Greater Grater by Jisu MUN

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DESIGN DETAILS

DESIGN NAME:
Greater

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Grater

INSPIRATION:
Current graters on the market can put undue pressure on the wrist and arms. Thinking about ergonomic design, I took inspiration from bikes handles which are easier to hold.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Current grater design puts heavy strain users wrists and arms throughout use. This concept is designed thinking of the users wrist angle, so that even with prolonged use there is little strain on the wrists and arms.

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
Users are able to handle the grater on their workstation employing a natural and comfortable grip. There are four grater types, allowing for a variety of different grating situations, relieving wrist pressure. If the grater is turned upside down, it doubles a colander taking advantage of the existing holes in the grater.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
The project started in June 2017 in Paris and finished in December 2017 in Bordeaux.

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
The concept consists of three parts: handle, body and grater. The handles are injection molded while the grater metal plates are cut and attached to the main body afterwards.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
150 mm x 192.50 mm x 120 mm

TAGS:
Kitchenware, Kitchen Gadget, Kitchen Utensil, Grater, Colander, Multifunctional

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
Initially, I constructed a prototype in order to find the ideal wrist angle to allow for grating for extended periods of time without strain on the wrists and arms. Next, I asked neighbors and friends to test different prototypes, where the handle-to-body direction and angle varied, documenting the process using pictures and videos to analyze later. Throughout the process, I was primarily observing the users to find the ideal handle thickness.

CHALLENGE:
The hardest part of the process was finding the most convenient, on average, way for users to grate at any angle.

ADDED DATE:
2018-06-30 05:09:48

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IMAGE CREDITS:
Image #1: Photographer Jisu MUN/Jisu MUN/Jisu MUN
Image #2: Photographer Jisu MUN/Jisu MUN/Jisu MUN
Image #3: Photographer Jisu MUN/Jisu MUN/Jisu MUN
Image #4: Photographer Jisu MUN/Jisu MUN/Jisu MUN
Image #5: Photographer Jisu MUN/Jisu MUN/Jisu MUN

CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS
	NAME: Strate School of Design PROFILE: Strate School of Design is a French private institution for technical education founded in 1993. It is dedicated to the teaching of industrial design, 3D modeling and design thinking. The school is recognized by the French state and its design degree is certified by the French Ministry of Higher Education.

AWARD DETAILS
	Greater Grater by Jisu Mun is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category, 2018 - 2019. · Read the interview with designer Jisu MUN for design Greater here. · Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Jisu MUN. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Jisu MUN.