ERGONOMIC BROOM

Ergonomic Product Design

2019 - Umea Institute of Design

Designing an ergonomic broom that allows a comfortable use in multiple hand positions.

A user-test based ergonomics design concept for the service staff at the Umea University. User challenges were identified through interviews and user observation.

In addition the brand language of the OLFA company brand was analysed and applied on the final concept model.

In interviews the key user challenges were evaluated

Unstable attachment to trolley

Brooms can be heavy

Only one way to hold the broom

Grip angle puts pressure on wrist

Different people prefer

different handles

Followed by an evaluation of design opportunities

Ideation

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Prototypes and User-testing

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Prototype I

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Prototype II

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Prototype III

Prototype II

User's most preferred model
Allowed different ways of holding
Sits comfortable in hand
Supports holding with wrist-band
Handle was slightly too big
Thumb support missing

Final Model Prototyping

OLFA Brand Language Analysis and application

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Final Broom Concept

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Final Broom Handle Concept