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Joseph Joseph - Glide ironing board
Glide is a revolutionary, full-size ironing board with a patented folding stand design that makes it more compact when stored than a conventional ironing board. We worked in partnership with Joseph Joseph to design and develop the concept through to production, ensuring that the structural framework, plastic mouldings, components and fabrics were all designed with careful thought and finesse.
Client
Joseph Joseph
Sector
Domestic products, laundry
Services
Industrial design, product development, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing support
Process
We identified homeowners' frustration with bulky ironing boards that snag on cabinets and doors. The brief called for full-size ironing performance packed into a slimmer folded footprint.
We engineered a clever folding leg knuckle joint, allowing both feet to nest inwards when folded, reducing storage depth and preventing catches or protrusions.
Prototype iterations focused on fluid height adjustment, sturdy locking, and stability. We tested frame rigidity, leg movement resistance, and safe setup actions.
