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ROTILO
A Multiutility Rotimaker
Technically Complex Product
Consumer Product
This project explores designing a technically complex consumer product through thorough design process right from research, ideation to execution.
ROTILO
A multiutility rotimaker
CONTEXT
As a college student living away from home, I can empathize with the longing for homemade food, particularly the delightful taste of freshly served rotis that enhance any meal.
Unfortunately, due to limited cooking skills, lack of access to traditional cooking methods, and time constraints, many haven't been able to experience the satisfaction of preparing these delectable rotis on their own . Consequently leading to food choices often gravitating towards options filled with preservatives or making do with what one can find.
ROTI
Roti/Chapati ( a slight difference) is a common staple in the Indian subcontinent as well as amongst expatriates from the Indian subcontinent throughout the world.
A Round flatbread usually made from wheat flour, which is a valuable source of vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
But what we do have is....
A Rotimaker
A product that has remained virtually unchanged since its initial introduction to the market. In an era where technology evolves at an astonishing pace and consumer demands constantly shift, this stagnant product stands out as a rare anomaly.
Initial Project brief
To design or redesign product by bringing together the aspects of technological complexity and user interaction.
Design Process
Target Users
People living away from their homes
Do not have access to traditional cooking methods and apparatus
Those who are pressed for time
Inexperienced in cooking
Research
Started with using a standard product available in market for research purpose.
and then understanding it in detail.
Baltra electric chapati maker
What's inside!
How does it work?
Product tear down Study
Working Principles
Pressure
Electrical energy
to heat energy
Secondary research
Primary Research
Identified problems
The slips,
burns
Uneven heating/
cooking
Quality of Rotis
Predominant problem
Temperature range/control
Aesthetics
So what is a good Roti ?
Experimentation
learning by doing
Inference
The current mechanism of compression and simultaneous supply of heat from both sides does not work in best interest of quality of rotis.
Conclusion
Heat is not necessary from top
Puffing contribute to better quality of roti
Rolling method of preparation gives better results than just compression
Redefined brief
To design a multiutility roti maker that is convenient to use without any need of specialized skills, aimed towards people living away from their homes.
Ideation
workspace
MOCKUPS
A multiutility
electric Rotimaker
that makes rotis in
matter of minutes
A user-friendly electric appliance
that combines traditional rolling pin technology with advanced heating and motorized elements for a more efficient and reliable way to make rotis.
Adaptable
A flexible device that adapts to the users needs.With multifunctionality features
Healthy Lifestyle
Driving towards healthier food habits at convenience
Prosumeristic
A product to Experiment and experience with.
Profile views
Salient features
Product Parts
A two part device: top and base connected by hinge
The base consisting of a rotating disc used a heating surface
Top part consisting of a stationary mounted rolling pin
Top part can be held at different height: for adjustable thickness of the flatbread
Handle/ space to lift and close the top
Multiutility : Detachable plates
Temperature regulation
Light indicator
Power cord
There's more to it !
Roll . Heat . Cook . Grill
Detachable Interchanging elements to experiment with
Hinge act as STORAGE for rolling pin
Multiutility
CMF
Future prospects
Thank you !
Expanding the multifunctionality aspect : Making the device adaptable to existing kitchen utensils.
Trupti Bhadane
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