The subjekt “FOOD” was presented to the mechatronics team. Initially, the group had to adjust to the new topic and the divergent process should be launched. Loosely and firmly, the talk crossed the table with crazy ideas.
Aksel and Sebastian go on their way to Skylab Food and get in touch with Ruberto early. He is open, helpful and comes with some key points to the topic: It is important to find a new topic. A new way of doing things. In the world, there are many alternative ways of processing foodstuffs, which are considered either exclusive, industrial processes or consumed. New technologies need to find their way to the everyday kitchen. In Skylab FOOD, we were shown technologies to cook without heating and an ultrasonic device to evaporate liquid without heating. Common to the technologies is that they have no everyday use – and are therefore an example of what has a potential in the consumer market.
POWER to the Group
We decided to go on an excursion to get new inputs. In power, we asked the staff for new products and technologies within food. First we were shown new product releases, for example a m-hood that is on the table. Next, the group searched the other department’s stores, which offered:
Various coffee machines, blenders, ergonomics, visual design user-friendliness and more. Many products are conventional, as one expects them. Few new products dominate the market, just new models and new designs. In fact, the visit could help us find possible categories, but it is difficult to pinpoint the concrete input.
The project must be based on a user group and an existing problem field. This is the basis and must above all be applied. We returned to skylab and wrapped up the day, by assigning a hometask: Everyone will look into and present an idea that we can work on in the 3-week period.
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