Arc Hand Broom
A redesign of a hand broom and dustpan set by applying Muuto’s soft, minimal design language. Turning an everyday object into a statement piece at home.
Duration: 4 Weeks
Focus: Home goods, Brand Research
Tools: Fusion 360, Keyshot
01 Research
01 Research
Why hand broom?
Why hand broom?
Cleaning tools are usually hidden: visually loud, materially cheap, and disconnected from the atmosphere of a home.
Cleaning tools are usually hidden: visually loud, materially cheap, and disconnected from the atmosphere of a home.
If an object lives in a space, it contributes to its emotional tone. Even the most mundane tools shape how a room feels.
If an object lives in a space, it contributes to its emotional tone. Even the most mundane tools shape how a room feels.
Design Challenge
Design Challenge
How might a simple cleaning tool become
an emotionally resonant object that lives quietly within the home?
How might we design a simple cleaning tool as a sculptural, emotional resonant object that reflects Muuto’s commitment to organic form, functionality, and everyday beauty?
02 Ideation
02 Ideation
During my inspiration research, I came across a Japanese bowl at the RISD Museum. Its simple form and curves that gave me a sense of hug caught my attention.
I applied this curve to a hand broom and dustpan set, designed to nest seamlessly and serve as a standalone piece, challenging the idea that cleaning tools should be hidden.
During my inspiration research, I came across a Japanese bowl at the RISD Museum. Its simple form and curves that gave me a sense of hug caught my attention.
I applied this curve to a hand broom and dustpan set, designed to nest seamlessly and serve as a standalone piece, challenging the idea that cleaning tools should be hidden.
During my inspiration research, I came across a Japanese bowl at the RISD Museum. Its simple form and curves that gave me a sense of hug caught my attention.
I applied this curve to a hand broom and dustpan set, designed to nest seamlessly and serve as a standalone piece, challenging the idea that cleaning tools should be hidden.
03 Form Development
03 Form Development
User testing
User testing
I handed the prototype to users without explanation and asked them to use it naturally.
I handed the prototype to users without explanation and asked them to use it naturally.
Many held and positioned it differently than intended, showing that the design was not intuitive enough.
Many held and positioned it differently than intended, showing that the design was not intuitive enough.
Ergonomic refinement
Ergonomic refinement
Based on feedback, I adjusted the handle curvature to follow the palm, the broom–dustpan angle to ease wrist strain, and the weight distribution for balance.
Based on feedback, I adjusted the handle curvature to follow the palm, the broom–dustpan angle to ease wrist strain, and the weight distribution for balance.
A smoother, more natural user experience.
04 Design for Manufacturing
04 Design for Manufacturing
To preserve the seamless curvature, I explored silicone mould making and liquid plastic casting.
To preserve the seamless curvature, I explored silicone mould making and liquid plastic casting.
01 / Master
02 / Prepare the master
03 / Moulding
04 / Casting
05 / Multiply
05 Final Model
05 Final Model
Ergonomic curves
Ergonomic curves
Organic form designed for a comfortable, natural grip during use.
Organic form designed for a comfortable, natural grip during use.
Magnetic connection
Magnetic connection
A quiet click marks completion, adding tactile satisfaction to the connection.
A quiet click marks completion, adding tactile satisfaction to the connection.
Colour, material, finish
Colour, material, finish
Muted tones, soft contrast, and material honesty draw from Scandinavian design. A gloss surface adds reflection and depth; subtle pastel colour gives the object a quiet character.
Muted tones, soft contrast, and material honesty draw from Scandinavian design. A gloss surface adds reflection and depth; subtle pastel colour gives the object a quiet character.
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