unifire
Universal design + fire extinguisher
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Why is a lifesaving device like the fire extinguisher ignored in its design? Data suggests that when a fire strikes, people are more likely to reach for a bucket of water than that red cylinder marked 'FIRE EXTINGUISHER'.
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USER RESEARCH
A fire extinguisher is an active fire protection device and is used to extinguish small fires, thereby making it a lifesaving device, but still, the design of the existing extinguishers is not inclusive of all.
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SKETCHING IDEATION
SKETCHING IDEATION
Creating a solution which improves the experience of using an fire extinguisher. An intuitive design which can easily be used in critical situations.
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IDEATION SKETCHING
Easily Recognised....
Easily Used....
Easily Extinguished....
Easily Used....
Easily Extinguished....
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THE DESIGN
Unifire is a fire extinguisher that enables people to intuitively tackle critical situations. It’s all about easy recognition in an emergency situation. Different shapes of the exterior body based on the extinguishing agents help not only the blind, but everyone to easily distinguish the types of extinguishers.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
The design solves the problem of portability with a compact unit that can be held in one hand, is lighweight and durable. It has provision for easy grip. The instructions on the fire extinguisher are also written in braille and is spread over a large are for better readability.
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