R&D PROJECT
product functionality extension
The project was carried out for an international corporation headquartered in China, one of the world’s largest home appliance and consumer electronics manufacturers. The company specializes in producing refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, televisions, and smart home devices. Known for its innovation and investment in IoT (Internet of Things) technologies, it holds a leading market position in Asia, Europe, and North America.
The client commissioned full project delivery with the goal of expanding the functionality of an air conditioner beyond its standard features, such as cooling and humidifying.
Project goal
Design of additional features for an air conditioner.
Project results
- proposed 20 new functional concepts for the air conditioner
- developed technical solution concepts for three selected functions
- the final concept selected enabled increased user comfort by generating a “soft breeze” effect, while reducing noise levels by 20–30% compared to traditional systems, decreasing airflow turbulence by 40%, and improving the system’s energy efficiency by 10–15%
- a technical implementation plan was created for the selected solution