Research
Initial user research that included: surveys, interviews, interactive card sorting and user prototype testing, was conducted to gain an understanding of how current toasters are performing to meet a variety of user needs. Hygiene, portability, and toasting control were three user needs identified and were the key drivers of how the final radical redesign looked and felt.
Final Design
The final design resulted in an ergonomic hand-held toaster featuring a powerful heating element allows the user to produce the right amount of toasting control.
The slimline exposed design allows for little to no interaction with the bread being toasted, removing the chance of cross gluten contamination and need for tedious cleaning. Lastly the toasters small footprint was meant for maximum portability for on the go cooks, future technology allowing for capable portable power.
