Recently, the Good Design Award, known as the “Oriental Design Oscar”, officially announced the list of winners for 2024. Four innovative products from Kärcher, a global leader in the cleaning industry – the cordless multifunctional cleaning machine OC 3 Foldable, the fabric cleaning machine SE 3 Compact, the high-pressure cleaning machine K 2 Little and the commercial vacuum cleaner T 11/1 Classic Re!Plast stood out from 5,773 entries and won the grand prize. Among them, the cordless multifunctional cleaning machine OC 3 Foldable was selected for the BEST 100 list, once again demonstrating Kärcher’s brand promise of “making a difference for the world”.
Since its establishment in 1957, the Good Design Award in Japan has been the highest level design award in Japan. As one of the four major design awards in the design industry, the Good Design Award in Japan pays more attention to the details and practicality of the product itself, advocates solving problems through design, and pays attention to the significance of design to people and society. It is quite influential in Asia and even globally. The four products that won the award this time all show a deep insight into user needs and design ingenuity from portability, environmental protection concepts to scenario-based innovation.
As the pace of urban life continues to accelerate, consumers have higher requirements for the portability and efficiency of cleaning tools. In response to this demand, Kärcher launched the wireless multi-functional cleaning machine OC 3 Foldable, which is powered by lithium batteries and equipped with patented foldable technology. It can fold the 8L water tank to a height of only 10.8cm and easily store all accessories. With an unprecedented compact design, it opens up more usage scenarios and redefines the possibilities of cleaning machines.
As the consumer group’s pursuit of home aesthetics continues to upgrade, fabric home furnishings are entering more and more consumers’ homes, but traditional cleaning methods are obviously difficult to cope with daily cleaning and maintenance needs. Based on this, Kärcher, relying on its deep experience and technology in the field of commercial carpet cleaning, launched the SE 3 Compact, a household fabric cleaning machine that integrates patented spray extraction technology, ergonomic design and scenario-based solutions, taking into account both home aesthetics and hardcore performance.
What kind of sparks will emerge when a high-pressure cleaner meets minimalism? To meet the Japanese market’s demand for compact household products, K 2 Little, a high-pressure cleaner tailored by Kärcher, has completely overturned consumers’ inherent perception that traditional high-pressure cleaners are bulky and complicated to operate with its compact body design. Its light body and compact size can be easily stored in every corner of the home, and all accessories can be stored in the body, making it an ideal choice for users in small spaces.
Kärcher’s commercial vacuum cleaner T 11/1 Classic Re!Plast is a product of the deep integration of sustainable concepts and cleaning technology. 60% of its body is made of recycled plastic. The ultra-lightweight design of 4kg, coupled with strong suction, can significantly reduce the fatigue of operators working for long periods of time, allowing cleaning operations to be carried out efficiently and conveniently. The device also supports the configuration of HEPA filters, which can effectively filter tiny particles, especially suitable for environments with extremely strict cleanliness requirements such as hospitals and nursing institutions.
With a 90-year history, Kärcher has always insisted on creating more value for users through good design. So far, it has won more than 80 iF Design Awards, more than 40 Red Dot Awards, and more than 20 Chicago Best Design Awards. In the future, Kärcher will continue to capture the latest consumer trends and achieve a clever balance between performance and aesthetics through design, bringing a more extreme cleaning experience to users around the world.
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