THE PROBLEM
A dehumidifier works by pulling in warm, moist air, cooling it to condense the water, and then releasing the drier air back into the room. The collected condensed water is then stored in a removable water tank, where it will sit until the user empties it.
Despite their utility, dehumidifiers are often considered an eyesore that can disrupt a home's aesthetic. A further drawback is the potential for water waste when users manually dump the collected water. This raises a question for future innovation: What if there was a way for the dehumidifier to reuse the collected water?
DESIGN INSPIRATION
THE IDEATION
My issue with the average dehumidifier is it’s wastefulness. With proper filtration, the water collected from the air could be utilized for multiple different household uses, with Greenhouse’s focus being utilizing the water for plant life within the home.
Within my ideation, I wanted to focus on integrating the plant life into the dehumidifier itself, while still trying to keep the shape simple and contemporary enough to fit in any space. However, what if the user wanted the dehumidifier to keep it clean look without the plant(s)? Furthermore, how could the Greenhouse Dehumidifier possibly help the user with taking care of their plants?
THE SOLUTION
UX/UI DESIGN
After collecting enough water from the air, the user’s programmed Greenhouse Dehumidifier will send the required amount of water to the corresponding plant through 4 tubes for separate plants. These separate tubes can be programmed individually by the user, controlling watering frequency, time, and amount per tube/plant. From cactus to sugarcane, this allows the user to water any plant MINDLESSLY & EFFORTLESSLY.
The Greenhouse Dehumidifier is the perfect dehumidifier for homeowners that want to improve the environment, aesthetics, efficiency of their home all at once.
