Friday, August 1, 2008

Task 2: Good Design

The O-Grill 3000




Designer: Elite Design Company (Taiwan)


Bronze, Industrial Design Excellence Awards 2000


The O-Grill 3000 is a light weight portable grill designed for outdoor use. Weighing less than 11.34 kg (25 lbs) and sporting a 225 square inch 9450 BTU stainless steel burner, this grill has features that rival its heavier, more cumborsome and expensive models. This portable grill also comes in 6 different colours allowing the buyer to have a colourful eye-catching but yet functional lightweight grill. The O-Grill 3000 also comes with retractable legs and a detachable storage compartment which also enchance its function.

The O-Grill 3000 is great for camping, tailgating, RVs, picnics , beach parties, apartment decks / balconies and even the extra grill for those backyard parties.


Specifications:*
Portable LP Gas Grill that uses standard propane gas cylinders and features a clam shell design, retractable legs, and a handle for easy transportation. The grill includes a storage case with optional detachable light with a durable PL lamp and is ANSI Z21.89 a-2006 / CSA 1.18a-2006 test approved.
Fuel: 14.1 oz / 17.4 oz propane gas cylinders
Body: Stamped sheet metal with integral grease pan
Heat Output: 9450 BTU
Run Time: 4 hours (14.1 oz cylinder)
Cooking Surface: 225 sq. in. porcelain-enameled cast-iron grid
Weight: 24 lbs
Dimensions: 20.5"x8.5"x23" (525x215x580 mm)



Visual Analysis



















6 Eye catching colours















Open view of Grill






Various features of Grill

LINE: Friendly, gentle lines created by simple shapes which give the unit a nice welcoming feel.
BALANCE: Grill is symetrical and easily distinguised by the large oval shape
CONTRAST: Bright primary colours contrasting against light/dark greys. This contrast defines the cooking area from the stand and other various attachments.

FORM: Simple and clean. Bulb like shape of grill seems very clean and gives it a fun and outgoing personality. Stand and other attachments also personify the object giving it 'legs' and a 'back'. Ergonomically shaped handle allows easy carrying.
COLOUR: Strong primary colours along with silver and black options allow product to be targeted not only to younger buyers, but even more mature buyers.
TEXTURE: Lightly textured polymer giving it a soft look.
PROPORTION: Large grill oval shape dominates the object giving it authority.

References:
http://www.idsa.org/IDEA_Awards/gallery/2008/award_details.asp?ID=617
http://www.pro-iroda.com/ogrill.htm

*Specifcations taken from
http://www.pro-iroda.com/ogrillorder.asp
All images taken from IDSA.org or pro-iroda.com

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