HOTBITE
A Self-Heating Lunchbox.
Long-queues to heat up lunchboxes at workplaces and schools consume most of the lunch-break.
Moreover, the high usage of shared microwaves raises the risk of disease transmission.
Surely we can do something about it.
Master Thesis, 2020
Maybe, NOT like this.
BEFORE WE BEGIN
Reflecting with COVID-19.
Microwave handles are similarly contaminated by bacteria when compared to toilet seats.
Although our immune system would take care of this under usual circumstances, COVID-19 revealed the importance of regular hygiene.
TARGET GROUP
Static and Mobile Environments.
Maybe you're on the move, share a space without appropriate hygiene,
or cannot find any fresh warm food that caters to your diet.
INTUITIVE
Eating should be easy.
To reduce food-wastage, scooping food was made easier with a tighter corner radius.
Then a mono-chromatic display interface was added to notify at a glance about the status of heating.
Hunger and impatience go hand-in-hand.
MODULAR
Adapts to various power sources.
Wired or cordless operation, automobile or AC power-outlet, HotBite is flexible.
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SUIT YOUR MEAL
Made for variety.
Soup or Pasta, there's a version for your favorite meals.
ROBUST
ELEGANT
CLASSIC
R&D
Create a strong and unique solution.
While many good self-heating lunchboxes are available,
QFD analysis was leveraged to refine and improve upon existing designs.