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INTRO // NYC’s Dirty LaundryNew York City is modern, fast-paced, and social.
Doing laundry in New York City is an entirely different story.
Together, we’re committed to airing out NYC’s dirty laundry.
Our Process
Laundry Pain Points
Our Solution
fold clothes
transfer to folding
table
waitload washer, incl.
detergent + coins
sort clothes
buy quarters + laundry supplies
locate + travel to
free washer
carry laundry from street
wait load dryer, incl.
softener + coins
locate + travel to free dryer
pack into laundry bag
carry laundry home
START
burdensome
inefficient
cluttered
tedious
solitary
convenient
functional
organized
productive
communal
New laundromat layout is more open: •washers + dryers, distributed throughout space in “pods”•better use of vertical space•inviting, communal waiting area
New laundromat layout is more open: •washers + dryers, distributed throughout space in “pods”•better use of vertical space•inviting, communal waiting area
vending service area
vending service area
stain removal stationstain removal station
hand-washing areahand-washing arealaundry podslaundry pods
laundry podslaundry pods
café-style waiting areacafé-style waiting area
sliding doors to street
Laundry pod integrates washing, drying, sorting, folding in one area.• cubbyholes/lockers
for personal storage
• dispensers/cups for several detergent types
• folding/stacking area integrated with washers
• indicator lights: red (in use), yellow (imminently available), green (available)
• machines raised slightly off floor to minimize bending
Archaic carts are replaced with modern, streamlined carts and bags:
New laundromat would operate on a subscription basis. For a membership fee $5 per month, customers would receive:
card that can refilled with money, eliminating the need for quarters
supply of detergent, fabric softener, stain remover, eliminating carrying additional items
Wi-Fi access
locker/cubbyhole space
reusable laundry bag
Small-footprint services to replace boredom with productivity. •Wi-Fi, power outlets
•vending machines (postage stamps, hot/cold drinks, everyday essential items)
•service kiosks (photo scanning, prescription refill, grocery ordering, etc.)
•dry cleaning drop off
Increase community aspects by organizing affinity nights:
•knitting night•book club day•Project Runway night
burdensome
inefficient
cluttered
tedious
solitary
convenient
functional
organized
productive
communal