Olufsen, designed to fit seamlessly into the B&O ecosystem.
The Process.
The Process.
Bang & Olufsen is known for their luxury home sound systems that feature exceptional acoustic technology and minimally processed materials. I wanted my design to fit seamlessly into their signature style. After noting some of the consistencies across their product ecosystem, I got to sketching.
Bang & Olufsen is known for their luxury home sound systems that feature exceptional acoustic technology and minimally processed materials. I wanted my design to fit seamlessly into their signature style. After noting some of the consistencies across their product ecosystem, I got to sketching.
I wanted a cylindrical form, without looking bulky or like other humidifiers on the market. Another challenge would be incorporating wood elements without risking water getting into them. With these goals in mind, I moved to modeling in SolidWorks.
I wanted a cylindrical form, without looking bulky or like other humidifiers on the market. Another challenge would be incorporating wood elements without risking water getting into them. With these goals in mind, I moved to modeling in SolidWorks.
The Result.
The Result.
After experimenting a with a few different bases, I settled on a design inspired by water, while maintaining the unadulterated Bang & Olufsen style. The final silhouette of the Beolab H20 marries form and function by hiding a large aluminum water tank behind the oak lamella. The wide lip of the tank protects the wood during refills and evenly disperses water vapor in a full 360 degree radius. Topping the vapor stem is a waterproof touch-sensitive control panel for easy adjustment of target humidity and vapor output, as well as a water level display. The Beolab H20 can also be controlled via Bluetooth in the Bang & Olufsen app, which is currently used for its sound systems.
The product comes in four distinct colorways, including a glass variant to celebrate its function as a humidifier by providing a view into its inner components.
After experimenting a with a few different bases, I settled on a design inspired by water, while maintaining the unadulterated Bang & Olufsen style. The final silhouette of the Beolab H20 marries form and function by hiding a large aluminum water tank behind the oak lamella. The wide lip of the tank protects the wood during refills and evenly disperses water vapor in a full 360 degree radius. Topping the vapor stem is a waterproof touch-sensitive control panel for easy adjustment of target humidity and vapor output, as well as a water level display. The Beolab H20 can also be controlled via Bluetooth in the Bang & Olufsen app, which is currently used for its sound systems.
The product comes in four distinct colorways, including a glass variant to celebrate its function as a humidifier by providing a view into its inner components.
