MUJI
MUJI

CLOSET STEAMER

CLOSET STEAMER

Research · Ideation · Product

Research · Ideation · Product

This project brings Muji’s philosophy of simplicity and functionality into the home with a built-in closet steamer. Designed for Muji homes, it seamlessly fits into the everyday routine, offering a practical, space-saving solution for keeping clothes fresh and wrinkle-free. True to Muji’s minimalist style, it combines ease of use with a clean, efficient design that enhances the modern, clutter-free lifestyle.

This project brings Muji’s philosophy of simplicity and functionality into the home with a built-in closet steamer. Designed for Muji homes, it seamlessly fits into the everyday routine, offering a practical, space-saving solution for keeping clothes fresh and wrinkle-free. True to Muji’s minimalist style, it combines ease of use with a clean, efficient design that enhances the modern, clutter-free lifestyle.

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MUJI RESEARCH

MUJI RESEARCH

MUJI RESEARCH

Muji, short for Mujirushi Ryohin ("no brand quality goods"), is a Japanese brand known for its minimalist design and functional, high-quality products. Guided by the philosophy of “Less is More,” Muji’s approach extends beyond everyday items to include packaging, store layouts, and architecture. Expanding into the home and architecture scene, Muji has introduced Muji Homes, such as the modular Yo no Le house. These homes reflect the brand's vision of flexible, space-saving living solutions, creating minimalist spaces that promote a clutter-free, harmonious lifestyle.

Muji, short for Mujirushi Ryohin ("no brand quality goods"), is a Japanese brand known for its minimalist design and functional, high-quality products. Guided by the philosophy of “Less is More,” Muji’s approach extends beyond everyday items to include packaging, store layouts, and architecture. Expanding into the home and architecture scene, Muji has introduced Muji Homes, such as the modular Yo no Le house. These homes reflect the brand's vision of flexible, space-saving living solutions, creating minimalist spaces that promote a clutter-free, harmonious lifestyle.

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INTENTIONAL MINIMALISM

Quiet elegance, harmonious balance, and intentional design, creating a sense of calm through clean lines and soft textures.

Quiet elegance, harmonious balance, and intentional design, creating a sense of calm through clean lines and soft textures.

MUJI EXPANDED

MUJI EXPANDED

MUJI EXPANDED

The future of MUJI involves creating physical experiences of their philosophy.Muji launched a single-storey prefabricated home called Yo no le or Plain House. Yo no le is a compact single-story home with no division. In keeping with the brand’s minimalist aesthetic, all MUJI Houses are designed with open layouts to give homeowners the freedom to configure the space.

The future of MUJI involves creating physical experiences of their philosophy.Muji launched a single-storey prefabricated home called Yo no le or Plain House. Yo no le is a compact single-story home with no division. In keeping with the brand’s minimalist aesthetic, all MUJI Houses are designed with open layouts to give homeowners the freedom to configure the space.

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THE MUJI CLOSET STEAMER

THE MUJI CLOSET STEAMER

The closet steamer is seamlessly integrated into the walls of the Muji home, providing a hidden, functional solution that maintains the minimalist aesthetic. From the outside, the closet appears simple and unobtrusive, with no visible indication of the advanced steamer within. Designed to blend into the serene, clutter-free environment of a Muji home, the built-in steamer offers a discreet way to remove wrinkles, refresh, and sanitize garments, ensuring a practical, space-saving solution without compromising the home’s harmonious, minimalist design.

The closet steamer is seamlessly integrated into the walls of the Muji home, providing a hidden, functional solution that maintains the minimalist aesthetic. From the outside, the closet appears simple and unobtrusive, with no visible indication of the advanced steamer within. Designed to blend into the serene, clutter-free environment of a Muji home, the built-in steamer offers a discreet way to remove wrinkles, refresh, and sanitize garments, ensuring a practical, space-saving solution without compromising the home’s harmonious, minimalist design.

A STEAMER FOR YOUR HOME

A STEAMER FOR YOUR HOME

THE COMPACT CLOSET STEAMER

THE COMPACT CLOSET STEAMER

The compact closet steamer offers the same efficient, space-saving functionality as the built-in version, but in a portable form for any home. With advanced steam technology, it removes wrinkles, refreshes, and sanitizes garments. Its minimal design ensures it blends seamlessly into any living space, providing a practical solution for maintaining a clutter-free, organized home.

The compact closet steamer offers the same efficient, space-saving functionality as the built-in version, but in a portable form for any home. With advanced steam technology, it removes wrinkles, refreshes, and sanitizes garments. Its minimal design ensures it blends seamlessly into any living space, providing a practical solution for maintaining a clutter-free, organized home.

FUNCTION

Steam, sanitize, refresh and gently dry garments with simple controls for versatile garment care

Steam, sanitize, refresh and gently dry garments with simple controls for versatile garment care

STEAM PATHWAYS

Steam is directed from the rod in both directions, using gravity and heat to smooth the garment

Steam is directed from the rod in both directions, using gravity and heat to smooth the garment

Steam is directed from the rod in both directions, using gravity and heat to smooth the garment

KEEPING ORGANIZED

The cord wraps around the bottom, and a vent system prevents overheating for easy storage and safety

The cord wraps around the bottom, and a vent system prevents overheating for easy storage and safety

The cord wraps around the bottom, and a vent system prevents overheating for easy storage and safety

WATER TANK

Refill the water tank to maintain optimal steam levels

Refill the water tank to maintain optimal steam levels

Refill the water tank to maintain optimal steam levels

Tools used: Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino (3D modeling), KeyShot, and Blender (rendering)

Tools used: Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino (3D modeling), KeyShot, and Blender (rendering)

@2025 Elizabeth Hwang Portfolio

@2025 Elizabeth Hwang Portfolio