Design Process 3
OCADU's Graduate Exibition has upwards of 25,000 guests that come to look at graduate work in both art and design - to see where the future of art and design is heading. It serves as a great...
View ArticleYiREGO - OCADU Graduate Exhibition 2013
OCADU's Graduate Exibition has upwards of 25,000 guests that come to look at graduate work in both art and design - to see where the future of art and design is heading. It serves as a great...
View ArticleACIDO - Rocket Show 2013
The ACIDO (Association of Chartered Industrial Designers of Ontario) hosts an annual showcase for graduating students in Ontario from one of three Industrial Design programs in Ontario. The Rocket Show...
View ArticleImagination Catalyst Competition
The Imagination Catalyst's mission is to support and develop entrepreneurial talent amongst OCAD University faculty, student and alumni as well as creative entrepreneurs across the GTA, to help launch...
View ArticleSketching the Drumi
Once it was determined that an electricity-free washing machine was going to be created, Jiang and his team that he created began sketching and building concepts for the Drumi.
View ArticleWinner!
Yirego wins 1st prize for product SDA 2013.http://sustainabledesignawards.ca/winners/
View Article3D Printed Drumi
For aesthetic prototyping, a small-scale Drumi was printed through a 3D printer.
View ArticleBrainstorming
A brainstorming session held to identify the problem. Finding the who's, what's, where, why's, and how's.
View ArticleOCAD Open House
At the annual open house at OCADU, YiREGO represented the Imagination Catalyst on behalf of all members of the hub.
View ArticleDrumi Assembly
The parts came in for Drumi, and the final prototype was assembled by hand.
View ArticleAlmost There!
The Drumi has almost been assembled, and the final prototype is close to being completed.
View ArticleTesting the Final Prototype
After assembly, the final test of the prototype is done! Now, we're ready for the market.
View ArticleBTS With the Drumi
After putting the Drumi on the market, a how-to video was made with the final prototype.Check out the video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUgF24GcDi0
View ArticleBreakfast Television
We were featured on Breakfast Television as a part of the Green Living Show segment. Out of about 400 products, they chose 5 of their favourites - and Drumi was one of them!See the full video here:...
View ArticleNOW! Magazine Coverage
With the Green Living Show, we gained coverage through Now! Magazine alongside a few other green innovative products available at the show.
View ArticleWeather Network
While the Green Living Show was going on, we also got featured on the Weather Network, next to some other innovative products at the show!Watch the segment here:...
View Article2015 Green Living Show
We had a great time at the 2015 Toronto Green Living Show. There, the final prototype of the Drumi was presented and demoed to the public.
View ArticleOCE Discovery
Two trade shows/conferences in one week! We've had a busy time and had tons of fun meeting other entreprenuers and start-up businesses at OCE the past few days.
View ArticleWe Were Featured on Fairchild TV!
On May 20th, 2015, the YiREGO Team was featured on Fairchild TV's Timeline Magazine! We were able to introduce others to the Drumi and the experience was great! We compiled some clips of the Drumi in...
View Article10 Ways to Conserve Water!
Water is such an important component in the products we produce, consume, and in our daily functions -- a natural resource that we often take for granted. According to the Organisation of Economic...
View ArticleDecluttering Your Closet
Follow our tips to help you decide what to keep in your closet and how to get rid of what you don't need!
View ArticleDrumi Indigogo FAQs
We launched our Indiegogo campaign for the Drumi on Monday and the response has been fantastic! We are already at 35% of our goal thanks to our wonderful supporters. It's been a whirlwind couple of...
View ArticleEco-friendly Tips to Beat the Flu this Winter
Follow these eco-friendly tips to prevent getting sick this winter season!Wash your hands often.Doctor’s agree that frequent hand washing can ward off more viruses and illnesses than any vaccine or...
View ArticleHow to get the Most out of Your Long Weekend
The long weekend will soon be here. We wanted to share some of our favourite tips on how to get the most out of your weekend so that you are ready to face the world when you do have to go back to work....
