For those that don't have ready access to a clothes washing machine, the 'Swash' is designed to help be an effective way to wash clothing from the comfort of your own home. The 'Swash' works by being placed overtop of a bucket in order to create a basket that allows for clothing to be placed inside for cleaning purposes. The 'Swash' instantly goes to work vigorously washing clothes without using anything other than the unit, a bucket, some water and detergent.
The 'Swash' clothes washing machine is the winner of the Red Dot Design Aware or 2016 and is the design work of Ronald Tan. If brought to life, the 'Swash' could help to make washing machine ownership possible for all.
Bucket Washing Machines
The 'Swash' Clothes Washing Machine Turns a Bucket into an Appliance
Trend Themes
1. Portable Washing Machines - The 'Swash' clothes washing machine demonstrates the trend of portable washing machines that offer convenience and accessibility for individuals without access to traditional washing machines.
2. Simplified Washing Solutions - The 'Swash' clothes washing machine highlights the trend of simplified washing solutions that require minimal resources and make laundry tasks easier for users.
3. DIY Laundry Devices - The 'Swash' clothes washing machine showcases the trend of DIY laundry devices that empower individuals to turn everyday objects into functional laundry appliances.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliance - The 'Swash' clothes washing machine presents an opportunity for home appliance manufacturers to develop portable and simplified washing machines that cater to individuals without access to traditional laundry facilities.
2. Cleaning and Laundry Services - The 'Swash' clothes washing machine offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for cleaning and laundry service providers to offer mobile or on-site laundry solutions for customers in need of alternative methods.
3. Design and Product Development - The 'Swash' clothes washing machine illustrates the potential for design and product development professionals to create innovative DIY laundry devices that repurpose everyday items for efficient clothes washing.