Melitta Swirl | Innovation Contest

This beautiful, organic device floats around a room cleansing the air of its odours as well as adding a unique and dynamic point of interest into your home. Clearly taking inspiration from the most flowing and calm creation of nature - The jellyfish (as well as mushrooms). I wanted to step away from what an average device looks and acts like and give a fresh, natural and unique approach to the subject. The outcome is a piece of art closely integrated with technology resulting in a functioning concept suitable for your home. In light, the devices shell absorbs the light energy and in the dark this then naturally 'leaks' back out into the environment causing a calm glow.

I think with a bit more work this idea can become a beautiful reality instead of a 2D concept. Please try and think beyond the images provided and use your own imagination to see how decorative and delicate (in an atheistical sense) this product can be in any home.

The 'body' of the device is filled by the user with a special liquid which slowly soaks through and causes a chemical reaction with the underside of the body. This reaction causes heat, incense fragrance and purifies the air. These then interact with the air in the room; the heat heats up the air creating a 'pocket' of hot air that naturally wants to rise, causing the device to float. The fragrance and purifying elements treat and enhance the air.

Bascially theres a small and simple sensor on the top which is activated when the device to too near the ceiling. When activated the body will contract and release some of the hot air pocket underneath (which is keeping it floating like a hot air balloon) The device then drops but the underneath pocket of air is then being heated up and balances it out again. This same principle can be effective to ovoid the walls of a room, except the shel would contract at an angle.
*One Bloom device recommended for each room.
*Refill the body each week for maximum effect.

Functional, unique and attractive device.

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This is pretty cool! I can imagine that it would nice to have these floating in your rooms. How would you think you could prevent the Bllom to stick on the sealing of any room? Great work!

Thank you! (I just typed a really long explaination and my browser didnt post it so here it is again but breifly) Bascially theres a small and simple sensor on the top which is activated when the device to too near the ceiling. When activated the body will contract and release some of the hot air pocket underneath (which is keeping it floating like a hot air balloon) The device then drops but the underneath pocket of air is then being heated up and balances it out again. Thanks for your comments! Luke. LERsince1991

Hi,a remark,it is a little over high tech,over designed isnt it ....not cheap but maybe in a near future we will see sort kind of it in production. oberda

Thanks for your comment, I would agree it is high tech but not in terms of electronics. Its high tech materials which can be produced. I think that the majority of materials would nearly be available too so the cost will be high for what it is but not over the top. I think most people would be surprised at what materials do actually exist. Thanks again. Luke. LERsince1991

Very good idea i like it a lot and the device is quite unique. good aproach to the contest concept idea.

this is a awsome idea, i think people would definatly buy it. Ben Perkins

Awesome idea man! looks really unique and i can imagine it floating around your room, like a jellyfish in water! great concept and im sure i would purchase this if i saw it for sale, it looks cool and keeps your room fresh :) oOMattyBoyOo

nice idea bonibom

like a live object, scary but impressive evita-r

beautiful design. is it really flying? Konni

let's see more opinions:) bonibom

In theory, yes it does fly. It uses a 'pocket' of hot air underneath the shell. It works like a hot air balloon, the hot air naturally wants to rise and therfore will create an upwards force on the device. Thanks for your comments everyone! Would like to hear more though! :D Luke. LERsince1991

interesting point of view, I hope we can have a conversation and comment my ideas marius

nice design marius

are u a designer ? marius

what kind of 3d softwere did u used ? marius

what kind of 3d softwere did u used ? marius

Hi Marius, yes I'm a training architect - 18 years old, just started at university. I've just taught myself to use Google - Sketchup for 3D modelling and Bunkspeed - Hypershot as a rendering package. If you want to see more of my work please feel free to visit my website at http://www.lukeriggall.co.uk Thanks for your comments, Luke. LERsince1991

well done, i think this is a really unique and interesting take on the brief - creative yet a pratical solution to an every day problem. Good luck for the contest. rebecca

I hope that you will be a winner! Success! bonibom

Now that the competition comes to an end i like to wish success, and say that it was an experience and I met a lot of special persons with exceptional ideas marius

Thank you to everyone who has voted and commented! I've enjoyed the contest and it was interesting to venture out into an unexplored (for me) brief/subject. I wish the best of luck to everyone - and especially those who voted and commented here! I only wish I saw the contest earlier and had more time to develop the device. LERsince1991

Amazing idea - I would definitely buy one! Infact probably two! ibsjunglist

Nice idea - would fit well in a minimalistic home with lots of space for it to 'roam around'.

good work. and good to have you here at the contest see you in future ones

I want to say that i appreciate you looking over my ideas marius

I hope that you've had a good time! bonibom