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RUIHAN LI

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P/AN

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kitchenware design

2019 | Design Principles 1

Introducing P/AN

A stable, convenient, and helpful frying pan for the elderly and more

Why Design P/AN?

When people age, our hand mobility becomes a limitation to our daily lives.

 

 

This product’s goal is to make cooking simple and safe for the elderlies.

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My Client: Tom

Age: 91

Gender: Male

Suffering health issues: Aging, Hand muscle weakness, Wrist pain, Shaky hands

Target Group

The elderlies who lost independence in cooking due to health issues progressed from natural aging and assisted living situations.

Previous Frying Pan

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Difficult to transport food from pan to plate

Heavy for one hand holding

 

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Metal handle transmits heat

 

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Process Sketches

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Process Models

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User Testing and Feedback

Need to consider

storage space

 

Enjoy the double handle

and sloped pan base

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Final Renderings

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Three Main Features of P/AN

Double handle for stability

Sloped pan base to ease the process of transporting food
to plate

Foldable handles for extra storage space

Final Product

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A handmade model with wood, metal, and foam.

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