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ModulAir
ModulAir
Aug 28, 2025
I was prompted to design a product that solved a problem for people living in vans, with the main objective being repairability. I utilized design/market research and CAD modeling to come up with a repairable fan design that targets the cooling problems in van living.
Research began with looking at the difficulties of vanlife. I went on Reddit forums for vanlife and noticed a trend in temperature-related struggles.
Research began with looking at the difficulties of vanlife. I went on Reddit forums for vanlife and noticed a trend in temperature-related struggles.
Research began with looking at the difficulties of vanlife. I went on Reddit forums for vanlife and noticed a trend in temperature-related struggles.
How might we…
utilize van space?
choose the proper materials?
create something with minimal parts?
How might we…
utilize van space?
choose the proper materials?
create something with minimal parts?
How might we…
utilize van space?
choose the proper materials?
create something with minimal parts?
MUST
be repairable
be durable
adhere to space restrictions of vans
MUST
be repairable
be durable
adhere to space restrictions of vans
MUST
be repairable
be durable
adhere to space restrictions of vans
SHOULD
fit comfortably in hand
come in different colors
SHOULD
fit comfortably in hand
come in different colors
SHOULD
fit comfortably in hand
come in different colors
WANT
interchangeable parts
different materials
solar-charged
WANT
interchangeable parts
different materials
solar-charged
WANT
interchangeable parts
different materials
solar-charged
M2 screws
Outer casing
Fan blades
DC Motor
Motor bracket
On/off switch
Battery casing
M2 screws
Outer casing
Fan blades
DC Motor
Motor bracket
On/off switch
Battery casing
M2 screws
Outer casing
Fan blades
DC Motor
Motor bracket
On/off switch
Battery casing
Casing material: Polypropylene
Why?
Cheap cost (more units can be produced as this would be sold in a 4-pack
Casing material: Polypropylene
Why?
Cheap cost (more units can be produced as this would be sold in a 4-pack
Casing material: Polypropylene
Why?
Cheap cost (more units can be produced as this would be sold in a 4-pack
Why?
Customization (PP can be opaque and semi/fully transparent)
Why?
Customization (PP can be opaque and semi/fully transparent)
Why?
Customization (PP can be opaque and semi/fully transparent)
Why?
Durable, lightweight, and has a strong heat resistance
Why?
Durable, lightweight, and has a strong heat resistance
Why?
Durable, lightweight, and has a strong heat resistance
