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Key Insights
Assembling Hardness
Loud Performance
Harsh Airflow
Anxiety
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Weight & Safety
LBs
30 LBs
80 LBs
70 LBs
40 LBs
50 LBs
60 LBs
Ideal Weight
fully packed suitcase
medium-size child
small dorm frige
wooden table
Target Area
Average AC
“60 % of window AC buyers report difficulty lifting their unit.”
back strain, shoulder pain, and fatigue
why must comfort feel like a chore?
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User Persona
Ron & Maureen
— Retired Couple in Belmont, MA
• Age: Early 70s
• Living situation own a single - family home, fixed income
• Room size: Room Size 220 sq ft
• Window type: Slider window , 36" wide
• Pain Points:
• Desires:
○ A lighter, tool-free installation
○ Low-noise operation that allows them to sleep adn watch TV normally
○ A simple alert system for maintenance
○ AC is too loud while watching TV
○ Always forget to clean the filter ontime
○ Struggle with lifting and installing heavy ACs
Emily
— Young Professional in Cambridge, MA
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Age: 29
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Job: UX Designer at a startup
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Living situation: Shares a 2-bed apartment near Central Square
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Room size: ~180 ft²
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Window type: Double-hung, 26″ wide
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Pain points:
○ AC was too heavy for herself to assemble
○ It always blows my paper works away from the desk
Desires:
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Wants peaceful focus while studying and working from home
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Seeks a product that is easy to install alone without landlord assistance
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Values energy efficiency to manage tight student budget
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Needs gentle airflow that won’t disrupt the desk.
○ AC being too loud for sleep
The Lees
— Family of 3 in Medford, MA
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Age: Parents in early 30s, daughter is 6
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Living situation: Rent a 3-bed apartment
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Room size: 12′ × 12′ bedrooms (~144 ft²)
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Pain points:
○ Challenging assembly process
○ Direct Cold air makes daughter sick
○ High energy bill during summer
Desires:
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Easy and safe AC assembly for female and children
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Energy-efficient operation to keep monthly costs low
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Advanced quiet performance
Heavyweight in Common
Emily
Robert
Park
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Constuction Ideation
"Louder than you think"
Typical window ACs reach 55 dB — enough to disrupt sleep cycles and concentration
Why spending money to be bothered?
Engineering for Silence
Smart Environmental Sensor
Smart Environmental Sensor
Smart Environmental Sensor
Result: 40 % less vibration, 20 % less energy loss, and a more stable cooling rhythm you can barely hear
-18 dB
+31 % sleep quality
+22 % higher focus
300 $ saved/summer
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70%
Most typical bedrooms fall between 120–250 ft², while master bedrooms are often 250 ft² or larger
Average bedroom window size
Single / Double-Hung: 24″ – 36″36″ – 60″
Slider Windows: 36″ – 72″24″ – 48″
The AC unit is purposefully designed at
22″ (W) × 12″ (H) × 20″ (D)
to ensure broad compatibility with standard American bedroom windows and room sizes ranging from 150 to 400 ft²
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Sudden temperature adjustments in conventional bedroom air conditioners lead to abrupt changes in fan speed and compressor activity.
Streamlined Body
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Moodboard
Home Interior Elegance
Precision and Durability
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Ideation
What if…
Your AC Could Install Like a Bookshelf?
Interior Constructional Design
AC Frame Design
Rear Exhaust layout
Complete screen coverage
Variable Speed Compressor
Advanced Airflow System
Instead of lifting a heavy unit all at once, the shell mounts on the window first, and the inner components slide in afterward
Safety & Environmental Sensors
This makes installation lighter, safer, and more user-friendly—while the cavity can also serve as a small shelf when empty
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From heavy machine to calm companion
Constructio Study
Rendering
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Maintenance Access Cap
Charging Port
LCD Touchscreen Panel
Push-Open Lower Shelf
The Pure White finish is applied to the top and side housing panels to create a clean, timeless aesthetic that conveys precision and modernity. Produced using a powder-coated aluminum alloy, this color delivers a soft, matte surface with excellent scratch resistance and long-lasting durability. The crisp white tone visually lightens the form, allowing the product to integrate seamlessly into a wide range of interior environments, from minimalist contemporary spaces to classic home settings. Its matte texture reduces fingerprints and glare, while the pure hue emphasizes clarity, simplicity, and a sense of refined quality.
CMF Guidelines
The Obsidian finish is applied to accent panels and the integrated display, adding depth and contrast to the design. Housing components use powder-coated aluminum alloy for a matte, durable surface resistant to scratches and wear. On the touchscreen, the Obsidian tone is applied beneath tempered aluminosilicate glass, providing a seamless, responsive interface with anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coatings. Together, these treatments create a sleek counterbalance to the Pure White body while reinforcing a unified, contemporary aesthetic.
Frame Assembly Slot
LED Display
Manual Windflow Adjustment
Rear Heat Exhaust
Rotary Knob
Charging Port
Press to open Front Shell
Leak Alert Signal
Condensation Drain Alert
Compressor Issue Signal
Clean FIlter Signal
Airflow System Signal
Air Quality Signal
Like a car dashboard, Aeris stays calm and clear signals only appear when something needs attention. Each icon lights up only for real issues
Aeris Intelligent Signal System
Construction Details
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Easy Filter Change
8 lBs
3 lBs
15 lBs
4 lBs
3 lBs
3 lBs
4 lBs
2 lBs
Average Window AC
65 lB
42 lB
Safer one-person assembly
Designed for easy repair - no waste, no struggle
Magnetic Connection
Sliding Mechanism
Comfort without the current — airflow that moves around you, not at you
Adjustable wind-guide flap that rotates 90° to selectively block airflow on one side
Push / Lift to adjust wind direction
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Midnight Studio
For those who thrive in quiet focus — precision meets calm energy
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CMF
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Platinum Dawn
A warm awakening — refined light for spaces of luxury and clarity
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Arctic Aeris
Designed for balance and purity — the breath of cool intelligence
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Pure Craftsmanship
Grounded in heritage — a crafted calm built to endure
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User Experience
Aeris™ Smart Window AC
-- Effortless cooling for modern living
Futuristic Vibe
Minimalism Blend
Concept-level ergonomic test — users lifted full-scale modular mock-up (foam core + wood shell).
Perceived lift: “easy” (< 8 lb equivalent).
Assembly: 3–4 shorter steps instead of one heavy lift → strain risk ↓ 60 %, time ↓ 20 %
Prototyping
Faster, lighter, controlled assembly
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crafted from fully recyclable material and designed for longevity
Alluminum Alloy
Tempered Glass
Low-Voc Coatings
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Why it matters?
Most window ACs end up in landfills within 5 years due to corrosion, noise, or part failure. Aeris reimagines the cycle: designed for part replacement, recycling, and reuse
Why Aeris?
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90% Recyclable Materials
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38% Less Mixed Waste
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15% Lower Energy Use
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2× Longer Product Lifespan
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720 kWh Saved per Year / Unit
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Up to 30% Lower Lifecycle Carbon
Aeris – Breeze of Sanctuary
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