Single Slice Toaster
Spring 2020
Goal:
to design a toaster that expresses its interaction, purpose and functionality through its formal language and features.
Overview:
this project was achieved through sketching ideas, 3D modeling with SolidWorks, and rendering in Keyshot.
Time Frame:
2 weeks
01. Initial research
To begin, I learned about the history of the toaster and how a conventional toaster works. It was interesting to learn about the toaster from the inside out, allowing me to make rational decisions in the later process of designing.
02. Form Exploration
I first explored various interactions between the toaster and the bread, and decided on to create a toaster that is safe to users who feels fear by the toaster's heat and electricity.
I decided to design a toaster that eliminates the need of contacting the bread after it is being toasted.
Final direction
The Toaster would rest in a slanted posture, in which the toasting part rotates downward to a plate after the bread is done toasting. After deciding the direction, I enhanced the form considering the semantics and visual consistency's relationship with the interaction of the toaster.
• Sides will be flushed, making the form complete in its default state
• Slanted opening invites bread to be inserted
• Curve on the tray informs placement of a plate to receive the bread
• Controls and timer visually connects with the overall language of form
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