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KEXIAN HEALTHY COOKER
Consumer Electronic Design, Industrial Design
OVERVIEW
An innovation that enhances their cooking experience, ensuring they can prepare healthy meals with ease. This cooker not only emphasizes safety and convenience but also introduces them to the rich tradition of Chinese food therapy.
Designed with the elderly in mind, it seamlessly bridges modern cooking needs with age-old therapeutic practices.
Kexian Healthy cooker is designed based on the elderly's behavior and ergonomics. It makes cooking easier and faster for the elderly.
My Role
Tools Used
Researcher
Industrial Designer
Procreate
Rhinoceros 3D 7
Keyshot 11
Adobe Illustrator
What I Did
• In the early research phase, I interview several people to collect their information and analyze their living habits.
• Ergonomic analysis. Observing people's living habits and different living environments, figure out a way that can satisfy most of their needs
• Brainstorm and product design.
CHALLENGE
Over 65% of the elderly prefer food therapy but not seeing the doctor. However, they always have trouble cooking their own food therapy.
In China, many elderly individuals gravitate towards traditional Chinese food therapy as a preferred method of maintaining health and treating illnesses, rather than routinely seeing a doctor or consuming various medications. Despite their inclination towards this ancient practice, they often encounter challenges:
• Selecting the appropriate recipes, procuring and preparing the ingredients, and monitoring the exact cooking duration and temperature can be daunting and overwhelming for them.
• Memory lapses often result in them forgetting their current cooking tasks or misjudging the time left for cooking.
Addressing these challenges is paramount to ensuring that they can harness the full benefits of traditional Chinese food therapy.
How can design be leveraged to simplify the cooking process for the elderly, enhancing their experience and facilitating easier learning?
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS
TOP VIEW OPERATION ERGONOMIC
• Table depth 600mm, after average body sampling analysis, before 300mm distance is the most comfortable
SIZE ANALYSIS
After ergonomic calculation and derivation experiment, the above dimensions from the storage, occupying area, operation comfort, table fit can be satisfied. On this basis to establish product modeling
DESIGN PHASE
VISUAL TAKEAWAY
In the creation of this electric cooker for the elderly, inspiration was deeply rooted in the time-honored traditions of China. Drawing from the designs of traditional Chinese medicine cookers and pots, KEXIAN healthy cooker embodies the essence of ancient practices while ensuring modern functionality. These age-old vessels, used for centuries to brew healing concoctions, informed the cooker's aesthetic and functional elements. This blend of tradition with contemporary design ensures the elderly not only find ease in using the appliance but also feel a profound connection to the rich cultural heritage of Chinese culinary and medicinal practices.
BRAINSTORM & MAIN FORM
DESIGN OVERVIEW
OVERALL DESIGN
The cooker draws inspiration from the traditional Chinese medicine pot, exuding an air of sophistication with its dark metallic grey and matte black finish. Accented with subtle wooden elements, it elegantly bridges the gap between modern design and age-old tradition, elevating its perceived value and cultural significance.
INNER POT HANDLE
The inner pot features a handle crafted from temperature-resistant silicone, adorned with a wave-shaped pattern. This design not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also ensures a secure and comfortable grip for users
HANDLE DETAIL
Wooden accents on the handle enrich its aesthetic, evoking a sense of tradition and refinement
INNER POTS
The inner pots feature muted, earthy tones to evoke a sense of calm and tradition.
HIDDEN CONTROL PANEL
The control panel is designed with high-contrast visuals to enhance clarity for the elderly. When not in use, only the time is displayed, maintaining the product's minimalist aesthetic.
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