CJW
STOVE - FINAL YEAR MAJOR PROJECT
Proposition
Modern camping stoves are great for cooking, but offer very little social atmosphere compared to a traditional campfire.
This project aims to improve the social and atmospheric experience when camping.
Research
Research through questionnaires, user journey mapping and user observations was carried out which discovered the issues with wood burning and other camping stoves.
Development
From the initial ideation to manufacture, the development included a range of processes such as low & high fidelity prototyping, electronic hardware & software prototyping and experimentation with materials & combustion.
Intuitive User Interface
Disassembly for Carrying
Quick Assembly
Product
The product is designed to improve the user experience of cooking by reducing the difficulty in using wood fires, and requiring little to no fuel to be carried, whilst simultaneously creating a social campsite atmosphere.
In damp environments the stove can better assist in sustaining a fire than a conventional wood stove. In environments where campfires are inappropriate the stove can simulate the atmosphere of a campfire.
Evaluation
The stove was evaluated against specifications set during the proposal stage, informed by research and investigations. User assessment was used for aesthetic and interface evaluation.
