![]() Moreover, I would not use a low-fidelity or high-fidelity prototyping method in the physical component of the Presto Pasta. something purely digital like software or a website. Reflecting on these learnings made me pursue this type of prototype because kitchen appliances are something you touch and interact with vs. Additionally, watching the video IDEO Shopping Cart we saw how having a physical model for interacting with contributes to the success of something highly physical such as a shopping cart design. Some of those aspects were to feel overall: size, weight, textures, smell, and appearance. Sarcevic went into detail about creating a physical prototype. We learned about physical prototyping in week four. To create the Presto Pasta, I went with the prototyping method of a physical prototype and utilized other techniques we learned in class, such as storyboarding and sketching. The plug is removable for easier storage and now the base includes feet to lift it off the counter and for the ability to place it in the sink to drain. For the base, the interface shows the user what selections they have made along with a microphone for voice recognition. ![]() Additionally, the spout is removable for cleaning and has an indicator to show hot water is about to come out. The spout now includes a telescoping ability to accommodate for various lengths from the counter to the sink. For the container, the water gauge was removed due to its lack of purpose while the Presto Pasta is cooking. This allows users to easily get the pasta out of the container. The automatic dropping tray was updated to a mechanism that would drop the entire tray and rise it up once the pasta is cooked. For the tray a scale was added, to accurately measure the serving size of pasta. Starting with the lid the interface moved to the base to ensure it was dishwasher safe. Figure 3 lists out the common functions they thought would be included in each portion of the appliance.Īfter reviewing user feedback, I created final sketches with suggested changes. Seems like a good solution for both a cook and someone that hates the kitchen.Īlong with the top themes, participants were asked what features they expected to be in the Presto Pasta. Presto Pasta seemed like an appliance that both the experienced cook and novice would enjoy.Įven as a person who dislikes cooking, I do believe the Presto Pasta sounds both simple to use and an appliance I would readily buy/use. Not too large of a device under 6 quarts so it wouldn’t take up much counter spaceĤ. Suggestions for a collapsible design and removable spoutĪ cord that retracts or winds up for easy storage Participants wanted an easy way to store the Presto Pasta “Shut-off valve would be helpful if you were not able to place it close to the sink”ģ. ![]() One participant mention wanting to save the water if the recipe called for ‘pasta water’. The spout caused concern since it did not have a shut-off valve Jane is able to focus on the other foods that need to be prepared and doesn’t have to worry about cooking the pasta because Presto Pasta prepares perfectly cooked pasta every time.Ģ. The Presto Pasta boils the water, drops the pasta in, then self-drains into the sink. ![]() “Ok, start pasta ” instructs Jane and the Presto pasta starts while they proceed to do the rest of the cooking. Jane adds the water and pasta to a tray that sits on top of the container then places the lid on top. After telling Presto Pasta to “cook angel hair pasta al dente ”, the pasta cooker using voice recognition software then flashes a blue light inside the container to indicate how much water needs to be added. To make things easier and quicker Jane takes the Presto Pasta out plugs it in, ensures the spout is over the kitchen sink, and turns it on. With only four burners on the stove, she knows all of them will be used along with multiple timers. Jane starts thinking about all the food needed for dinner including meatballs, sauce, vegetables, and pasta. 1), which begins with a Jane starting to cook dinner for the family. The storyboard captures at a high level the experience of using the Presto Pasta. Visualizing the user flow, I created a storyboard using pencil, paper, and Adobe Photoshop.
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