Air Purifier Alpward (2016)
Concept Design / Industrial Design / Engineering Liaison / Branding / Visualization
The Alpward Air Purifier is a Swiss-designed product concept for a client with a focus on the Chinese IAQ market.
The iconic shape was the first of its kind in the air purification market and is intended to blend nicely with elegant home furnishings, unlike most other products in this sector.
The unit is intended to be controlled via mobile phone (Bluettooth) in addition to basic controls that are available on a built-in touchscreen.
The horizontal air-intake and air-exhaust system is optimized for quiet operation despite a very high hourly throughput rate.
Rear cable management solution using a retractable cable roll, similar to the type used on typical vacuum cleaners .
The materials used are of high quality and the unique sculptural shape takes its origins from the world of high-end audio components .
Alternative finish: Matte Graphite.
Alternative finish: Faux-wood appliqué.
Alternative finish: Customized laser-engraving.