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FloppyWash

Transforming routine laundry chores into playful companionship

What if your washing machine could be more than just a machine and more of a companion?

Laundry is often impersonal, but this design brings playfulness and connection by drawing inspiration from dogs. Using expressive, nonverbal cues, the machine acknowledges the user, fostering a sense of companionship and appreciation. This transforms laundry into a more engaging, reciprocal interaction.

Explore the Design Journey

FloppyWash — Split-view rendering of dog-shaped washing machine in laundry room

Mundane laundry experience becomes a moment of connection

FloppyWash — Six-panel storyboard of the user experience journey

User experience journey mapping

FloppyWash — Physical prototype in a real laundromat

Physical prototype with fabric body and floppy ears

FloppyWash — Animal ear design explorations in watercolor

Ear character studies for expressive cues

FloppyWash — Tail language research for dogs and cats

Tail language research: emotional expression through movement

FloppyWash — Paw-shaped lid mechanism design sketches

Design development: paw-shaped lid mechanism and ergonomics

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