Breeze Blast
Breeze Blast
Redesigned portable misting fan
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
The objective was to redesign a small daily‑use product by improving its ergonomics, features, and overall user experience. I selected a portable fan with a water sprayer, disassembled it, mapped pain points, and rebuilt the design around comfort, clarity, and manufacturability.
The objective was to redesign a small daily‑use product by improving its ergonomics, features, and overall user experience. I selected a portable fan with a water sprayer, disassembled it, mapped pain points, and rebuilt the design around comfort, clarity, and manufacturability.
Pain Points
Pain Points
Oversized water tank made the product bulky
Trigger placement was uncomfortable
Heavy when filled with water and batteries
Only one fan speed
Build quality felt cheap and inconsistent
Oversized water tank made the product bulky
Trigger placement was uncomfortable
Heavy when filled with water and batteries
Only one fan speed
Build quality felt cheap and inconsistent
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
Early iterations explored compact forms and internal layouts. Through multiple prototypes, I refined airflow, battery placement, and ergonomics. A mid‑design 3D print revealed width issues for smaller hands, leading to a slimmer, more universally comfortable grip.
Early iterations explored compact forms and internal layouts. Through multiple prototypes, I refined airflow, battery placement, and ergonomics. A mid‑design 3D print revealed width issues for smaller hands, leading to a slimmer, more universally comfortable grip.
A compact, ergonomic fan with a comfortable trigger, dual‑mode airflow, and a lanyard loop. The form is optimized for hand comfort, storage, and manufacturability. It features an inverted trigger mechanism, two‑part lock system, Type‑C charging, and a simple twist‑lock water canister. Designed for easy assembly and reliable long‑term use.
A compact, ergonomic fan with a comfortable trigger, dual‑mode airflow, and a lanyard loop. The form is optimized for hand comfort, storage, and manufacturability. It features an inverted trigger mechanism, two‑part lock system, Type‑C charging, and a simple twist‑lock water canister. Designed for easy assembly and reliable long‑term use.
The slim, rectangular body fits naturally in the hand and drops easily into a cup holder. Grooves reduce strain and make the grip secure for all hand sizes.
The slim, rectangular body fits naturally in the hand and drops easily into a cup holder. Grooves reduce strain and make the grip secure for all hand sizes.
Includes motherboard, dual batteries, motor, trigger assembly, LED, Type‑C port, fan, water canister, and structural components all arranged for efficient manufacturing and maintenance.
Includes motherboard, dual batteries, motor, trigger assembly, LED, Type‑C port, fan, water canister, and structural components all arranged for efficient manufacturing and maintenance.
A mix of ultrasonic welding and screw‑fit connections ensures durability, water resistance, and ease of assembly during production. Paired with a clean, sporty palette with glossy and translucent finishes that highlight usability and fun nature of the product.
A mix of ultrasonic welding and screw‑fit connections ensures durability, water resistance, and ease of assembly during production. Paired with a clean, sporty palette with glossy and translucent finishes that highlight usability and fun nature of the product.
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