Phour

Rise & Grind

Focus: Form Development, CMF, CAD Modeling.

Date: Spring 2021.

The prompt for this school assignment was to redesign a simple kitchen appliance, I immediately knew I wanted to bring the French press into the modern era it deserved by lessening its dependence on auxiliary devices.

Ideation

I wanted a modular system that could survive all on its own which meant it needed not only all the standard components of a typical French press but a few more as well, I.e. a power supply, digital visual indicators, app connectivity and modern aesthetics.

Prototyping

Foam models were carefully carved using a lathe. After the correct proportions and curves were made, plaster, primer, and paint were applied to the foam model to showcase CMF choices.

Final

The final iteration of the Phour smart coffee press makes it easy to always know what’s going on when brewing that perfect cup by allowing the user to select what temperature they want to use as well as set timers.