The Chick Kettle
Melissa Morton
This fun, chick-shaped kettle pivots on its base to pour boiling water safely without wrist strain, using a light-up indicator and a beak spout, making it easier and safer for vulnerable people to use
Design Problem
My problem statement was to design a way of reducing the risk of harm vulnerable people face when accessing boiling water; this could help elderly people or those with lesser motor function.
I researched existing products and thought of how they could be improved; after holding a creative session, I decided I wanted to make my design fun and have a personality – which is why it resembles a chick in an egg.
Process
It is a kettle which pivots on the base, allowing water to be poured without strain to the wrist; the water being ready is indicated by the light in the base (red/green) and water is poured through the beak opening. The base would also allow the kettle to be moved; though I represented this with wheels, the final product would use a suspended ball for more free movement.
Outcome
About me
I want to create things that are unique and interesting; I hope to have a career that allows me to be creative and problem-solve.