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| Posted: 07 Sep 2009 05:11 AM PDT It's easy for us folks to work in the kitchen, simply coz we have two hands. Fracture, permanent disability, paralysis to one side…such situations don't discriminate and make doing regular stuff like cutting apples, peeling oranges, slicing veggies, buttering a toast; a challenge. The One-Hand Kitchen Equipment is designed for people who use can use only one hand, and the beauty of the products (7 in all) is that both lefties and righties can use it with ease. This is specialized kitchen equipment includes one- handed food cutting equipment, one- handed different diameter tubes opener, one- handed fruits and vegetables cutting and peeling equipment, one - hand changeable graters, food box, equipment for peeling eggshells, elements for stabilizing foods like bread (while buttering etc.). The design includes pins for gripping the fruits and non-slip rubbers to add stability. The brown color pieces are the moving parts in the system. I really like the well thought out process for various food items. While preparation is only one half of the battle, cooking and cleaning up afterward is another. Designer: Gabriele Meldaikyte
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| Posted: 07 Sep 2009 01:38 AM PDT Some countries are doing a miserable job containing the spread of H1N1 virus, thanks to lack of infrastructure. Altho Swine Flu is via human transmission, can you the fathom the amount of devastation bio-contamination can cause via the imports and exports of agricultural, meats and like traded goods from such countries? Container Scan is probe that tries to detect bio-organism threats present in a shipping container. It identifies a contaminated shipment without having to open the container doors, thereby reducing potential risks. Need to give you the exact background so here's the original stuff: Concept: Scientists had developed an air sampling technology that could detect the presence of unwanted organisms by detecting VOC markers (Volatile Organic Compounds) at the molecular level; but they did not have a workable design or a business proposition to wrap around the technology. The design team studied the flow of shipping containers using time in motion analysis methods, and arrived at a system proposition that permitted the taking of air samples within the existing logistical movements. Model sampling tools were made and their use verified by physical testing in actual working conditions using 'Day in the Life' analysis methods. Emphasis was placed on usability, UI feedback, end user safety and satisfaction with the devices. The success of these tests then allowed the design team to undertake detailed concept design work involving the refinement of exterior enclosures, internal mechanisms, sample cartridges, power supply systems, data collection, scanning and communication modules, PCB's, software, harnesses and test rigs. End Result: A full working prototype was built, and the technology was tested at an approved de-vanning site. Twenty random spiked containers were sent from all around the globe to the facility, containing samples of untreated timber. Container Scan successfully intercepted all of them, plus one extra contaminated shipping container that was not part of the test! End users loved having a 'weapon' to use in their job that looked the part and physically expressed their desire to probe, detect and intercept the bad guys. Having a high-tech tool was a completely new experience for these officers and at the end of the trial they were reluctant to return the prototype. Designers: Shuan Crail, John Ju Seok Lee, Doug Ollivier, InFact Mech & Tech Team
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| Posted: 07 Sep 2009 12:00 AM PDT Looking at this Parabola Kettle, I'm quite reminded of the Turtle and Geometric adventures of kettle-design. It brings up questions like do we really need a drastic change in shapes of kettles? Or should we focus only on functionality? Yea, the kettle sits in its quite corner in the kitchen; it makes no demand except for aesthetic appeal and timely maintenance. So does it warrant a parabolic re-design? You tell me… From original text: The Parabola represents the use of X & Y axis as the base and the front pouring part. Furthermore the kettle is parabolic in every face. Designer: Omer Deutsch
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