Nordbro - Portable Cooker Hood
Authors
Holm, Anders Duedahl ; Munk, Julie Elert ; Sørensen, Jesper Sønderskov
Term
4. term
Education
Publication year
2020
Submitted on
2020-06-03
Pages
124
Abstract
This thesis investigates how a cooker hood can be redesigned into a compact, portable unit that suits young adults (20–30) living in small apartments with poor or no ventilation and frequent relocations. Through an industrial design process conducted with Thermex and informed by user insights, the project develops Nordbro: a rechargeable, battery-driven (and cable-operable) cooker hood that can be positioned close to pots and pans to capture steam and cooking odors without permanent installation. Nordbro is small (approx. 225 x 166 mm), lightweight and heat-resistant, offers three suction levels and a battery indicator, can be stored in a cupboard between cooking sessions, and supports varied use cases (e.g., with a portable hob or at the table). Its lacquered metal body and removable metal grease filter with polypropylene parts that are dishwasher-safe enable easy cleaning, while a minimal Scandinavian aesthetic makes it suitable to display. The concept is proposed as a Thermex sub-brand for young, mobile households and aims to deliver strong performance without major installations.
Dette speciale undersøger, hvordan en emhætte kan redesignes til en kompakt og bærbar enhed, der passer til unge voksne (20–30 år) i små boliger med dårlig eller ingen udsugning og hyppige flytninger. Gennem en industriel designproces i samarbejde med Thermex, understøttet af brugerindsigter, udvikles Nordbro: en genopladelig, batteridrevet (og kabelkompatibel) emhætte, som kan placeres tæt på gryder og pander for at opfange damp og madlugt uden permanente installationer. Nordbro er lille (ca. 225 x 166 mm), let og varmebestandig, har tre sugeniveauer og batteriindikator, kan opbevares i et skab mellem madlavninger og bruges i forskellige scenarier (fx ved en transportabel kogeplade eller ved bordet). En lakeret metaloverflade samt et aftageligt metalfedtfilter og PP-dele, der tåler opvaskemaskine, gør rengøringen enkel, mens et minimalistisk skandinavisk udtryk gør produktet egnet til at stå fremme. Konceptet foreslås som en sub-brand under Thermex målrettet unge, mobile husholdninger og sigter mod at levere høj ydeevne uden store installationer.
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