What is Pulsar?
Pulsar is an electricity-free kitchen mixer. It works like a salad spinner, converting a downward push to high-power mixing.
Why Pulsar?
Pulsar finds the sweet spot between wrist-cramping hand whisking and bulky stand mixers. The ergonomic push-to-mix motion allows most bakers to whisk without the need of an energy guzzling electric mixer.
Development
Starting from the idea of creating a human-powered alternative to stand mixers, ideation explored a variety of mechanisms.
3D Printed Tests
Working from the related patents of salad spinners and push drivers, the mechanical components were designed and tested for smooth motion.
3D printed subcomponents to test the mechanical viability.
Refinement
The final form draws inspiration from modern kitchen appliances and space-age gadgets in a design that looks forward to a greener future earth.
Pulsar exploded.
Fits all standard bowl sizes.
Pulsar is ideal for any medium-density doughs.
Bright colorways for any kitchen.
Pulsar was a project conducted during the Fall 2020 semester as a part of the Industrial Design Lab IV class. Many thanks to:
Teammates Elise Holford and Dana Werlich
Professors Brook Kennedy and Bill Green
