Gemini Roast and Blend Mixer
by Uzair Saadat
User pouring the roasted almonds into the blend module, ready for the creation of a healthy, additive-free nut butter.
Project Description
Through extensive research and analysis of existing nut-butter products on the market, I was able to pinpoint a significant issue: the excessive plastic waste generated by the peanut butter industry. Many discard their empty jars, contributing to the further degradation of our natural environment. Additionally, current nut butter production tools—such as blenders, stick mixers, and food processors—require extensive cleaning or are large-scale, expensive industrial nut butter mills. This creates a niche for designing home-based nut-butter appliances.
Gemini embodies a luxurious aesthetic using darker plastics for the body, aluminum for the roasting guard tool, and high-density glass containers. These material choices were deliberate and selected for their visual appeal and practical functionality. The aim is to depart from existing products' bulky, industrial look.
The Gemini Roast and Blend Mixer empowers users to roast various nuts and withstand higher temperatures to extract healthy oils and good fats through its two modules: Roast and Blend. The Roast Module allows for gradual roasting at a standard temperature, while the Blend Module enables users to achieve a crunchy or smooth consistency based on their preferences. This facilitates the creation of additive-free nut butter, conveniently stored in the same blending container, minimizing cleaning hassles and reducing time, water, and energy consumption.
Alternate colours, materials and finishes (CMF), glossy black ABS plastic chosen for its high temperature capabilities, soft-touch cloudy white ABS plastic to blend into the modern home, aluminium and stainless steel reminiscent of high-quality industrial products on the market.
Exploded view of Gemini Mixer, focusing on manufacturing via interlocking lip and grooves (joint techniques).
A collective hero shot in situation and context, illustrating all components and elements of the Gemini: Roast and Blend product system.
Bio
Uzair is an innovation-driven designer who aims to craft designs and products that not only meet market needs and demands but also impart a lasting, meaningful influence. With a specialisation in handheld products, kitchen tools, and household appliances, Uzair is also passionate about exploring new design pathways, particularly in sustainable and medical design, alongside product management.
Uzair’s industry experience spans from an internship designing toys and garden products for one of Denmark’s biggest design firms, Rosendahl Design Group, utilising CAD technologies, 3D printing and manufacturing prototyping processes, and high-quality rendering, to contributing to the development of mechanical and user-centric medical devices for the UTS Graduate School of Health, Orthoptics Division (Vision Science Group). Uzair is currently working part-time with Adam Goodrum Studio as an ID Intern, assisting with client work ranging from homewares to furniture and material options (CMF), sketching and ideation, CAD and extensive product renders.
Uzair is presently dedicated to completing the latter part of his degree in Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII) with an expected graduation in early 2025. He intends to learn more about how innovation and transdisciplinary practice can be incorporated into thoughtful product design. Eager to embrace international opportunities, Uzair seeks to garner global perspectives to further enrich his impactful product design skills.
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