Embrace
Creating a more emotionally appealing whisk.
A playful and inviting convex and concave form that compels the user to engage with it.
Inspiration
I took inspiration from a previous project where I carved a complex form from plaster.
Ideation
The User
Dislikes:
Limited kitchen space
The slippy handle on his current whisk
Hand and arm soreness
Boring whisks
Likes:
Comfort and Control
Unique and visually appealing designs
Design Criteria
Physically comforting
Emotionally comforting
Evoke feelings of embrace
Visually appealing
Smaller size for storage and fit for palm
Solutions
Form:
The handle wraps around the hand promoting the feeling of comfort and embrace.
Material:
Made of translucent hard plastic resin with blue pigment to promote the soothing aspect of embrace.
Control:
The thumb rest provides additional control and stability. The small size helps with grip.
Storage:
The unique design makes the whisk displayable given limited storage space.
Contact Points
Increased surface area and points of contact with the hand helps with grip and comfort.