View ArticleGardening How To: Starting Seedlings Indoors
There are few things more rewarding than growing your own fruits and vegetables. It gives you a sense of accomplishment and well-being knowing that you had a hand in providing food for yourself and...
View ArticleToronto Cottage Life Show 2016
It was a pleasure meeting all of you who made it out to see us at the Cottage Life Show this past weekend! We had a great time meeting people and showing off the latest version of the Drumi.The Cottage...
View ArticleTop 10 Springtime Long Weekend Activities
It looks like spring is finally here, just in time for the May long weekend! It’s the time of year when the trees are budding and nature comes to life again after a long winter. We decided to share a...
View ArticleStress tests are complete!
We’re happy to announce that we have just finished four stress tests on the Drumi and are now onto our next stage of product development.We ran the Drumi through four stress tests on different areas of...
View ArticleDrumi, Bronze Edison Award Winner for Water Conservation
Yirego was named a 2017 Bronze Edison Award Winner for Water Conservation! Being recognized with an Edison Award is one of the highest accolades a company can receive in the name of innovation and...
View ArticleDrumi Best Practices
Earlier this month, we dropped off a Drumi prototype with our Research Partner in Ontario. They are testing the Drumi’s cleaning efficiency and will help develop instructions and operating procedures...
View ArticleCommon mistakes you may be making with your laundry
Using Too Much Laundry DetergentIt’s easy to assume that more soap means cleaner clothes but residue from too much laundry detergent can make your clothes look dingy. It also wastes soap and can...
View ArticleProduction update January 2018
January has been an incredible month at Yirego. We are managing multiple manufacturing lines and have made a lot of progress. All die-casting parts, including the drive units have passed 100%...
View ArticleShower Water Saving Tips
Showering to SavingsIn an average home, showers are typically the third largest water use after toilets and clothes washers. The average American shower uses 17.2 gallons (65.1 liters) and lasts for...
View ArticleDrumi Status Update (Q2)
Here is a quick update on what we’ve done to ensure that happens. In Q1 2018, we moved from the product development stage to the mass production stage. Our engineering team and seasoned suppliers faced...
View ArticleWe did it!
Drumi is now in fulfillment stage. We will notify you when your pre-order is being shipped.
View ArticleDrumi now shipping!
We have the good news you’ve been waiting so eagerly to hear: Drumi delivery has begun!Shipping Address Confirmation email has been sent to our earliest adopters. Ocean freight generally take 3 weeks...
View ArticleDrumi Customers Photo
Many of our earliest customers have received the Drumi and shared their feedback with us. We love seeing the Drumi in action.
View ArticleMass production is ongoing
Mass production is ongoing. Production lead time has improved significantly since our initial production run.Average production defect rate in 2018 was 1.5%. Our engineering team and manufacturing...
View ArticleHow to Open Your Drumi?
Starting today, we’re launching a new blog that answers all your Drumi related questions.When the Drumi first arrives in your home, the carrying handle is in lock position inside the package. To open...
View ArticleWhat Can I Wash with Drumi?
A common question we receive from our customers is what can be washed with Drumi.The Drumi is a great alternative solution for hand washing required delicates. You can customize the water temperature...
View ArticleHow Fast Should You Pedal During Wash/Rinse Cycle?
Use moderate speed (20-30 rpm) during wash and rinse cycle to generate agitation between water, detergent & laundry. Your laundry won't be cleaned properly if you pedal too fast.
View ArticleYirego Drumi 2019 Year End Update!
Dear Drumi Supporters,As we say farewell to 2019, let’s take a moment to appreciate the past year. 2019 has been the most pivotal year in Yirego’s history. We completed 4 production run and assembled...
View ArticleInventory Ready
Hello! We had a very productive and busy start in 2020. The first production run was completed two weeks after the New Year. We now have inventory in Canada and the US. Ground shipping is now just 4-5...
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