SYSTEM DESIGN FOR INDIVIDUALLY CUSTOMIZABLE FIRE TRUCKS
The Brändle fire trucks are customizable to the highest degree. In collaboration with the client and Milan Rohrer, we created the neorosso overall concept together allowing for a more systemic and modular build process. The design concept entails the overall design including the light installations, the introduction of the world’s first on board hygiene station, all tactile interaction elements and the complete overhaul of the pump user interaction. The new design language was introduced at the client’s 75th anniversary.
ANALOG/DIGITAL USER INTERACTION DESIGN
Physical switches and buttons are a core requirement from commanders and machinists operating the pump. A graphic design treatment that is clear and immediately illustrates the water flow by the means of animated LED’s integrated in the control panel renders the system volunteer proof. The panel design is modular itself so it can display any possible configuration of inlets, outlets and mixtures. The fire teams can fully customize their vehicle while the manufacturing complexity of the command center is not impacted.
THE WORLD’S FIRST ON-BOARD HYGIENE STATION
We designed the on-board hygiene station including touch-free water faucet, hand dryer integrated in the pull-out handle, air hose, mirror, eye rinsing pump and storage for gloves and towels. The station stores flush inside the truck and can be pulled-out fully within seconds for easy use.
SHIBULERU TEAM
Lukas Scherrer, Milan Rohrer (Milan Rohrer Design)