year: fall 2021
brief: How might we tap into the growing trend of street food with all of its flavor profiles and cultural distinctions and make it accessible as an outdoor living experience?
stoneage.
unique grill experience inspired by nature
why stone cooking?
- stone is natural
- it is heated evenly and cook even, lower the risk of over-cooked or burned
- instead of grill, stone keeps food’s natural fat on it while cooking. it makes food more delicious and juicy.
- it takes longer to get cold when you turn it off, it keeps your food warm for a while
research
- granite is durable
-It can be heated as high as 1200 degree F
-It can be chilled to a freezing temperature
- 3/4” thickness= 13 pound per square foot
- $40-$60 per squarefoot
ideation
charcoal like stone pieces heated by gas and to cook your food
what did I learn?
- prototyping helps me understand the size of grill
- test the user experience and placement
- able to see small details
prototyping
- grill has two sections: one for charcoal like granite and second for granite slap
- portable handle help users to easily grab the granite slap and place it on the table
- gas tank places in the bottom shelf
final design
how to use
cook your food on the stone slap
use portable handle to pick it up
place your stone slap on the table and keep your food warm
- side handles are for hanging utensil
- two different buttons allow user to control two different sections separately
details
button
side handle
CMF
granite cool white
walnut wood handle
powder coated surface
granite stone tray
stainless steel
final
- you can enjoy stoneage grill in your backyard with your family and friends
