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Functional Products·2022

Modular Cleaning System

Passing Cloud

A modular desktop system for cleaning, humidification and plant care.

ModularHome ProductSystem
Year
2022
Category
Functional Products
Role
Product Designer
Type
Academic Product Concept
Tools
Rhino, KeyShot, Adobe Illustrator
Output
Modular appliance system, exploded structure, CMF and usage scenarios
01

One-line Definition

A modular desktop appliance combining cleaning, humidification and plant care.

02

Brief

Passing Cloud combines a compact vacuum module, humidifier and plant container within one domestic system. Users can detach or rearrange functions according to the desk, bedside or living-room scenario. The project uses modularity to reduce visual clutter and repeated product bodies.

03

Problem

Small appliances accumulate quickly in limited domestic spaces, even when each function is used only occasionally. Separate bodies create duplicated motors, controls, cables and storage problems. A shared base and replaceable modules offered a more compact alternative.

04

Concept Development

The system is organised around a tapered base that houses power and control components. A vacuum head, humidifying top and plant-care container connect through a common interface. Users can combine practical maintenance with a softer decorative presence on the desktop.

05

Structure & Prototyping

The exploded view separates shell, filter, fan, tank, seals and connection components to clarify the shared architecture. Interfaces are designed to guide alignment and prevent incorrect assembly. Two-button control keeps operation consistent across different modules.

06

Final Design

The final CMF uses mineral green, soft grey and pale yellow to suit a calm domestic environment. Faceted surfaces give the compact product a distinctive silhouette while still allowing modules to read as one family. Rendered scenarios show the system used beside plants, phones and everyday desk objects.

07

Outcome

The project explored how modular architecture can organise multiple low-frequency household functions. It strengthened thinking around common interfaces, product-family language and compact internal layouts. Further work would test sealing, noise, cleaning access and module durability.