SummerBoy's big idea…
Waffler -The Wrought Iron Pan - Should we make this electric or more affordable for stove top/oven use?
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Project Brief
BRIEF:
For the second ID phase, we want you to design the waffle MAKER.
How does the waffle maker operate? What form does it come in? How many waffles does it make? Is it customizable?
Remember that our posted ideas are just a springboard for your creativity. Feel free to borrow elements, expand on and improve our first efforts. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
DELIVERABLES:
Sketches, models, mock-ups, anything VISUAL to show your idea. A good idea doesn’t need a paragraph of explanation, one line will do… :-)
RESTRICTIONS:
Size: The waffle maker should fit easily on a counter top and not too big when storing away.
We are looking for electric waffle maker concepts, not stovetop.
The waffle cup form factor is not the only shape we’re going for…try to think about how the waffle maker can possibly be switched out for additional forms.
Meet The Creative
The Waffler:
- wrought iron pan with silicone handles (heat proof), size is designed as 10 inches diameter to fit average large size burner of approx. 9 inches.
- wrought iron waffle caps with silicone knob
- silicone lid (smooth "snap-on")
This is designed for stove top or oven cooking which includes muffins, biscuits, cakes, pocket sandswiches, etc. - when cooking in the oven, there will be no use for the iron caps or the silicone lid except when cooking on stove.
For the following photos that are numbered #1 through #6, these are the steps for stove top cooking (or electric if chosen to) :
#1 - Place the WROUGHT IRON CAPS on the pan, turn on the burner (or electric of course) and wait about 3 minutes for it to heat up (so the caps with get hot too).
#2 - Remove the WROUGHT IRON CAPS and fill in the pocket-holes with waffle mix.
#3 - Replace the WROUGHT IRON CAPS back on the pan. Set your timer! (4 minutes?)
#4 - When the waffle is done, remove the iron caps and place/snap-on the SILICONE LID on the pan.
#5 - Holding both handles, you then flip the pan over and set on counter/table.
#6 - Unsnap the silicone lid and remove the pan by the silicone handles.
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Show AllHey sorry about the repeated replies, they didn't show so I tried again and again, then gave up.
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Thanks Ann, I totally agree with you on making it light weight, what I had in mind actually. I didn't know what else to call it other than wrought iron. I love Le Creuset!! :o)
(where did the 5th comment go; oh well here goes again, hope it goes thru...)
Thanks Ann, I totally agree with you on making it light weight, what I had in mind actually. I didn't know what else to call it other than wrought iron. I love Le Creuset!! :o)
(where did the 5th comment go; oh well here goes again, hope it goes thru...)
Thanks Ann, I totally agree with you on making it light weight, what I had in mind actually. I didn't know what else to call it other than wrought iron. I love Le Creuset!! :o)
It doesn't have to be wrought iron, I just didn't know what else to call it but anything lighter would certainly work. I agree with you Ann! thanks ;o)
Wrought iron is heavy as hell & expensive to ship and testy to clean. Stoneware is better, look how well pampered chef has done & Le Creuset - porceline covered stoneware will maintain even temp, be lighter and cheaper to ship. All easier to clean.
(where did the 5th comment go; oh well here goes again, hope it goes thru...)
Thanks Ann, I totally agree with you on making it light weight, what I had in mind actually. I didn't know what else to call it other than wrought iron. I love Le Creuset!! :o)
I think this would be cool if you used water to cook these like a steamer! I think it could work, but if they want electric, I really like this idea as I think molded shapes would be very now!
I just realized Quirky wants to go electric. Well forget the stove top concept and let's go electric! Even "pocket holes" can be converted to other mold shapes, plus use of flat griddle trays on top and even use the wrought iron caps for pressing.
Oh and one more thing....never forget to use cooking spray so it won't stick!!
:o)
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