• Industrial Design
SafeBite
A food preparation tool to protect toddlers from food-related choking incidents
• Industrial Design
SafeBite
A food preparation tool to protect toddlers from food-related choking incidents
Duration
7 weeks
Industry
Kitchenware
Role
Research, Ideation, CAD, Rendering, Prototyping
• Industrial Design
SafeBite
A food preparation tool to protect toddlers from food-related choking incidents
Duration
7 weeks
Industry
Kitchenware
Role
Research, Ideation, CAD, Rendering, Prototyping
• Industrial Design
SafeBite
A food preparation tool to protect toddlers from food-related choking incidents
Duration
7 weeks
Industry
Kitchenware
Role
Research, Ideation, CAD, Rendering, Prototyping
This product is a food preparation tool for toddlers in the year of 1 or 2, who are in the high hazardous of food-related choking incidents. Providing the filter in basket shape with appropriate size for toddlers, it supports parents double-check food size to prevent choking hazards for their .
Problem Statement
A child under the age of 5 in the United States dies from food choking incidents every 5 days
Problems in Current Food Preparation
Unsafe Cutting Shapes
Chopped food pieces might be too large or chunky that make it difficult for toddlers to chew.
Unsafe Cutting Shapes
Chopped food pieces might be too large or chunky that make it difficult for toddlers to chew.
Unsafe Cutting Shapes
Chopped food pieces might be too large or chunky that make it difficult for toddlers to chew.
Unsafe Cutting Shapes
Chopped food pieces might be too large or chunky that make it difficult for toddlers to chew.
Inconsistent Food Sizes
Ingredients might be prepared in different sizes depending on who is feeding on toddlers.
Inconsistent Food Sizes
Ingredients might be prepared in different sizes depending on who is feeding on toddlers.
Inconsistent Food Sizes
Ingredients might be prepared in different sizes depending on who is feeding on toddlers.
Inconsistent Food Sizes
Ingredients might be prepared in different sizes depending on who is feeding on toddlers.
Overloaded Plate
Giving too many pieces at once encourages toddlers to overfill their mouths.
Overloaded Plate
Giving too many pieces at once encourages toddlers to overfill their mouths.
Overloaded Plate
Giving too many pieces at once encourages toddlers to overfill their mouths.
Overloaded Plate
Giving too many pieces at once encourages toddlers to overfill their mouths.
Parental and Physiological Factors
Parental and Physiological Factors
Parental and Physiological Factors
Parental and Physiological Factors
"How might we design a food preparation tool that helps caregivers safely prepare food to prevent food-related choking in young children?"
"How might we design a food preparation tool that helps caregivers safely prepare food to prevent food-related choking in young children?"
"How might we design a food preparation tool that helps caregivers safely prepare food to prevent food-related choking in young children?"
"How might we design a food preparation tool that helps caregivers safely prepare food to prevent food-related choking in young children?"
Market Research
To identify user needs and a viable niche in the current market
Identifying opportunities to improve how caregivers prepare safe bite-size foods at home.
Identifying opportunities to improve how caregivers prepare safe bite-size foods at home.
Identifying opportunities to improve how caregivers prepare safe bite-size foods at home.
Design Statement
Support caregivers easily prepare appropriate food sizes for toddlers to reduce choking risks
Moodboard
Soft, nested geometries inspire a safe, approachable form language
Soft, nested geometries inspire a safe, approachable form language
Soft, nested geometries inspire a safe, approachable form language
Soft, nested geometries inspire a safe, approachable form language
Subtle textures and calm tones guide precise with intuitive tactile cues
Subtle textures and calm tones guide precise with intuitive tactile cues
Subtle textures and calm tones guide precise with intuitive tactile cues
Subtle textures and calm tones guide precise with intuitive tactile cues
Transparent, rounded forms highlight visibility and cleanliness
Transparent, rounded forms highlight visibility and cleanliness
Transparent, rounded forms highlight visibility and cleanliness
Transparent, rounded forms highlight visibility and cleanliness
Concept Development
SafeBite
A Modular Filtering System that Ensures Safe and Stress-Free Mealtime
SafeBite
A Modular Filtering System that Ensures Safe and Stress-Free Mealtime
SafeBite
A Modular Filtering System that Ensures Safe and Stress-Free Mealtime
SafeBite
A Modular Filtering System that Ensures Safe and Stress-Free Mealtime
Details and Exploded View
Assembly Instruction
Technical Drawing
Technical Drawing
Technical Drawing
Technical Drawing
