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Eco-Friendly, Zero Energy Home Humidifier
An Inside Glimpse Into the Development of Rumidifier's Zero Energy Humidifier
Product Design Requirements
Rumidifier came to Design 1st with a napkin sketch idea to design a zero-energy humidifier device with no moving parts that would sit on top of household forced air vents.
- Usefurnance forced air vent to humidify home without any external power source
- Design and test multiple concepts to get the optimal materials, form factor, and water reservoirs
- Be simple-to-use and easy-to-install.
Design and Engineering Challenges
The biggest engineering challenge for the design team was maintaining the airflow from the register while placing a moist object in front of the register vent.
- Two rounds of prototyping were carried out to test the water flow rates, wicking, airflow, vent sizing and the overall size and appearance of unit
- Selection of a good wicking material that would absorb water up to 10 inches high allowed for a simple bowl approach to the water system
- Understanding the behavior of air flow in smaller and larger vents in homes across North America
Product Results
Through creativity and technical understanding, the Design 1st team helped Rumidifer go from an idea to an award-winning innovative product that has sold over 1 Million units across North America and continues to grow.
- Rumidifier was featured on the Dragons Den and signed a lucrative investment deal
- Rumidifier secured multiple major retail store contracts with Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Costco etc.
- You can buy rumidifier at www.rumidifier.com
One Stop Shop From Product Idea to Manufacturing and Store Shelves
“I needed to transform the Rumidifier napkin sketch design into a working prototype and then a real product. As a first time inventor, the importance of having a knowledgeable business-focussed product development partner like Design 1st, is very clear to me now.”
Jeri Rodrigs
Founder and CEO, Rumidifier
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