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
Followed by an evaluation of design opportunities
Ideation
Prototypes and User-testing
Prototype II
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User's most preferred model
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Allowed different ways of holding
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Sits comfortable in hand
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Supports holding with wrist-band
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Handle was slightly too big
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Thumb support missing