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An AI-powered app and kitchen device for student cooks, selected for presentation at OXO Tower Wharf, London.


The Problem
72% of 18–25 year-olds want to learn to cook, yet many give up after one failed attempt. Existing recipe platforms overwhelm them with advertising and excess information.
The Process
- Student interviews and kitchen observation
- 17 prototypes spanning enclosure, electronics and app
- SolidWorks modelling with ANSYS drop-test analysis
- Two final builds: an aesthetic model with NFC pairing and a functional electronics prototype
The Solution
A phone dock with speaker and display, paired with an AI assistant that plans recipes and guides the user by voice. Designed for injection moulding at £23.21 per unit against a £75 retail price.







