Industrial - Bachelors

Been Chillin’

Been Chillin' is an innovative ice cream scoop designed to ease the scooping process in ice cream shops. Featuring a copper head with a Kapton heater and MagSafe-inspired charging, it reduces muscle strain and enhances efficiency. Its ergonomic and user-friendly design ensures comfortable use for employees throughout the day.

Chi Ho Eddyson Leung

Introduction

In the fast-paced environment of commercial kitchens, injuries are common due to the frequent use of sharp tools and slippery surfaces, impacting staff well-being and operational efficiency. While safety gear like cut-resistant gloves and slip-resistant footwear exists, these often lack comfort and adequate protection for extended use. This project aims to address these shortcomings by designing a product that enhances both safety and comfort, providing a comprehensive solution for injury prevention in commercial kitchens.

Aim of project

This project aims to design an innovative product that reduces the risk of cuts and slips in commercial kitchens. Through research on kitchen workers’ needs, benchmarking existing safety gear, and focusing on user-centred design, the goal is to create a solution that not only protects but also empowers workers, enhancing safety and efficiency in their daily tasks.

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Research Report
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A sketch board showing ideation and form exploration for an ergonomic ice cream scoop design, featuring various handle and scoop head concepts inspired by organic shapes.

Form Exploration

This ideation sketch board captures the early stages of form development for the “Been Chillin'” ice cream scoop. Various handle and scoop designs were explored, emphasising ergonomic comfort and visual harmony. The organic curves and flow-inspired shapes reflect a balance between functionality and aesthetic appeal, guiding the evolution toward the final design.
Sketches showing the development of a faceted handle concept, experimenting with various angular and twisted forms for an ergonomic ice cream scoop design.

Faceted Form Exploration

This sketch board illustrates the exploration of a faceted, geometric handle design for the “Been Chillin'” ice cream scoop. The sketches focus on twisting and angling the handle to provide a comfortable grip while adding a modern, sharp aesthetic. The iterative process highlights different approaches to integrate both functionality and visual appeal, helping to refine the concept further.
Exploded view of the Been Chillin' ice cream scoop showing internal components including MagSafe-inspired charging, Kapton heater, and temperature sensor.

How It Works

The Been Chillin’ ice cream scoop utilizes a MagSafe-inspired charging system for seamless, wireless recharging. Equipped with a Kapton heater, it warms the copper head, allowing effortless scooping even with hard ice cream. Additionally, a temperature sensor maintains an optimal scoop temperature, ensuring safety and preventing overheating during prolonged use.
Ice cream shop worker using the Been Chillin' ice cream scoop with wireless charging base

In Action

Designed to meet the demands of busy ice cream shops, the Been Chillin’ scoop seamlessly integrates into any workspace. Its MagSafe-inspired charging base keeps it ready for use, while the ergonomic design reduces strain, allowing employees to serve customers efficiently. This image captures the product’s practical application, enhancing both worker comfort and operational flow in a fast-paced environment
Storyboard showing the steps for using the Been Chillin' ice cream scoop.

How to Use

Press the Button – Start by pressing the button to activate the Kapton heater, warming the scoop head to make ice cream scooping easier.

Smooth Scooping – With the scoop preheated, slide it smoothly through hard ice cream, reducing wrist strain and effort.

Recharge – Place the scoop back onto the magnetic charging dock, ready for the next use.
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Full Development Record
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Chi Ho Eddyson Leung

Eddyson, an international student from Hong Kong, brings a rich background in visual arts to his industrial design work. After years of developing his creative skills, he pursued a bachelor’s degree in industrial design, where he honed his ability to transform artistic concepts into functional, user-centered designs. Eddyson's work is driven by a commitment to blending aesthetic appeal with practical, real-world applications, making his designs both visually engaging and highly effective in their purpose.