2021
General Electric Appliances Sponsored Group Project
Awarded Overall Second Place Winner
My contribution: CAD Designer + collaborated with market & user research, and idea development
The Polishing Hub is a smart appliance that polishes or cleans any surface in the household. From glass to stainless steel, this product is made to scrub all impurities and remove stains and streaks away.
It consists of two main parts: the Hub — the docking station that stores the cleaning liquid and the power — and the unit — that is used to clean the surface. The base of the appliance is one hub + one unit, but several hubs can be attached to each other through an interlocking modular system for the user to combine as many hubs as needed. Each hub contains a cleaning liquid of the user's choice.
The Polishing Hub consists of two main parts:
Each part has its own features.
Interlocking modular system for user customization | several combinations possible
How to use:
Smart HQ App
• customize units & hub.
• keep track of your history.
• scan hundreds of brands.
• pair more units to hubs.
The GUI Screens were based on the existing Smart HQ App. Wireframes were created along with a style guide and those led to the final working prototype.
The app has various features that create a seamless experience for the user, it allows the user to:
• Add/ pair more Hubs together
• View battery levels of the Hubs & Units
• View fluid levels of the Hubs & Units
• View brush life
• Change and customize the colors
• Cleaning history
• Eject units (this can also be done through the button on the Hub)
• Send status notifications
Packaging & buying options:
Learn more about the design process:
