Breeze Blast
Breeze Blast
Redesigned portable misting fan
The goal was to create a portable, kid‑friendly misting fan that feels light, intuitive, and genuinely easy to use. The original product struggled with an oversized water tank, awkward trigger placement, and a bulky footprint that made it difficult for small hands or on‑the‑go use. This redesign rethinks the proportions, ergonomics, and interaction points, adding dual power modes and a more compact form. The result is a fan that finally feels portable, comfortable, and usable for both kids and adults.
The goal was to create a portable, kid‑friendly misting fan that feels light, intuitive, and genuinely easy to use. The original product struggled with an oversized water tank, awkward trigger placement, and a bulky footprint that made it difficult for small hands or on‑the‑go use. This redesign rethinks the proportions, ergonomics, and interaction points, adding dual power modes and a more compact form. The result is a fan that finally feels portable, comfortable, and usable for both kids and adults.
Title
Title
Breeze Blast
Breeze Blast
Industry
Industry
Consumer Electronics
Consumer Electronics
Date
Date
2024
2024
Challenge
Challenge
The original fan became bulky and heavy once the water tank and batteries were loaded, making it tiring to hold. The trigger placement wasn’t ergonomic, the build quality felt weak, and the device only offered one fan speed, limiting control and comfort. Altogether, these issues made the product harder to handle and less suitable for everyday use.
The original fan became bulky and heavy once the water tank and batteries were loaded, making it tiring to hold. The trigger placement wasn’t ergonomic, the build quality felt weak, and the device only offered one fan speed, limiting control and comfort. Altogether, these issues made the product harder to handle and less suitable for everyday use.
Approach
Approach
I began by identifying the three core ergonomic failures of the original: trigger placement, grip width, and water‑tank weight distribution. Each iteration targeted one of these issues — starting with foam models to explore grip angles, then moving to 3D‑printed prototypes to validate trigger travel, hand fit, and overall balance.
I began by identifying the three core ergonomic failures of the original: trigger placement, grip width, and water‑tank weight distribution. Each iteration targeted one of these issues — starting with foam models to explore grip angles, then moving to 3D‑printed prototypes to validate trigger travel, hand fit, and overall balance.
Testing and Development
Testing and Development
The design evolved through three quick iterations, each refining airflow, ergonomics, and internal layout. Trigger comfort improved, the battery placement was reorganized for better balance, and grip grooves were added for a more natural hold. The body was slimmed down to fit smaller hands, resulting in a more universal and comfortable form.
The design evolved through three quick iterations, each refining airflow, ergonomics, and internal layout. Trigger comfort improved, the battery placement was reorganized for better balance, and grip grooves were added for a more natural hold. The body was slimmed down to fit smaller hands, resulting in a more universal and comfortable form.
The device is designed to feel simple and friendly. The water container clicks in with a quick twist, the inverted trigger makes the action feel lighter, and the single button keeps operation intuitive. Small touches, like the low‑travel trigger and lanyard loop, make the product more comfortable and easy to live with.
The device is designed to feel simple and friendly. The water container clicks in with a quick twist, the inverted trigger makes the action feel lighter, and the single button keeps operation intuitive. Small touches, like the low‑travel trigger and lanyard loop, make the product more comfortable and easy to live with.
The fan was shaped to feel good in the hand, with soft grooves that reduce strain and make it easy for people of all hand sizes to hold. Its rectangular form makes it simple to slip into a bag or cup holder without taking up space. Overall, the design focuses on comfort, portability, and a grip that feels secure whether you’re on the move or relaxing outdoors.
The fan was shaped to feel good in the hand, with soft grooves that reduce strain and make it easy for people of all hand sizes to hold. Its rectangular form makes it simple to slip into a bag or cup holder without taking up space. Overall, the design focuses on comfort, portability, and a grip that feels secure whether you’re on the move or relaxing outdoors.
The device is built from tightly integrated components to stay compact, reliable, and easy to assemble. Ultrasonic welding and screws secure the structure, while the internal layout keeps the fan, motor, batteries, and trigger mechanism aligned for smooth operation. Each part is designed to fit cleanly within the body without adding unnecessary bulk.
The device is built from tightly integrated components to stay compact, reliable, and easy to assemble. Ultrasonic welding and screws secure the structure, while the internal layout keeps the fan, motor, batteries, and trigger mechanism aligned for smooth operation. Each part is designed to fit cleanly within the body without adding unnecessary bulk.
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