Nicholas Ee

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Nicholas Ee

Daikin Revo

A ceiling cassette air conditioner designed to improve customer retention in commercial spaces where they tend to linger for a long duration, e.g. cafes and co-working spaces. This is done by prioritising thermal comfort, air purification and a look that fits the interior design of the space.

Client

Daikin

Role

Industrial Design Lead

Timeline

2019 - 2021

Key Activities

User Research

Industrial Design

UX Design

Visualisation

Daikin Revo

A ceiling cassette air conditioner designed to improve customer retention in commercial spaces where they tend to linger for a long duration, e.g. cafes and co-working spaces. This is done by prioritising thermal comfort, air purification and a look that fits the interior design of the space.

Client

Daikin

Role

Industrial Design Lead

Timeline

2019 - 2021

Key Activities

User Research

Industrial Design

UX Design

Visualisation

Daikin Revo

A ceiling cassette air conditioner designed to improve customer retention in commercial spaces where they tend to linger for a long duration, e.g. cafes and co-working spaces. This is done by prioritising thermal comfort, air purification and a look that fits the interior design of the space.

Client

Daikin

Role

Industrial Design Lead

Timeline

2019 - 2021

Key Activities

User Research

Industrial Design

UX Design

Visualisation

Daikin Revo

A ceiling cassette air conditioner designed to improve customer retention in commercial spaces where they tend to linger for a long duration, e.g. cafes and co-working spaces. This is done by prioritising thermal comfort, air purification and a look that fits the interior design of the space.

Client

Daikin

Role

Industrial Design Lead

Timeline

2019 - 2021

Key Activities

User Research

Industrial Design

UX Design

Visualisation

Form follows air

Featuring an edge-to-edge bottom air inlet and an all-round horizontal air outlet, the panel had been structurally redefined for wide and uniform surround coverage, allowing cool air to travel much further along the ceiling through the Coanda effect. Users can now experience comfort anywhere in the room for long hours without direct drafts.

Design that blends in

The grille patterns were carefully arranged with diameters gradually decreasing towards all 4 sides to ensure a smooth visual transition into the ceiling while maintaining sufficient inlet airflow. To further minimise contrast with common ceiling textures, we applied a matte finish and used materials with improved UV resistance to prevent yellowing. 

Surround comfort

The velocity of the discharged air was engineered to be within a range that is comfortable when in contact with the skin. Combined with uniform thermal distribution, the air is now more gentle on the skin as it is not rapidly removing moisture.

Brand new look

Speaking to interior designers helped us understand the challenge they face in integrating air conditioners into their designs. By minimising visible mechanical details and relocating the air outlet to the sides, the panel now acts as a singular surface that complements the space it occupies.

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