Reducing stress on the user and the kitchen.
tJ Mixer
Industrial Design | 2020
SKILLS
User Research, Data Analysis, Sketching, Concept Development, Material Exploration, Rapid Prototyping (cardboard, wire, clay and more), 3D Visualization
Cardstock, SolidWorks, Adobe Fresco, Photoshop
TOOLS
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Drawing inspiration from the interplay of shapes and forms, tJ provides a solution for a new type of consumer who prioritizes both quality and efficiency in the kitchen space. This challenge aims to address the issues that arose during the isolation experience of 2020. The design is meant to meet the demand for confident and efficient home cooking experiences by creatively tackling the everyday issue of food preparation.
| Research. Analysis.
Bulky industrial design
Uneven mixing
Handling large loads
Heavy and bulky design
Noise Level
Complex operation
Durability
Aesthetics
Energy Consumption
| Experimental Sketching. Prototyping.
Experimental material sketches
Cardstock sketch
| Refinement.
Planetary rotating mechanism:
• Attachment - rotates on its own axis.
• Mixer Head - rotates around the central axis.
This combination of movements helps to ensure that ingredients are mixed evenly, reducing the need to manually scrape down the sides of the bowl, leading to better mixing results.
Planetary rotation
20° base incline:
• Improved Accessibility - the tilted base allows easier reach to the bowl and attachments for adding ingredients.
• Enhanced Ergonomics - the tilt minimizes physical strain, such as bending or stretching.
• Efficiency - the incline helps attachments better grasp ingredients for more thorough mixing.
20° base incline
| Outcome.
Features allows for
• smooth and efficient mixing process
• decrease in power requirements and material degradation over the use
• enhanced accessibility and ergonomics
• unique visual appeal and aesthetics
