Design Brief: ALTO

WHAT

A multifunctional cooking appliance that combines grilling and slow cooking applications.

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WHO

People living in small or shared spaces

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HOW

Ideation, user testing, prototyping, wood and foam modelling, solid works, and rendering

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Research

SECONDARY RESEARCH

-Use of existing literature for further research

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-Look at energy consumption and general appliance use

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-Develop a better understanding of implications of shared living spaces and cooking with multiple appliances

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PRIMARY RESEARCH

-Develop a better understanding of grilling and slow cooking practices

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-Look at existing products and how they function

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-Initial consideration for form, maintenance, size, portability, and interface

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Design Brief: ALTO

Ideation

Low-Fi Prototypes

Low fidelity prototypes were used to establish overall dimensions, forms, and general functionality aspects. 

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Prototypes were later used for further user testing

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User Testing

A series of user testing took place as a means of finding solutions to current issues with small living spaces, appliances and the cooking practices.

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Another set of tests were conducted to better understand form, functionality, ergonomics, and aesthetics.

HANDLES

Shape, fit, and functionality were tested through low-fidelity prototypes and a series of user groups with varying concerns and feedback as a way find the best lid and pot handles

CHARGING 

Charging function, use and systems were tested with different plug-ins

Physical Models

Higher fidelity models were constructed from foam, wood, and 3D printed polymers.

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These models helped to showcase the physical form and dimensions in its final form.

Design Refinement

Final Design

A series of user testing took place as a means of finding solutions to current issues with small living spaces, appliances and the cooking practices.

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Another set of tests were conducted to better understand form, functionality, ergonomics, and aesthetics.

Design Report

For more information about the process behind this design, review the provided report​

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