Stylo
Cast Iron Cooking Set
Overview
This project focused on understanding how functional requirements, user needs, and production realities shape design thinking. The objective was to design a cookware set with close attention to castability, durability, and consistency across the system.
Outcome
This cookware set includes a stock pot, saucepan, and sauté pan, all featuring an 8-inch diameter for a uniform, space-saving design. Each piece stacks neatly, making it easy to store in any kitchen, from compact apartments to spacious home kitchens.
Cookware Collection
6 Week Project
Spring 2025
Virginia Tech School of Design
Ideation + Materials
The process involved extensive sketching, CAD development, iteration, and hands-on testing to refine proportions, stacking geometry, usability, and overall form. The materials include stainless steel bolts, Cast Iron, and maple wood.
Prototypes
Sanded and painted 3D printed prototypes to scale.
Factory Molds
Cast Iron molds to scale. Each has an accurate 1.5° draft angle.
Scene Appearance
Product placement and visual instructions
Final Products
Size comparison to a hand and wood connection.
