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VARIO SERVE

Storage & Serving System

Overview

Vario Serve is a storage and serving system for storing food in the refrigerator. The core functions are flexible enough to accommodate user needs and maintain a low temperature for long periods of time when food is exposed to room temperature from the refrigerator.

My Role

UX / Product Design

Responsibilities

User Research, Concept Development, Product Prototyping, Photo Editing

Team

Hyun-Ah Kim / Kwangjin Ahn

Duration

2014/15 Winter Semester

Design Keywords

Curve / Modern / Friendly / Elegance

Design Concept

The Perfection of the Curve

Materials

Corian / Glass

Corian

Cool / Hygenic / Smooth

As a composite material of 'Vario Serve', whose temperature is always below that of its surroundings due to its low thermal conductivity, it offers new design options due to its inherent hardness and at the same time easy formability.

Glass

Clean / Subtle / Fluid

The glass is a curved material which, depending on its use, can symbolize multiple characteristics; from pure purism to magnificent richness, clean.

Prototyping

Final Sketch / CAD & Redering / Modelling

Module System

Components & Combination

Module Components

Vario Serve consists of two Corian plates, two lids, two bowls and one tray. These components are used in a variety of combinations depending on the user's needs.

Bowl / Lid / Corian Plate

If the user uses a lid that combines the Corian plate as a coaster when they eat, the food can be enjoyed fresh at room temperature by the Corian plate, which maintains the cold temperature all the time.

Corian Plate

Users can also detach the Corian plate from the lid if necessary and use it as a plate for temperature sensitive cheese or milk, or as a function of cutting board.

Tray

A large-sized glass tray allows two bowls to be transported at a time. This helps the user's convenience and effectively uses kitchen space when stored. This tray can be used as an individual tray for food as well.