H Y B R I D Kitchen Aid +
Food processors come in varied capacities and sizes. This particular hybrid blender is capable of executing multiple food processor functions acting as a compact kitchen aid; but what adds value is not its multi utility but its ability to adapt with common homeware.
Product Category : Home accessory – Kitchen accessories/appliances
Industrial Design | 02 weeks | May 2022
Design Innovation
Type: Submission Assessment [Semester 05]
Time: 02 weeks
Team: Individual Project
Brief
This HYBRID kitchen aid is designed to execute functions equivalent to multiple kitchen appliances. Its unique configuration helps it adapt to several needs, and acts as an all in one device capable of blending, grinding and kneading. It is inspired by the classic French press; designed for disassembly, this product takes it a step higher by incorporating design for utility, introducing an elegant and productive kitchenware.
Contents
Problem Area | Solution | Stakeholders | Conceptualisation & Ideation | Final Product | User Interface
Problem Area
Kitchen appliances come in various capacities, sizes and shapes. Every appliance caters to a specific function. A good appliance is reliable, and meets all essential criteria such as performance, durability, usability & cleanability. The question is, how viable is it to buy so many appliances? Majority of individuals who prepare food frequently notice how appliances are left unused over long periods of time. Most appliances purchased by individuals are overpowered, bulky and buying multiple instruments creates storage problems. There is no such appliance that can somehow combine multiple kitchen equipment applications into one simplified machine whose performance is optimised for essential day to day use.
Insights
1] Do people really need so many appliances?
2] Are the appliances used to the fullest?
3] What about individuals who need appliances for moderate use.
4] Storage
5] Cost of buying many appliances
Solution
Individuals who do not purchase multiple appliances because of its scarce need, require a multifaceted appliance that can multitask, and sufficiently perform for basic day to day cooking needs.
1] Multiutility
2] Adaptative
3] Storage
4] Economical
5] Cleanability
6] Statement Piece
Optimised performance enabling the user to use the appliance to its fullest potential.
Multi-Utility KitchenAid
Adaptability
Distinguishing Feature
Adaptability & Versatility
What really makes this product unique is not just its multi functionality, but its ability to adapt and function with a variety of kitchenware.
Cleanability
Designed for Disassembly
Cleanability in food processors needs to be addressed in depth. With multiple moving parts, food particles can coagulate in tiny spaces such as under blades of generic blenders. The special blade attachments for Hybrid Kitchen Aid are built for disassembly maximising cleanability.
Cleanability
The dismantleable attachments are designed for thorough cleaning. The yellow ring slides into the casing and interlocks with a twist securing it to the casing. The blade module is attached to the yellow ring using a ceramic bearing enabling it to rotate at great speed with less friction.
User Interface
Above is a User flow diagram depicting a start to finish branch of one of the functions. The interface uses a series of colour and brightness levels to highlight errors or selections respectively. The regulator dial for altering the RPM is also an On/Off button.
HYBRID Kitchen Aid
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