TIDAL
A countertop dishwasher that conserves water on a household scale
Problem
Handwashing dishes uses almost 10 times more water than a full-sized dishwasher for the same amount of dishes, nevertheless many people still prewash their dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
Goal
Design a counter top dishwasher that conserves water on the household scale and improves on the circularity of competing products.
USER
- lives in a studio apartment
- Eco-conscious
- Loves retro aesthetic
- Loves cooking, hates cleaning
- Single
- Aspiring actress
Solution
A countertop dishwasher with UV-C sterilization and an integrated plate scraper that doubles as a cutting board, eliminating the need to prewash
1.) Scrape Plates
2.) Insert dishes
3.) Fill
4.) Power On
5.) Wash