The Sinking Kettle
What?
A conceptual electric kettle with a tilted, “sinking” silhouette.
Why?
To see how a familiar white appliance can gain character through form rather than color.
How?
A white, restrained exterior where shape and proportion do the work. Lifting the kettle off its base reveals a hidden, glossier surface.
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A conceptual electric kettle exploring how a familiar white household appliance can gain character through form rather than color.
The project began with the idea of a sinking form, which inspired the kettle's tilted silhouette. I chose to keep the exterior white and restrained, using shape, proportion and interaction as the main design gestures.
When the kettle is lifted from its base, a previously hidden surface is revealed. This area was designed with a glossier finish, creating a subtle material contrast between the familiar exterior and the part of the object normally concealed from view.
