Induction Hob Concept | Final-Year Product Design Project
The response was a dual-zone induction hob concept built around physical controls, visual temperature feedback, a removable textured silicone mat and an integrated extraction lid. The controls were arranged to relate more clearly to the hob layout, and low-profile rotary encoders were specified to create a more tactile and reliable input method than standard touch controls. The silicone mat was designed to add grip, protect the surface and catch spills while giving the product a warmer, less appliance-like finish
Technically, the concept was pushed beyond styling into a resolved product proposal. Development work covers quieter airflow strategies, larger and slower fans, MOSFET-based control, ferrite-guided induction hardware, IR temperature sensing, filtered extraction, and a full assembly built around ABS casings, copper heatsinks, aluminium knobs and serviceable fixings.
The project was also taken into prototyping. The mat mould was laser cut and cast in silicone, the casing was CNC machined from chemical wood, the lid was 3D printed and assembled, and the final model was spray finished with vinyl graphics. The result is a compact but technically considered kitchen product concept that combines user observation, CAD development and design-for-manufacture thinking.
