- Context
- Academic project at
- Contribution Period
- February 2021 - May 2021
Summary
Hephaestus is a manual can-opener concept developed through product teardown, user observations, mechanical redesign and CAD.
Problem
Observing a conventional can opener revealed awkward hand changes and crossed-arm use, particularly for left-handed users.
Solution
I developed a concept intended for either hand, with vertically arranged cutting wheels, a trigger-operated clamp and shaped finger grips. The design separates clamping from turning and explores how the parts could be manufactured and assembled.
Tools Used
Final Design
Sketches and Technical Drawings
Design Process
