SWIRL
SWIRL
Year
2026
Industry
Airport
My Role
Product Designer
Background
The “DEAD TIME” at Airport Gates
The “DEAD TIME” at Airport Gates
Users
Primary Users
Primary Users
Kids, 6 to 12 years old
Kids, 6 to 12 years old
• High physical energy and need for movement
• Express joy openly, influencing surrounding environments
• High physical energy and need for movement
• Express joy openly, influencing surrounding environments
Secondary Users
Solo travellers, 25–35 years old
• Waiting feels easier when shared, even passively
• Seek comfort and moments of relief without direct interaction.
Secondary Users
Solo travellers, 25–35 years old
• Waiting feels easier when shared, even passively
• Seek comfort and moments of relief without direct interaction.
Inspiration Board
Inspired by the simplicity of spinning tops in Indian childhood play, this exploration questions what makes continuous motion so engaging.
Inspired by the simplicity of spinning tops in Indian childhood play, this exploration questions what makes continuous motion so engaging.
How can a space invite both physical play and passive watching?
How can a space invite both physical play and passive watching?
Form Exploration
Mockups
SWIRL
SWIRL
SWIRL
A Moment of Joy in Motion
A Moment of Joy in Motion
An airport gate installation designed for kids to engage physically—moving, balancing, and creating controlled chaos—while adults enjoy the visual experience.
An airport gate installation designed for kids to engage physically—moving, balancing, and creating controlled chaos—while adults enjoy the visual experience.
An airport gate installation designed for kids to engage physically—moving, balancing, and creating controlled chaos—while adults enjoy the visual experience.
Materials and Manufacturing
Materials and Manufacturing
Materials and Manufacturing
Materials
Polyethylene (Base)
Powder-coated steel tube
Concrete casting (Weighted Bottom)
Manufacturing- Rotomoulding
Materials
Polyethylene (Base)
Powder-coated steel tube
Concrete casting (Weighted Bottom)
Manufacturing- Rotomoulding
Materials
Polyethylene (Base)
Powder-coated steel tube
Concrete casting
(Weighted Bottom)
Manufacturing- Rotomoulding
Prototyping
Airport Terminals
Airport Terminals