3. PURPOSE
To understand how do the users handle their
socks after wearing them.
To find out if the features of the product will be
attractive to the users.
To find out if there is any other features that the
users hope to have.
9. PRE-SURVEY (6)
Suggestions given:
able to wash socks quickly.
able to wash and dry the socks.
Special compartment for keeping of socks.
Clips for holding onto socks.
10. CONCLUSION DRAWN
Most of the users surveyed washed their socks
immediately after usage.
Potential users will prefer a product that helps
them to wash and dry the socks fast.
Similar or related products are not available in
the market other than a peg handle.
12. LIMITATIONS OF THE WASHING
MACHINE
Mainly used to wash large amount of laundry.
(will wash water if washing just a pair of socks.)
Bulky, so not movable.
Requires to separate clothes of different set of
colours to different colour groupings. (prevent
colour stains)
Requires user to set the timing, washing action,
temperature. (troublesome if users does not know
the proper settings for different types of clothes.)
Requires a suitable type of detergent for the
washing machine.
13. DESIGN FOCUS
Users Product
Convenient and easy To overcome the
for them to move limitations of a
around and use it. washing machine.
Do not need them to Being convincing to
remember procedures people as to why they
before washing socks. will buy this product
rather than using a
washing machine.
14. TIPS TO WASH SOCKS (1)
Wash the socks together. (socks clips or bag)
Wash socks in warm or cold water (read label
before washing as warm water can also spoil its
stretch.)
Gentle wash to maintain elasticity. (soak socks in
water and detergent for 10 minutes or go for
machine wash.)
Avoid using brush to clean the socks.
Let socks air dry.
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15. TIPS TO WASH SOCKS (2)
Use hands to gently wash the socks and maintain
the fabric. (remove stains using some clothing
bar or soap and rub the stains.)
Mild detergent to soak the socks. (makes it easy
to wash them and get rid of stains.)
Never bleach the socks. (use fabric softener or
else add few drops of white vinegar to maintain
the quality of the fabric and keep them soft.)
Add baking soda or ammonia in water and rinse
the socks. (kills the bacteria and removes dirt
stains easily.)
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17. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Does not require users to do any other actions
than to put the socks into the machine or filling
in the water.
Easy to use (compared to using a washing
machine)
Able to help users to maintain the quality of the
socks as long as possible after continuous
washing (overcoming disadvantages of washing
machine)
18. FOCUS FOR THE SOCKS WASHER
Quick washing of socks.
Remove bacteria and dirt.
Maintaining the quality of the socks.
19. CHOOSING THE TIPS THAT CAN BE
USED
Wash the socks together. (socks clips or bag)
Use hands to gently wash the socks and maintain
the fabric.
Add baking soda or ammonia in water and rinse
the socks. (kills the bacteria and removes dirt
stains easily.)
Let socks air dry.
22. IDEATION CONSIDERATIONS
Users have to be able to detach the container to
add in the water and also clear away the water.
Users also be able to change the parts of it easily
if there is something that is spoilt.
Users do not need to keep watch over the
machine.
23. CONCEPTUAL DRAWINGS
Retractable sock
holder stem. (up and
down)
Socks clips
Removable container
that contains the
water used for
washing.
24. CONCEPTUAL DRAWINGS
Retractable sock
holder stem “grows”
when drying the
socks.
25. LIMITATIONS OF CURRENT DESIGN
Socks might drop into the water container if the
clips’ grip are weakened.
Socks will not dry fast as the water vapour that
are evaporated will be absorbed by the socks
again.
26. REFINED CONCEPTUAL DRAWINGS
Movable sock holder
stem. (rotates due to
pole inside acting as
ball bearing.)
Socks clips
Removable container
that contains the
water used for
washing. (removes by
sliding the container
out)
27. REFINED CONCEPTUAL DRAWINGS
Movable sock holder
stem. (rotates due to
pole inside acting as
ball bearing.)
Socks clips (seperated
to each side to give
socks more space to
air dry.
Removable tray to
collect the water that
was dripped from the
socks.
28. REFINEMENTS TO THE CONCEPT
Socks will be dried onto a removable tray instead
of above the container. (chances of socks getting
wet due to dropping is minimized)
Opening up the space of hanging the socks so
that the socks can be air dried faster.
30. EVALUATION OF BOTH
Containers with pores Socks clip
Effective for washing socks. Effective for airing socks.
(socks won’t run about when they (clipped and aired in open space)
are in the container.)
Cannot be clipped onto the stem. Can be clipped onto the stem due
(weight) to it being light.
Containers with pores will be placed inside the containers so that
the socks will be lowered into the containers and washed while still
being clipped by the socks clips.
Socks clips will be placed on the stem as it can clip onto the socks
effectively when it is being air dried.
35. STEP 3
User starts the machine
Turn on the switch
36. STEP 4
Machine washes the socks (stem will retract down)
Socks will be placed in
the containers with it still
clipped to the clips
Water will be moving
in a circular direction
at a soft speed to
wash the socks
(using baking soda
will be even more
effective at removing
dirt)
37. STEP 5
Socks will be air dried after washing for 10 mins
Stem will turn the
clips over and the
clips will be
separated to one
side each to give
space for socks
to air dry.
Detachable tray to
collect water.
38. PROS AND CONS
Pros Cons
Hassle-free Catered to socks only.
Fast wash. Some users might still prefer
washing machine
Users do not need to always take Runs on power. (if certain parts
care of it (just need to add water spoil then its not usable)
or pour away water.)
Users can just wash their socks
whenever they want.
Easily replacable components.
(containers, socks clips.)
