Noi Creative
Nook
A seasonal appliance, the dehumidifier reimagined as a furniture-like object,
addressing three common discomforts of conventional designs.
Only useful during humid months
Nook was created as a design solution to address them.
Three key user discomforts with mid-sized dehumidifiers were uncovered through interviews.
Seasonal use
Easy to spill, hard to handle
Water tank usability
Bulky, white boxes that clash with interiors
Aesthetic discomfort
1. From Seasonal Appliance
Tower to Lower
Most mid-sized dehumidifiers adopt a tower-like
structure with vertically stacked components.
Nook breaks this convention by arranging the internal
components horizontally, creating a slim, low silhouette.
Vertical Stacking Structure
Evaporator
Condersor
Coils
Fan
Filter
Water Tank
13L
Air
Outlet
Horizontal arrangement
Composer
Suitable for corner placement and partition attachment.
Nook
By arranging components horizontally, Nook forms
a slim, low silhouette that blends naturally into the
corners of everyday life, true to its name, “a cozy corner.”
Seasonal to Everyday Appliance
By adding an optional partition module,
dehumidifier transforms into an interior object.
No longer stored away after the rainy season
Nook adds functionality beyond seasonality.
For compact studios and
single-person apartments
Spatial Versatility
Nook dissolves the boundary between appliance and furniture,
introducing new potential for shared and public spaces.
Functioning year-round as a space divider or furniture piece.
For shared and
public spaces
Stand for the Partition
Designed within Nook’s silhouette,
connecting through a magnetic mechanism.
2. From Discomfort Usability
Slide & Replace
Replacing the water tank has been reimagined through
a sliding gesture inspired by everyday baskets.
Ergonomic Detail
The recessed handle form is designed for a natural grip,
ensuring both comfort and control in every use.
From Two Hands to One
With one smooth motion, users can slide and
lift the water basket easily and intuitively
3. From Aesthetic discomfort
Beyond Plastic
The CMF blends wood and fabric, like furniture, to bring warmth into a technical object, reducing
plastic for a more sustainable, refined look.
Textural Harmony
A herringbone-inspired air outlet,
redesigning the plastic ventilation part
to harmonize with the surrounding fabric.
herringbone fabric
patterns inspired
All dimensions in mm.
