ChopChop Culinary Setup is Ergonomically Designed for Wheelchair Users
Amelia Roblin — March 4, 2015 — Art & Design
References: dirkbiotto & tuvie
The most common designs for food preparation areas are not effective environments for all, urging the designer of this accessible kitchen to think outside of the cabinet––so to speak. In studying the needs of people in wheelchairs, both young and and old, Dirk Biotto came up with an ergonomic alternative to inefficient setups.
The first step was to remove the cupboards beneath the countertop, leaving an open area beneath the wooden bench, supported by sturdy metal legs. The height can be adjusted according to each person's needs. Within this thoughtful arrangement are adaptable pegs and holes for the positioning of racks, hangers and shelves for stashing dishes, cutlery and cooking tools. This freestanding accessible kitchenette also includes a flexible hose faucet, an integrated grater box and a vice jar opening system, facilitating single-handed tasks.
The first step was to remove the cupboards beneath the countertop, leaving an open area beneath the wooden bench, supported by sturdy metal legs. The height can be adjusted according to each person's needs. Within this thoughtful arrangement are adaptable pegs and holes for the positioning of racks, hangers and shelves for stashing dishes, cutlery and cooking tools. This freestanding accessible kitchenette also includes a flexible hose faucet, an integrated grater box and a vice jar opening system, facilitating single-handed tasks.
Trend Themes
1. Accessible Kitchen Design - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to develop and market accessible kitchen designs that cater to the needs of individuals in wheelchairs.
2. Ergonomic Kitchen Setups - Creating ergonomic kitchen setups with adjustable heights and adaptable storage solutions presents a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for improving overall kitchen functionality.
3. Freestanding Kitchenettes - There is an opportunity to design and manufacture freestanding kitchenettes with flexible hose faucets, integrated grater boxes, and vice jar opening systems to streamline cooking tasks for individuals with mobility challenges.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Design - There is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for the kitchen design industry to focus on creating inclusive, accessible kitchen solutions.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture manufacturing industry can explore the development of adjustable and adaptable kitchen furniture that caters to the needs of individuals in wheelchairs.
3. Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing - The kitchen appliance manufacturing industry has an opportunity to integrate innovative features like flexible hose faucets and integrated grater boxes to enhance the functionality and accessibility of kitchen appliances for people with mobility challenges.
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