LUTO

BLIND-FRIENDLY STOVE

Luto is a redesign of the conventional induction stove we all know today. It is designed for inclusivity amongst the blind or visually impaired community to elevate the kitchen appliances market standards.

Features such as; Voice command, Variation of textures and thoughtfully placed extrusions are some of Luton's features that significantly increase safety and user experience.

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Tagalog • lutò

Means • [noun] food; cuisine; cooked; cooking

OVERVIEW

inclusive design

AREA OF OPPORTUNITY

Throughout the innovation of the stove, technology has made significant advancements making cooking a lot quicker, easier, and convenient. However, inclusivity has been a rising concern with new products. In light of this area of opportunity, I wanted to redesign the stove to make it as inclusive to the visually impaired.

DESIGN GOALS:

After deciding to redesign the stove, I laid out a couple of design guidelines: Design for Safety, Visually Impaired Friendly, Easy to use & understand, Convenient.

CONCEPT SKETCHES

During ideation, induction technology was integrated with the pot/pan for a cohesive design and convenient storage. Rounded forms were prioritized for visual impairment considerations. Analog features were added to address touch-control issues, including warning touch points like a white warning strip and texture for user safety.

Design Features: