Product Design
INTUIVE
Redesigning the way people interact with induction cooking through a tactile pan handle that puts control directly in the user's hands.
Year :
2026
Project Duration :
6 Months
Project Type :
Individual
Client :
ATAG Benelux / ASKO Appliances
Problem :
Modern induction hobs provide powerful cooking capabilities, yet their increasingly digital interfaces can feel complex, unintuitive, and disconnected from the cooking process. Touch controls often lack tactile feedback, making precise adjustments difficult and reducing users' sense of confidence and control while cooking.
Contribution:
This individual graduation project was developed in collaboration with industry partners and followed a user-centered design process. It included two user studies, one to identify key challenges in current cooking experiences and one to evaluate the final concept. The project involved concept development, prototyping with foam board, styrofoam, 3D printing, and Arduino-based electronics, resulting in a fully functional interactive prototype.
Solution:
The outcome is a smart cooking concept that integrates induction hob controls directly into the handle of a pan. Rather than interacting with a separate touch interface, users control cooking functions through a tactile rotary controller embedded within the handle. Combined with visual and auditory feedback, the design creates a more intuitive and engaging interaction that strengthens the connection between the user, the cookware, and the cooking process. By combining retro-inspired physical interaction with modern smart technology, the concept aims to provide a greater sense of control, precision, and enjoyment while cooking.
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Product Design
INTUIVE
Redesigning the way people interact with induction cooking through a tactile pan handle that puts control directly in the user's hands.
Year :
2026
Project Duration :
6 Months
Project Type :
Individual
Client :
ATAG Benelux / ASKO Appliances
Problem :
Modern induction hobs provide powerful cooking capabilities, yet their increasingly digital interfaces can feel complex, unintuitive, and disconnected from the cooking process. Touch controls often lack tactile feedback, making precise adjustments difficult and reducing users' sense of confidence and control while cooking.
Contribution:
This individual graduation project was developed in collaboration with industry partners and followed a user-centered design process. It included two user studies, one to identify key challenges in current cooking experiences and one to evaluate the final concept. The project involved concept development, prototyping with foam board, styrofoam, 3D printing, and Arduino-based electronics, resulting in a fully functional interactive prototype.
Solution:
The outcome is a smart cooking concept that integrates induction hob controls directly into the handle of a pan. Rather than interacting with a separate touch interface, users control cooking functions through a tactile rotary controller embedded within the handle. Combined with visual and auditory feedback, the design creates a more intuitive and engaging interaction that strengthens the connection between the user, the cookware, and the cooking process. By combining retro-inspired physical interaction with modern smart technology, the concept aims to provide a greater sense of control, precision, and enjoyment while cooking.
More Projects
Product Design
INTUIVE
Redesigning the way people interact with induction cooking through a tactile pan handle that puts control directly in the user's hands.
Year :
2026
Project Duration :
6 Months
Project Type :
Individual
Client :
ATAG Benelux / ASKO Appliances
Problem :
Modern induction hobs provide powerful cooking capabilities, yet their increasingly digital interfaces can feel complex, unintuitive, and disconnected from the cooking process. Touch controls often lack tactile feedback, making precise adjustments difficult and reducing users' sense of confidence and control while cooking.
Contribution:
This individual graduation project was developed in collaboration with industry partners and followed a user-centered design process. It included two user studies, one to identify key challenges in current cooking experiences and one to evaluate the final concept. The project involved concept development, prototyping with foam board, styrofoam, 3D printing, and Arduino-based electronics, resulting in a fully functional interactive prototype.
Solution:
The outcome is a smart cooking concept that integrates induction hob controls directly into the handle of a pan. Rather than interacting with a separate touch interface, users control cooking functions through a tactile rotary controller embedded within the handle. Combined with visual and auditory feedback, the design creates a more intuitive and engaging interaction that strengthens the connection between the user, the cookware, and the cooking process. By combining retro-inspired physical interaction with modern smart technology, the concept aims to provide a greater sense of control, precision, and enjoyment while cooking.