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Cookout: Technically complex product

Cookout: Technically complex product

Veda Borgave
October 16, 2017
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Cookout is an outdoor cooking device. From picnics to outdoor getaways, it aims towards bringing about a reformation in the world for outdoor cooking by taking inspiration from the age-old kerosene stove. The Stove is easy to use and maintain the device. It comes with different attachments for different purposes and conditions for cooking.



Maintaining a kerosene stove is a difficult task and carrying it around for outdoor cooking seems more difficult. Cookout is designed for an audience who loves travelling and outdoor cooking. Scenarios ranging from picnics, backyard cooking parties, barbecue plans to small hikes and getaways was considered as an approachable area for redesign. Solving the problems of maintenance, refueling, cleanliness and portability are addressed by making changes in the from by also keeping it compact and trendy. Different materials were explored to make the stove durable and efficient. Heat treated plastic and metals with matte finish added a classy look.


Initial exploring for the product started from the age old kerosene stoves and the way they are used in everyday life of a common man. The research was based on the evolving technologies along with the demands of the ever increasing potential users for the product. Explorations for the form based on the target audience were formulated, along with that the function of the stove was also considered for a better development of the product. Value additions and basic problems of the utensil staying intact on the support as well as carrying it around were addressed through these explorations.






I learned to redesign through the users perspective. Applying basic everyday techniques into a complex product was an interesting process. People around responded to different solutions of attachments and maintenance according to their needs and wants in a positive manner. A positive vibe was understood for an all in one complete outdoor coking solution.

Cookout is aimed towards a potential target audience who loves to cook, relax and travel. It also tries towards developing and cleaner, efficient and professional approach for cooking with fire away from the kitchen.

Veda Borgave

I am Veda. Believing that design is something that we are dependent on everyday, it brings people together. I also am of a opinion that it is people around us that brings out the best in us. If not solving problems, you can find me working on my child-like illustrations and climbing mountains.

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