cook around Pi - ElectroluxDesignLab 2013
cook around Pi - ElectroluxDesignLab 2013 from Malvika Sainath
cook around Pi - ElectroluxDesignLab 2013

Pi encourages people to work around the countertop, facing each other encouraging interaction during the process of cooking. If cooking by oneself, Pi is accessible from both outside and inside and one can stand within the unit, bringing all the utilities within reach. This increases productivity, reduces time.
Sharing happens even when you aren’t entertaining guests. One can virtually cook with friends and family, as well as share recipes of the healthy meals, inspiring others to eat the same.
It provides spaces for the entire family to contribute. The screen also acts as an entertainment device, to interest people to spend more time with each other.
Pi can analyse the quantity of food that you require, assess its nutritional value, and suggest foods to balance ones diet. It remembers the previous meals and can tell the kind of exercise one would require.
The form and structure of Pi represents togetherness. The space around the countertop converts into the dining area.

The four modular parts of Pi, each having an individual function of washing, preparation, cooking and serving.
The storage spaces and integrated appliances open by touch. The hand is placed at the designated space on the door to activate the sensor.
Interaction with Pi happens through touch as well as voice commands. You can tell Pi to read out recipes while you cook.
The cutting board and tray can also be used for drying utensils. Flipping over the cutting board, provides a surface for draining water.
The tap works on sensor that knows when you are washing utensils and regulates the flow to conserve water. It can be pulled out for ease of cleaning.
The sink has two steps to accommodate the colander and the cutting board, so that the board can also go over the colander.
The pull out table is highlighted by its colour. There is a groove provided under the table for pulling it out easily.
The interfaces on the surface have options for controlling the sharing, storing, preparation, nutrition options as well as appliances like cooktop.
Details of the interface:Many options interconnect to allow easy navigation. The icons at each corner can get you back to main page.
The flow of getting people together for a group virtual cooking session. During this, one can share data like recipes or the day's nutritional diet
The various ways of searching for stored or online information: name, image, ingredients, people, recipe.
One can check the nutritional content of recipes, scale it up for more people, or ask Pi to read it aloud. Create your own recipes by speaking to Pi.
The list of ingredients and food products at home can be used to choose recipes, shop directly for groceries or download shopping lists.
Placing food on the interactive surface shows quantity and nutrients of the food. It can be added to the overall diet of the meal, day or individual
It displays nutrition intake and requirement, tells you what to eat more of, suggests meals, keeping you healthy. Exercise routines can be synced.
It calculates the quantity of ingredients required when you have guests. Pi suggests meals based on available ingredients, daily routine and diet.
Second interface contains controls for the induction cooktop and for managing other appliances. All interfaces can be transferred onto the tv screen.
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cook around Pi - ElectroluxDesignLab 2013

Pi encourages people to work around the countertop, facing each other encouraging interaction during the process of cooking. If cooking by oneself, Pi is accessible from both outside and inside and one can stand within the unit, bringing all the utilities within reach. This increases productivity, reduces time.
Sharing happens even when you aren’t entertaining guests. One can virtually cook with friends and family, as well as share recipes of the healthy meals, inspiring others to eat the same.
It provides spaces for the entire family to contribute. The screen also acts as an entertainment device, to interest people to spend more time with each other.
Pi can analyse the quantity of food that you require, assess its nutritional value, and suggest foods to balance ones diet. It remembers the previous meals and can tell the kind of exercise one would require.
The form and structure of Pi represents togetherness. The space around the countertop converts into the dining area.

Malvika Sainath
Industrial Designer Bengaluru, India