SOLONDRY

Research project

This research explores the question: What do designers need to consider when designing green laundry products and services for single-person households? To answer this, interviews were conducted with single-person households to uncover their laundry practices, values, and norms. Key insights include the difficulty of timing laundry, the reluctance to share machines due to privacy concerns, and a reliance on smell to determine cleanliness. These findings informed a workshop where designers created four concepts addressing or challenging these issues and norms. The results highlight the potential for innovative solutions that either accommodate existing practices, such as washing machines with customizable compartments, or push boundaries, like designs that encourage shared usage or visible laundry displays. This research concludes that designing for single-person households requires balancing personalization with sustainability while addressing the unique challenges of living alone.