Sustove tackles food wastage problem by proper diet management and food preparation. Undertaken research shows that people buy too much food, which usually is not eaten and ends up in the bin. On top of that, lack of knowledge about food preparation, diet and portions, increases the problem of global food wastage.
Main functions of integrated software are:
· Weekly meals plan and shopping list preparation
· Lifestyle monitoring
· Stock control
· Education
· Personal development tracking
Product can be used with smartphones by dedicated application that creates more possibilities for a future user. Sensors built in mobile phone can collects data like daily activity. Application remind users when and what they should eat. Application could be developed in the future with functions like automatic take away orders that suits for user diet and taste etc.
Product includes:
· Detachable 10 inch touch screen
· Two single induction hobs
· Chopping board with fitted scale and Bluetooth connection
· Set of basic tools needed for a food preparation hidden in the right drawer
· Tray for food and scraps transportation
· Stand for convenient storage and product presentation
Sustove is designed for young professionals that are familiar with newest technology and trends. Product aesthetics fits into recent kitchen designs.
Full size aesthetic model tests did not show any major flaws in overall design.
