Familysdf — Eli Kimchi

Family
Five tools for professional cooks

DESCRIPTION

Despite professional cooks’ desire and appreciation for quality, designed tools, there are few made with them in mind. Family is a set of five implements designed to meet the needs of professional cooks in materials, function, ergonomics, and aesthetics.

Alongside the physical tools is a 100-page publication that documents my design process and provides some context regarding the history of these tools and restaurant kitchens.

DURATION

Ten weeks

OVERVIEW

Precor Reach formalizes and standardizes the stretching ritual, traditionally a casual, often overlooked activity.

Actuated, articulated “legs” facilitate various lower body stretches.

Turning the wheel controls stretch intensity.

Personalized presets and guidance are shown on the screen.

Designed for the 5th–95th percentiles of heights and sizes.

MY DISPLAY AT THE UW DESIGN SHOW

BACKGROUND

Precor asked us to explore
wellness in the commercial gym space.

Wellness

Recovery

Accessibility

Cardio

Strength

Flexibility

Stretching
Accessibility

MARKET ANALYSIS OF CURRENT COMMERCIAL GYM STRETCHING MACHINES

CRITERIA

Balance Appeal
& Accessibility

The device should balance universal appeal and accessibility for all users.

Intuitive &
Approachable

The device should be visually intuitive and
approachable with reduced upfront intimidation.

Simple &
Minimal

The device should be simple in use with minimal configuration needs and interaction points.

Constrain
Form

The device should constrain body position to promote healthy form and reduce risk of injury.

We found that several key lower body stretches can be performed in the same laying-down orientation.

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