Air Purifier

Author(s) Mélanie Turano, Zheng Chen
Academic Year A.A. 2024-2025
Course Digitally Designed Objects for Fast Prototyping

Final Project Photos

Final Project View 1
Final Project View 1
Final Project View 2
Final Project View 2
Final Project View 3
Final Project View 3
Final Project View 4
Final Project View 4
Final Project View 5
Final Project View 5
Final Project View 6
Final Project View 6

Original Object Photos

Original Object 1
Original Object View 1
Original Object 2
Original Object View 2
Original Object 3
Original Object View 3
Original Object 4
Original Object View 4
Original Object 5
Original Object View 5
Original Object 6
Original Object View 6

Description

The object we chose is an air purifier designed by NS Nanotech and a startup with patented technology developed at the University of Michigan and McGill University. NS Nanotech is a company who used to produce nano-LED but when the pandemic decided to work with nitride semiconductors could help fight the virus. The collaboration between the two generated an innovative product: an air purifier designed to neutralize coronavirus in the user's personal airspace, that is about the size of a coffee mug. The object is designed for personal and business use in the home, office, schools, airplanes, ride-shares, and virtually anywhere else you can plug it in.

What we found interesting is the shape that reminds us of the Chinese xiangbao, a pocket that holds spices scenting the environment. We thought that is cool that Just as xiangbao allows you to scent the air and make it more pleasant, the air purifier also allows you to rid the air of the virus to make it safe for health.

Chinese Xiangbao
Various Chinese Xiangbao

Prototyping

Initial Sketches

Initial Sketch
First sketch to understand components and measurements

Cardboard Prototypes

Cardboard Prototype Back
Very first cardboard prototype (back)
Cardboard Prototype Side
Very first cardboard prototype (side)
Cardboard Prototype Front
Very first cardboard prototype (front)
Cardboard Prototype Side with Button
Very first cardboard prototype (side with button)

3D Printing Tests

3D Printing Test 1
3D Printing Test 1
3D Printing Test 2
3D Printing Test 2
3D Printing Test 3
First tests on 3D printing
3D Printing Test 4
More elaborate tests with 3D printing
3D Printing Test 5
3D Printing Test 5
3D Printing Test 6
3D Printing Test 6
3D Printing Test 7
3D Printing Test 7

Laser Cutting Tests

Laser Cutting Test
Various lasercut tests
Laser Cutting Result 1
Laser Cutting Result 1
Laser Cutting Result 2
Laser Cutting Result 2
Laser Cutting Result 3
Laser Cutting Result 3

Final Assembly

Final Assembly 1
Creating the final prototype
Final Assembly 2
Final Assembly 2
Final Assembly 3
Final prototype (front)
Final Assembly 4
Final prototype (side)
Final Assembly 5
Final prototype (top)
Final Assembly 6
Final prototype (bottom)

Renders

Structure Render
Structure Render
Structure Render 2
Structure Render 2
Wood Components Render
Render with Wood Components
Transparent Components Render
Render with Transparent Components
Transparent Components Render 2
Render with Transparent Components 2
Banding Detail
Banding Detail
Section View
Section View

Technical Drawings

Technical Drawing 1
Main Dimensions
Technical Drawing 2
Section View
Technical Drawing 3
Detailed View

Process Documentation

Process 1
Shape of the section for wood insertion
Process 2
Banding part on the corner
Process 3
Unfolding part creation
Process 4
Resizeable feature demonstration
Process 5
Resizeable feature in action

Resources

Chinese Xiangbao Reference

NS Nanotech Website

Behance Project