Ona, minimalist aroma diffuser sculpted for serenity
Individual project
Dec 2019
Home appliance
Product design
Special thanks to Maurizio Filipppi
for supervising
Brief
​Design an aroma diffuser tailored for individuals who embrace an elegant lifestyle, utilizing the memetic design method to create a meaningful and harmonious product.
Inspirations
​Elegance embodies aesthetics, high quality, and effortless chic.
To capture this essence, I drew inspiration from carefully curated collages that visually represent an elegant lifestyle.
These collages also incorporate memetic elements, weaving cultural symbols and shared ideas into the design narrative.
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lifestyle
The target users are: people who value the quality of daily life, regardless of the status and environment.
emotive
Emotions evoked by the product:
peace, leisure, and delight
memetic
Product features:
high quality, aesthetics, with subtle details
Shape exploration
I explored a variety of 2D shapes and 3D rotationally symmetrical forms to develop a distinctive, iconic appearance for the diffuser. This process allowed me to balance simplicity and elegance while ensuring the design remains visually striking and functional.
CMF design
Focused on selecting the perfect combination of color, material, and finish to enhance the diffuser’s elegant aesthetic. The choices aim to evoke a sense of luxury and refinement while complementing the product’s minimalist form and ensuring a tactile, high-quality experience.
Final design Ona
The name Ona means “wave” in Catalan, reflecting the diffuser’s graceful flow of vapor and its serene, elegant presence in any space. It delivers an elegant impression, combining pure aesthetic pleasure with a minimalist user experience. It’s designed to seamlessly blend into refined spaces while offering effortless functionality.
Electronics
Liquid container
Container lid
Top lid
Vents
Cable port
Vents
Delighted users with pure aesthetics pleasure
Ona captures the graceful flow of vapor through its transparent material. This subtle visual effect enhances the sensory experience, blending elegance and functionality into a harmonious whole.
Minimalist user experience
Adjust the vapor flow effortlessly by sliding the transparent lid, allowing a seamless transition from minimum to maximum diffusion. The intuitive control complements the diffuser’s clean, minimalist design.
​Prototype
Created a detailed digital 3D model and refined the 3D printed shell to achieve smooth surfaces and precise form. Finished the prototype by applying spray primer and paint to enhance its tactile quality and visual appeal.
Final mock-up
