By focusing on a high intensity of use and service life, a durable and future-proof product is to be designed.
The product was designed for a post-growth society. Products from an exemplary product category were disassembled, analyzed and examined in function and use. To create a holistic design, manufacturing and materiality were also considered. The developed features were transferred to a grater, but can also be applied to other products.
The concept gave rise to a grater that demonstrates how service life and intensity can be influenced by design in a sustainable way.
The design was created with robust materials, such as stainless steel, wood and glass. The compact and hand-operated grater is economical in terms of space and energy. The four different blade inserts allow modular use and grating of a wide variety of foods. The fresh grating of the food creates an intense flavor.
The grater consists of few parts, which are only screwed or plugged. They are easy to manufacture and can be made from readily accessible semi-finished products. The wooden insert fits different hand sizes due to its ergonomic shape. The partition prevents the friction material from spinning and gives the crank a guide. It is attached to the cylinder with three screws.
The grated material is collected in a glass jar or on a board with a leg attachment. It is possible to work comfortably sitting or standing. The knives can also be used independently of the grater. The recess allows an injury-free grip and small quantities can be grated directly.
In an online store, individual components can be purchased and thus parts can also be replaced or supplemented.
Winter semester 2019/2020 supervised by Katrin Krupka and Susann Paduch Bauhaus-Universität Weimar