Team Fresh-Perked RecipeTastic ! The kitchen of the 22nd century

Team Fresh-Perked

The kitchen of the 22nd century.

Who We Are

Eric Dutko

A software engineer working in northern NJ who can't wait to finally complete his MS in HCI this May.

Who We Are

Rich Morris

Crazy-haired skateboarding dude. EMAC/STSS double major (nuts!).

Who We Are

Robin Senseney

The notorious Blazing Bunny. Junior EMAC, who wants to reduce people’s stress through design.

Who We Are

Zak Linder

Master of CSS. Also EMAC. Thinks New Jersey is pretty okay.

Home/Family cooking, from food out of fridge to food on the table.

Audience

Range of cooking skill from novice to very experienced

Sampling

Sink, Stove, Pots, Pans, Measuring cups, Ingredients, Utensils, Recipe, Plates, Bowls

Mediations

Pre-prep

Prep

Plan

Transfer

Tasks

Stir

Serve

Clean

difficulty converting measurements

limited supply of ingredients

concern and confusion over serving size

Dissatisfactions

difficulty with tools (e.g. a set of bowls that are very heavy and stored high up)

uncertainty over how to use certain tools (e.g. difficulty with the egg yolk separator)

lack of desired tools (no 1/2 tablespoon)

Dissatisfactions

Require (and inspire) continuous adjustment

Satisfying and creative experiences

Characterized by constant task-switching

Governed by “micro” time constraints

Demand mental and physical multitasking

Current

The Future

Still fun and creative, but with help

Hear the recipe instructions as you go

“Google” your cabinets to find the sugar

Ask your kitchen, “What’s half of 3/4?”

Inventory management

Equipment instructions

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Recipes and guidance

Calculations and adjustments

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Technology invading our lives

Divulging information

Advertising intrusion

Cultural Negatives

Less time spent cooking

A greater ability to experiment

Cultural Positives

It’s expensive!

No-touch technology still in beta

Voice recognition

Technology

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Modular system has to be created to fit any kitchen environment

Installation

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Large Overhead:

Investment in technologies

Consultation

Development Cost

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Cost passed on to consumers until product takes off

Product placement

Revenue

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Superficially: anyone that owns a kitchen

Specifically: High income

Future innovations may lower the cost

Impact on the Market

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Full integration of cooking functions

Eventual integration into other areas of the house

Market Direction

Team Fresh-Perked

Questions?