solutions!
Problems to Tackle
From this analysis, a couple of problems came to me as some of the most important ones to tackle. They were specifically:
- 1. Easily Visible Indicators
- 2. Show hot surfaces when they are hot, including when power is turned off
- 3. Visible or Knowledge of how hot things are
I propose three solutions to hopefully solve these three problems so there is a safer kitchen environment
The Solutions
1. Place a thermistor on the heating element or the glossy surface over the heating element with some visual gradient cues to show exactly how hot the surface is.
2. Using a similar system, have visual gradient cues over the hot surfaces until it reaches a safe temperature that will not cause burns.
3. Have temperature dial to allow users to set their stoves to the appropriate temperature. There will be the classic flame icons for high power and low power but the temperature readings will help provide more information for the user.
