● WHILE OTHER vacuums signal their engineering prowess with transparent canisters, exposed mechanics, and other Jetsons – like features, Airsign’s HEPA Vacuum is a literal black box—albeit one with an accordion hose and a sleek multipurpose floor attachment. But there’s a lot going on beneath that restrained aesthetic. Airsign was founded by New York–based industrial designer Joseph Guerra, who spent two years creating a product that can trap dust, dirt, and debris while also improving air quality via a HEPA-14 filtration system. Eschewing trendy upright models, he opted for a retro canister design, which sits on the floor and allows for a more powerful engine. (It’s still relatively compact: slightly bigger than a home printer.) The vacuum itself is made from 20% recycled plastic, and can be taken apart, repaired,…
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Fast Company (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2022