Back
Steamer
A garment steamer built for safety and effortless use.
Year
2024
Project Brief
Choose a product category with a history of recalls and safety incidents, then redesign it with a strong emphasis on user safety.
The Problem
Everyday garment steamers are supposed to make life easier—but too often, they do the opposite. With multiple product recalls and over 200 injuries in 2024 alone, it's clear that current designs aren’t safe enough. The current market is in need of a safer, smarter solution.
Everyday garment steamers are supposed to make life easier—but too often, they do the opposite. With multiple product recalls and over 200 injuries in 2024 alone, it's clear that current designs aren’t safe enough. The current market is in need of a safer, smarter solution.
User & Market Research
"Constantly leaking water."
"Constantly leaking water."
"The water fill should be easier to fill."
"Looks like it’s good quality however it’s just too big. Might as well get out the iron."
"Looks like it’s good quality however it’s just too big. Might as well get out the iron."
"Hate that I have to buy distilled water to use this thing"
Concept Board
CMF
Say Hello to the
Steamer
Steamer
Steamer
Steamer
.
A garment steamer built for safety and effortless use.
Designed to Stimulate. Built to Satisfy.
By mimicking natural problem-solving behaviors, the Strabbler keeps dogs mentally engaged, encourages slower eating, and curbs destructive boredom.
Feature
Feature
Feature
Feature
Competitive Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Interchangeable components allow for multiple play styles and difficulty levels, extending engagement and variety.
Back
Steamer
A garment steamer built for safety and effortless use.
Year
2024
Project Brief
Choose a product category with a history of recalls and safety incidents, then redesign it with a strong emphasis on user safety.
The Problem
Everyday garment steamers are supposed to make life easier—but too often, they do the opposite. With multiple product recalls and over 200 injuries in 2024 alone, it's clear that current designs aren’t safe enough. The current market is in need of a safer, smarter solution.
User & Market Research
"Constantly leaking water."
"The water fill should be easier to fill."
"Looks like it’s good quality however it’s just too big. Might as well get out the iron."
"Hate that I have to buy distilled water to use this thing"
Concept Board
CMF
Say Hello to the
Steamer
Steamer
.
A garment steamer built for safety and effortless use.
Designed to Stimulate. Built to Satisfy.
By mimicking natural problem-solving behaviors, the Strabbler keeps dogs mentally engaged, encourages slower eating, and curbs destructive boredom.
Feature
Feature
Competitive Analysis
Interchangeable components allow for multiple play styles and difficulty levels, extending engagement and variety.
