Product Development.
A sample of my product design projects, with an overview of each project shown here. For full details and images, click on the title of the project to view.
KidsKitchen
KidsKitchen and it is a safe yet fully functional version of the typical play kitchen for young children. While there are many play kitchens on the market, typically made of wood or plastic, children cannot actually learn any cooking skills with them. When children actually learn to cook or assist in the kitchen they do so on step stools at adult height counter tops with regular cooking tools. If children are provided with a cooking environment that is safe and designed to fit their sizes, abilities, and needs, children can exercise far more independence and learn these tasks at a younger age. KidsKitchen will feature a small sink with running water, a singular electric burner (no flames), and a very small shallow refrigerator drawer.
Overview
Electric Knife
An engineering based product study and 3D modeling of an electric knife that makes it easier for everyone, but especially those with motor or strength challenges, to cut food, primarily meats and breads. The study examines the necessary mechanical components of an electric knife and models an anthroprometrically designed knife. With a completed product teardown and in progress re-design of an electric knife, with the goal of making it more user friendly. We’ve identifyed that the main design flaws are the weight of the handle and shape of the blade guard at the end of the knife.
