ADRIFT
Skills:
Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Photography, SolidWorks, Keyshot, Metalworking, Woodworking, 3D printing, Thermoforming
ADRIFT is a stove designed for boat dwellers cooking at the stern, addressing safety risks of open fires in confined spaces. The design prioritizes simplicity, stability, and semi-portability for ease of use.
2024
8 weeks
Designing for UN SDGs
This design project, based on the UN's Sustainability Goals, focuses on selecting a product category, analyzing market gaps, user needs, and technology. The BioStove was chosen to be redesigned through a systematic phased process to meet specific criteria.
Initial Testing of Current Product (Group Effort)
Product Autopsy (Group Effort)
Secondary Research (Group Effort)
Independent effort
Pinpointing demographic: COASTAL COOKWARE FOR
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Fire Hazard
Limited Space
Pollution
Smoke Exposer
Problem Statement
Ideation
User Testing Setup
Design Improvements for Stove
Improvements
Planning for Final Prototype
Final Prototype and Its Support
Use Cycle
Features
Rod Mount Handles
Temperature and Fan Level Display
Fan Control Knob
Provides a sturdy connection between the stove and the support system.
Provides real-time feedback on the current temperature and the fan level.
Allows users to adjust the fan speed, thereby regulating the temperature through the airflow.
The knob is placed on the user-facing side for convenient operation, while the air intake vents are positioned toward the bottom of the stove to enhance airflow efficiency.
Components
