Electrolux Jodana -

Modular Cooking Hub

Year

2022

Duration

4 Weeks

Client

Electrolux

University

Umea Institute of Design

Jodana is designed for migrant workers in India, where cooking appliances are often unavailable in small apartments or studios, especially in larger cities where living space is limited. As a result, they may have to buy temporary, low-quality equipment that doesn’t last and often ends up in waste sites when they relocate in search of better living conditions. Jodana offers a modular ecosystem that adapts to users' needs, growing with them as their families and cooking demands evolve.

Team: Luisa Ebeling, Niklas Muhs & Inda Gaytan

Connected while cooking apart

Uniting for cooking

Growing into a family

Jodana grows with you

How might we connect couples living apart to share one cooking experience and sustainably reunite them later in meaningful ways?

How might we connect couples living apart to share one cooking experience and sustainably reunite them later in meaningful ways?

During our ideation process, we explored various patterns for achieving efficient spatial expansion. Recognizing that many apartments and studios face significant space constraints, we focused on maximizing the available area while thoughtfully addressing these limitations. Building on a flexible square grid, we developed a modular concept that can seamlessly expand both horizontally and vertically as needs continue to evolve.

Control Unit

Cooker Hood

Temperature Knob

Complete Ecosystem

Outcome

Jodana is a system that grows alongside your family, evolving to meet your cooking demands with effortless upgrades whenever needed. Built on a simple structure that supports both horizontal and vertical expansion, it adapts even within the smallest spaces, ensuring there’s always room for more.