OXO Camping Stove
A portable stove-top concept for families and campers, designed for OXO Camp and Grill.
Project intent
Timeline
48 Hours, October 2-October 4 2024
Skills used
-Brand research
-Analog sketching
-Fusion 360
-3D printing
-Keyshot
In this design sprint, we examined OXO's product line and created a product that they didn't already have but would fit into their product line. This was a group project with the goal of learning to design in a team setting, as well as work within a brand's specific design language and branding.
Each member had a hand in every step of the process, from research, to ideation, to CAD Modeling.
The Team
Althea Danz
Luke Commandeur
James Phelps
Owen Hipps
Brand Identity
We began by examining OXO's design choices and identified what makes each object fit into their language and family of form. We looked for patterns in their materials, colors, touch points and curves.
Gaps in Product Offerings
OXO's camp line currently includes a number of camp stove related products, such as spatulas, pans, brushes and scrapers. However, they do not currently offer the grill itself so our team found an opportunity for expansion.
OXO Outdoor 3-in-1 Squeegee and Scraper
OXO Outdoor Griddle Turner
OXO Outdoor 12-inch Carbon Steel Pan with Removable Handle
OXO Outdoor Camp Grill
OXO Outdoor Soap Dispensing Dish Brush
Understanding Camping Stoves
Classic Table stove
-Catered towards family camping trips
-More sturdy
-Can fit many different pot/ pan options
-Bulky/ not portable
- Tends to get very hot
-Requires a large fuel canister
vs.
"Pocket rocket" style stove
-Caters to backpackers who value lightweight options
-Very portable
-Cannot use larger cookware
-Smaller flame
-No internal ignitor
Design Objectives
Interface simplicity
Clean form factors
Material honesty
Group Sketching
By sketching together the team was able to ideate quickly as well as collaborate on everything from overall form to intricate details
CAD Modeling
Each member of the team modeled an iteration of the main body of the stove, focusing on minor changes to form details. We then voted on a final base design to use as a platform for designing the rest of the parts, such as the grate, burner, button and cover.
Rapid Prototyping
After finalizing our design, we 3D printed a model at scale to get an idea of form factors, touch points and piece fitment.
In hand testing
Cover fitment
