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OVERPRESSURE 

Redesigning the Air Inflator

What is an Air Inflator

An Air Inflator is a type of air compressor that pumps air into the object.

Other Names:

  • Air Compressor

  • High-Flow Inflator

  • Air Pump

Air Inflator Users

Who are the Users?

  • DIY Users

  • Mechanics/ car enthusiasts
    (for minor work)

  • Construction workers (for minor work)

  • Hobbyist

What is it used for?

​The air inflator is popularly used for inflating bikes, cars, and some RV tires. They are also known for inflating inflatable mattresses, sports balls, party toys, etc.
Not used for air-powered tools!

Why is it Important to the Users?

  • Lightweight, portable, durable,
    and easy to use

  • No more stranded tow truck
    calls

  • Able to inflate sports team
    balls within minutes

  • Inflate party toys with ease

Retail Vendors

Shippings

Stakeholders

Designers

Concumers/

Users

Product Market Competitors

Product Storyboard

Contact Points

Handling the hose

Handle/Trigger

Handle

Battery

Twisting the nozzle

Buttons

Using the accessories

The Safety Harzards

High Pressures

Dangerous conditions and injuries, such as air embolism, ruptured eardrums, and ruptured organs, can result if high pressure air is injected into the body. 

Noice

Placing an air inflator next to your ear while running may cause hair loss over time.

Over Inflating

Over inflating a tire (any Inflatable object) pastor recommended psi max point may cause an explosion, inflicting serious injuries or even death. 

Insights/Opportunties

Too loud for some users

Some of the products are corded

Analog

Cordless

Digital Display

Various hose length

Flashlight embled in product 

User Interviews

Internet Interviews

Constant

  • Insight into the product problems

  • Only read 2-4 stars reviews for a higher chance of the reviews reliable feedback 

Other product Complaint

  • It needs more attachable asseccories

  • Battery consumption

  • ​Longer hose

In-Person Interviews

Some of the survey questions used in the interviews 

  • Have you had any problems with an air inflator in the past?

  • Do you think this product should be corded (plug-in) or cordless (battery-powered)

  • Do you prefer an analog display or a digital display?

  • Any other features you would like to see on this product (features like a built-in flashlight, etc.)

“...my corded air inflator is fast and having air chuck helps a lot, but is very immobile and loud!..."

“...I do not have an air inflator. but using my roommate’s inflator saves me time and money...”

“The reason they don’t last is that the companies don’t apply oil into the motor that drys up the air pump. Not having oil in the air compressor motor will tend to make the product run dry, eventually either burning up or blowing up...”
-Shwan, 24, Mechanic at SD Auto Repair

“A way to make a product like this better is to have great customer support, universal parts be, and cheap as well as easier easily assessable, prefer to have both external battery as well as a wall adapter to plug-in, and most importantly, be user-friendly.”
-Miguel, 27, Car enthusiast I found off the street

Product Dissembled

Hose

HV Hose Latch

Air Inflator Motor

Air Intake

Wires

Battery

Screws

Accessories

HV Motor

Gears

Inflator Pump

Cooling Fan

Ideation Sketches

  • I wanted to design a rigid design more rigid Air Inflator for a longer lifespan.

  • I wanted to create different variations of the two designs I chose, I wanted to try out a different style of design sketching.

  • I used Post-it notes to show the various features the air inflator can have.

OVERPRESSURE 

Key Features

Accessories include an extra 2 different length hoses, multiple nozzle heads, and a heavy-duty Air Chuck

LED Lights for night use

Hose Outlet

Home/car Plug-in Outlet

Basic Exploded View

In-Context Renders

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