Smokeless Electric Pot
A Cooking Solution for Small Spaces
A compact cooking solution that integrates ventilation, storage, and portability into one system. Its smokeless design and modular organization make cooking practical and enjoyable, even in the smallest living spaces.
A compact cooking solution that integrates ventilation, storage, and portability into one system. Its smokeless design and modular organization make cooking practical and enjoyable, even in the smallest living spaces.
Client / Industry
National Kaohsiung Normal University /Home Appliances
Linda's Role
Industrial designer
Skills
Industrial Design , 3D Rendering, Product Development
Date
2017 full year
01 Background In Taiwan, many people live in small rental suites that don’t come with kitchens. Eating out every day is not only costly but also unhealthy in the long run. For many, the only way to save money and stay healthy is by cooking at home. But here’s the challenge: most suites lack proper kitchen space. Supplies scatter everywhere, preparation becomes stressful, and cooking fumes quickly fill the room, making it stuffy and uncomfortable. Through interviews and surveys, I discovered that 70% of people would cook more often if fumes could be eliminated in small spaces. This insight sparked the idea for a new kind of cooking device.
01 Background In Taiwan, many people live in small rental suites that don’t come with kitchens. Eating out every day is not only costly but also unhealthy in the long run. For many, the only way to save money and stay healthy is by cooking at home. But here’s the challenge: most suites lack proper kitchen space. Supplies scatter everywhere, preparation becomes stressful, and cooking fumes quickly fill the room, making it stuffy and uncomfortable. Through interviews and surveys, I discovered that 70% of people would cook more often if fumes could be eliminated in small spaces. This insight sparked the idea for a new kind of cooking device.
02 Problems & Design Thinking I mapped out the key frustrations and looked for design opportunities: · Fume problem → Add a compact ventilator with filters. · Scattered supplies → Organize pots and utensils in a stackable system. · No storage space → Use a lifting handle and portable form, making it easy to carry and store.
02 Problems & Design Thinking I mapped out the key frustrations and looked for design opportunities: · Fume problem → Add a compact ventilator with filters. · Scattered supplies → Organize pots and utensils in a stackable system. · No storage space → Use a lifting handle and portable form, making it easy to carry and store.
03 Concept The result is a stackable cooking system with built-in ventilation. Cooking pots are neatly organized, fumes are absorbed through a filter and discharged as clean air, and the entire unit can be disassembled for cleaning. It’s not just a kitchen appliance—it’s a portable dining solution for small-space living.
03 Concept The result is a stackable cooking system with built-in ventilation. Cooking pots are neatly organized, fumes are absorbed through a filter and discharged as clean air, and the entire unit can be disassembled for cleaning. It’s not just a kitchen appliance—it’s a portable dining solution for small-space living.
04 Integration The design brings together three essential features: · Ventilation: An internal fan and active carbon filter to remove fumes. · Easy cleaning: Flat plates and modular parts that can be disassembled. · Organized storage: A lifting stem and 360° rotation for convenient portability.
04 Integration The design brings together three essential features: · Ventilation: An internal fan and active carbon filter to remove fumes. · Easy cleaning: Flat plates and modular parts that can be disassembled. · Organized storage: A lifting stem and 360° rotation for convenient portability.
05 Prototype To bring the concept to life, I developed a working prototype. The process included: · 3D modeling and rapid prototyping to test the stackable form and handle design. · Ventilation mock-ups using fans and active carbon filters to evaluate airflow and smoke reduction. · User testing in small rooms to observe usability, storage convenience, and cleaning workflow.
05 Prototype To bring the concept to life, I developed a working prototype. The process included: · 3D modeling and rapid prototyping to test the stackable form and handle design. · Ventilation mock-ups using fans and active carbon filters to evaluate airflow and smoke reduction. · User testing in small rooms to observe usability, storage convenience, and cleaning workflow.
06 Benefits The design delivers three key benefits for compact living. First, it enables smokeless cooking, ensuring that fumes no longer linger in small rooms. Second, it supports organized living by integrating cooking supplies into a system that is neat, portable, and easy to access. Finally, it encourages self-cooking, making home-prepared meals more practical and enjoyable for people living in small apartments.
06 Benefits The design delivers three key benefits for compact living. First, it enables smokeless cooking, ensuring that fumes no longer linger in small rooms. Second, it supports organized living by integrating cooking supplies into a system that is neat, portable, and easy to access. Finally, it encourages self-cooking, making home-prepared meals more practical and enjoyable for people living in small apartments.
This project reimagines the kitchen for people who live without one—helping them cook, store, and enjoy food in a cleaner, more organized way.
This project reimagines the kitchen for people who live without one—helping them cook, store, and enjoy food in a cleaner, more organized way.