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Ben Kaufman's big idea…

Zen Square

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Project Brief

Product Design: Design | External Form

Take a look at the proposed forms as drummed up by quirkys internal design team.

These will change and morph over the next few days, but initial feedback from the community is essential in pushing forward swiftly.

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    Stalias almost 3 years

    FYI, bamboo has been used (forever) in food prep and doesn't need to be dishwashed. A quick dip in hot water (and possibly a quick pass with a nylon scrubbie) should take care of clean-up; unlike cheese, tofu isn't greasy.

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    Nathan Burkhardt almost 3 years

    change the tilting block to a removable wedge for drain and non-drain use and more stability.

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    Flaver Flav almost 3 years

    The cube format is a bit boring if you ask me. Try to make it stylisher.

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    Alex Lauritzen almost 3 years

    Its a little 1960's, I think that rounded corners would make it look a lot more modern. I'm thinking Zen Cube, not square.

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    LukeSkywalker almost 3 years

    Fantastic form. Will look great on the counter top in the kitchen.

    Perhaps include a receptacle to collect the tofu juice so that the unit is self-contained.

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    Julie Groat almost 3 years

    The shape is my favorite. Elle nailed the improvements I would find most useful.

    The material (bamboo) is beautiful but not dishwasher safe. It would need to be thrown in there to live in our kitchen. I don't have time to hand wash an extra item.

    Overall comment: I can't see how any of the designs would work. The sketches are outlines without mechanical detail.

    Tofu needs to be pressed over time with a constant, even pressure on the block. Without the hinges included in the sketch, it is impossible for us to properly evaluate the designs for functionality.

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    Stephen Stewart almost 3 years

    Instinctively I like this design the best: doesn't try too hard, simple clear lines. Like it.

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    sam freeman almost 3 years

    My main concern is the external wedge; frankly, when it comes to kitchen devices the fewer separate parts the better (ask anyone with an electric egg beater).

    Also, the edges come off as a bit sharp in the sketch. I'm curious to see if the design keeps its cool factor one they're softened.

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    Sam Eitzen almost 3 years

    I like this classic look. Lots of room for branding on top, fits together nicely so adding a clamp or tightener wouldn't be hard, and could use very recyclable materials to make it because of the simplicity.

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    Steve Barker almost 3 years

    This seems more like something I could make myself, rather than buy. It has to be an all in one solution.

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