The ShuXiang Air Conditioning library project was a part of the Product Development Design Studio, Design & Engineering, at Politecnico Di Milano in collaboration with the Midea Group. The brief was to develop an air conditioner that was well suited for a typical Chinese user and a Chinese market. Our team of five international students, focused on the Idea of simple, space saving and multi functional objects that are attractive to a Chinese user. We also explored the concept of Shu Xiang, which is a Chinese saying for “The smell of books”. Our research and inspirations drove us to develop an Air Conditioner with an integrated shelving system and aesthetic that can be customised for books, such as an air conditioning library, and other objects.
Short animation showing the assembly of the components
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