A 10-week project in collaboration with Whirlpool and Ikea about Interaction in the Kitchen. Eddy combines the two functions of washing and storage in one environment. Handling of kitchen items is minimized and the system provides a viable alternative for small kitchen environements.
The concept was presented with some 3D animations and a Flash interactive demo quickly showcasing the interaction and UI.
10 weeks, November-December 2006
Umeå Institute of Design
Whirlpool
Ikea
Shows the sequence of loading the dishes and closing off one section to washing.
Video mov, 640 x 480px , 8.17 MB
Shelves with washing functionalities. Dividers allow a limited section to be washed, reducing manipulation and minimizing energy resources.
Kitchen tools and dishes are constantly moved and transfered during the cooking-eating-washing cycle.
The main idea of this project to combine washing and storage in the same location.
Close the curtain from the top. Then adjust time (keys 1 and 3), press 8 to start the washing procedure, and 9 to end it.
Don't worry if it's not working smoothly. It never did!