Vacuum Colorways
2024
visual & tactile applications
visual & tactile applications
Hand-held Vacuum Cleaner
This project aims to explore the role of color, material, and finish in shaping user perception and experience. To begin, I reverse-engineered a hand-held vacuum cleaner to gain a deeper understanding of its internal structure, ergonomic form, and user touchpoints.
Six distinct color palettes were developed across three conceptual categories: brand identity (Kiko Kostadinov, Snow Peak), historical eras (Bauhaus, Russian Constructivism), and seasonal moods (Winter, Autumn). Each palette was supported by thorough research of brand ethos, cultural context, and emotional tone to ensure each direction was both visually compelling and conceptually grounded.
After evaluating the palettes in relation to form, material, and user interaction, the final colorway was chosen to reflect the Kiko Kostadinov direction. The selected shades were finally color matched and applied with paint to a physical vacuum model.
