IHA Project (Food Sanz)

Food Sanz

Problem Statement

There are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness each year. People that are at risk have a difficult time judging if a leftover food item is safe to eat since they are unable to see the bacteria contamination with the naked eye. People that are at risk consume the contaminated food which can develop into a foodborne illness or food poisoning.

Concept Statement

A method of eliminating bacteria and mold from leftovers in the home that decreases the number of people exposed to the bacteria and mold and extends the food’s shelf life.

Users

People 65 and Older– The body’s immune response to disease grows weaker.

People with Weakened Immune Systems– A weakened immune system may make it more difficult for your body to fight germs and sickness effectively.

Children Under 5– Their immune systems are still developing, so their bodies aren’t able to fight germs and sickness as well as adults.

Pregnant Women– The immune system is weaker during pregnancy. This makes it harder for your body to fight off harmful germs. Your baby’s immune system is not fully ready to fight

off harmful germs.

Sarah Smith

Scenario……………..Sarah is the primary care-taker of her toddler while her husband works long hours. She cooks big meals to feed her whole family and then stores the rest in the refridgerator for later use throughout the week. She pays close attention to how she prepares meals and how she stores them because she knows her toddler is at a greater risk of getting sick from bacteria in food.

Needs…………………an efficient way to ensure her toddler won’t get sick from contaminated food

Behavior……………..spends her days taking care of her children and watches their nutrition intake

Attitudes……………..stays on top of things, especially her families diet, but is often worn out from having so much to do as a mom

Brands…………………Sarah likes to shop at Walmart for groceries. She likes her decor to match her house but is also on a budget. Some other brands Sarah likes are Target, Ikea, Amazon. In her kitchen, she has samsung appliances.

A lot of objects in the Smith household are dull and smooth to avoid any sharp contact with their young kids.

  • Ikea-inspired kitchen to reflect the first persona’s interests.
  • Latch mechanism intended for front latches on the device.
  • Silicon-coated mesh to cover the outside of the collapsible section.
  • Thick rubber to be used as the collapsible material in the middle section of the device.
  • Curvature of speaker is used as inspiration for the device’s exterior.
  • Container used as inspiration for the rounded edges.
  • Kohl’s inspired living space to reflect the second persona’s interests.
  • Warm, simple colors and fluid shapes are incorporated to create an inviting environment.
  • Aluminum material for the device interior so the UVC light can reflect off the material and hit more areas of the food.
  • collapsible
  • doesn’t take up counter space
  • disinfects utensils
  • the tray can be removed and washed in the dishwasher
  • food and untensils sit inside device
  • the containers are made out of fused silica glass which is a special kind of glass that transmits UVC light. 
  • consumers have the option to use the special food containers that come with the device or place their food item directly onto the tray.
  • the device works best on produce, baked goods, fruit, vegatbles. It is also made for leftover food, however, it might not work as well depending on how dense the food is. 
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