An all-in-one compact steaming and ironing solution designed for apartment residents.
Three setups support Steamline through every stage of clothing care: Ironing, Steaming, and Storage.
In the ironing configuration the 2.5′×3′ boards connect level and seamless — ample room for large garments.
The steaming configuration locks the boards at the desired angle; hanger bars extend to hold garments during and after use.
In storage the boards fold flush with the body. The steamer-iron locks in, becoming a handle.
Looking at the clothing-care market we found a consistent gap: no compact solution combined both an iron and a steamer effectively.
Existing stations group components but are either too expensive or too small for full-scale use.
Steamline works around these constraints to deliver a unique, capable appliance for small living spaces.
Watching users work through ironing and steaming was central to our process. Seeing where they got caught or frustrated with existing solutions let us resolve those moments in Steamline's design.
...create a safe, compact, and efficient solution for ironing and steaming in small spaces.
Quick sketches let us explore form and function freely, breaking from convention.
This phase produced the pivot-point dock and the integrated water tank — two decisions that define the final product.
Sketch explorations resolved how all components nest and fold — committing the dock geometry, hinge positions, and handle form.
Each sketch tested a specific decision; nothing was left to the modelling stage.
Initial cardboard models explored the dock form and the steamer-iron volume. Later builds tested full scale — checking usability and proportions before committing to CAD.
The final design nests all components into one resolved form — completing the ironing and steaming process safely and efficiently.
Three configurations give users an infinite range of positions to fit their home.
The larger water tank means more garments per refill. A plug-and-play connection makes refilling quick and clean.
Extendable support legs and hanger bars keep Steamline stable and organised at every task scale.
Utilizing Prusa Xl and Mk4 printers to print the fullscale model in chunks allowing us too create a modular prototype capable of being transported in a suitcase. A friction fit fold was perfected after the first cardboard prototyping ensuring users get a full works like experience.
The standard finish for Steamline. A near-neutral light gray with a faint cool undertone — clean and recessive in a home environment.
A deeper cool gray for secondary surfaces, dock accents, and hanger bars — creating a quiet material hierarchy.
Injection-moulded ABS — appliance-grade thermoplastic with high impact resistance. Matte texture minimises fingerprints.
Hanger bars, pivot hardware, and sole plate — 304-grade stainless with a linear #4 brushed finish.
A single retractable cable carries both power and water supply — braided TPE jacket with a spring-loaded reel.
A three-step sequence covering setup, use, and storage — board deployment, steamer attachment, and return to dock.
