The vacuum cleaner was a group project in the course D7011A – Advanced Prototyping. The assignment involved analyzing and interpreting a specific brand and developing a fully finished, high-fidelity prototype of a robotic vacuum cleaner.
In our case, we had the opportunity to study and interpret Milwaukee Tools, translating their distinct and rugged brand language into a new product concept.
In our case, we had the opportunity to study and interpret Milwaukee Tools, translating their distinct and rugged brand language into a new product concept.
As a group, we brainstormed and each presented design proposals. My early ideas are shown below: one with a rough, square expression to align closely with Milwaukee’s heavy-duty identity, and two with a more traditional robotic vacuum cleaner form infused with key brand elements.
After discussions within the group and with our teacher, we decided to move forward with the more traditional design. To further explore the design we made a clay model where we could test different details.
We then began planning and building the advanced prototype where the red body was CNC-milled, the front bumper was cast in plastic, and both the button and logo were 3D-printed. All parts were also spray painted. Since we had access to a discarded robotic vacuum cleaner, we reused its motor and wheels to give our prototype functional movement.
From left: Jonathan Svensson, Josefin Nilsson, Elvira borg, Daniel Persson and Theodor Miiro.