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Salad Spinner - Sharon Yoo
Salad Spinner - Sharon Yoo
Salad Spinner - Sharon Yoo
SALAD SPINNER
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BRIEF
MSRP
$19.99
LAUNCHed
May 2015
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RESEARCH &
INSIGHTS
Current product
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This is the current product offered by Progressive at a $19.99 price
point.
product cycle
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user scenario
"The only place to grab the unit is by the spout." "Water sprays back up at you as you're pouring it
in the hole from the faucet and spinning it."
" I've also learned NOT to wedge the spinner
against the side (or corner) of the sink - this "Some of that water flowing through is bound to
bends the shape and causes the gears to skip pool under the bottom of the spinner and seep
and grind and the lid to pop." back in... it just simply isn't raised up enough."
INITIAL BRAINSTORMING
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Explored divergent method for water to travel in and out. Designed
interaction with end-user in mind with various scenarios and
environments such as retail, in-sink, counter-top, fridge, and pantry.
Mood Board
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PROTOTYPES
Models were built in cardboard, foam, eventually modeled in
SolidWorks and 3D printed.
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DESIGN DIRECTION
Two design directions were explored. Selection process involved
consulting with manufacturer, engineers, market, and brand
managers.
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CAD REFINEMENT
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Construction & Detail
Allows water from the faucet to flow in while the removable base lets water
flow out the bottom
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The basket doubles as a colander and has a drip-catch base or you simply
snap the base cap on to turn the spinner into a classic counter-top version
Non-skid feet when you use it as a flow through by removing the base cap
The separate basket and bowl makes for an easy clean up
FINAL PRODUCT
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VIDEO
Prepworks® Flow-Through Salad Spinner