The aim of this project is to design an everyday hand tool into a more pleasurable one which enriches the user’s experience when using it. There are so many hand tools in the society nowadays and whisk is one of the kitchen utensils that are frequently used in the kitchen. Balloon whisk is the most common whisk used in the kitchen and my aim is to enrich the experience of whisking using this kind of whisk.
My solution was to come up with a simple design of a balloon whisk with raised base feature which enables the whisk to be placed on the table with its head staying off countertop for surface contaminated whisking. This feature may also allow the whisk to be stored on the kitchen table when it’s not used. Another advantage of this higher base is that it can be used as a hook towards the bowl when it’s rested after whisking. Its sleek design will be aesthetically appealing and therefore the user can use this whisk as the kitchen ornament. I decided to keep the shape of the balloon loop as it does provide the best whisking results as it produces best aeration while whisking. Its curve shape is best suited for mixing in bowls as their curved edges conform to a bowl's concave sides. The stainless steel are used for this whisk because it reacts well with most of the ingredients (eggs, cream, gravies) and therefore produces stable foam, its material is also not easily corroded and resistant to temperature changes.
The main challenge to this design is to design the handle that will ergonomically suit every hand shape. Finally I made a decision to make a smaller round shape near the whisk and a bigger round shape at the tip of the handle because these features will help transferring the weight and pressure into the user’s palm of their hand and therefore it reduces stress while whisking. I am impressed with this handle design because I have tested it with few people and they agree that this feature makes the experience of whisking more pleasurable. The materials used for the handle is plastic because of its lightness and its soft texture and comfortable grip will also enrich the whisking experience.
I always wanted to design a product that is simple and yet aesthetically appealing while at the same time allowing it to perform its best essential function. I am confident that my whisk design has achieved this and its features have added a more pleasurable experience as it fulfills physiological, psychological, social, and ideological properties.
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i really like your product and as i also designed a whisk i can see the features and ideas you have incorporated in to the design, i love the features of the handle, not only how it stands but also how it hooks on to the bowl, My only improvement would be to use a softer colour than black such as white or pale pastel colours. But great design.
ReplyDeletei really like the handle, because it easy to grip,and comfortable to hold. The model is nice and clean. Besides, i like the colour you used for your poster, it makes a contrast between the background and the product!
ReplyDeletewhen i interacted with this product i found it to be very comfortable to hold. I also particularly like the way you can put it down without the whisk head touching the table and also how it hooks to the edge of the bowl.
ReplyDeleteI do really like your design. it looks simple, but is functional between fun and pleasure. GOOD JOB.
ReplyDeletecomment again... i just thinking about will the handle (the stander part) being not that convenient for whisking? just like will it hit the bowl??
ReplyDeletei don't think it will hit the bowl, i just realized the poster i'm using will create that thought...i should have put another picture where it fits the bowl perfectly hehe btw thanks for the comments!! :D
ReplyDeleteExcellent posters and storyboard and great functionality, i love how you can hook the whisk onto the edge of the bowl, very convenient. My only improvement would be making the top profile of the handle curved and a more organic form, seeing as it is a flat plane.
ReplyDeleteto improve this product i think you could have shaped the handle a bit more where your thumb should sit. the corners on the top of the handle might be uncomfortable if used over a long period of time.
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