Tada Microwave
The "Tada" microwave was a concept that incorporated the use of style periods to encourage social behavior of its users. The period that inspired the Tada microwave was the 1990's (and beyond) that was aptly named "Induction Cooker Playboy."

"Rethinking the conventional front swinging door led to a lid as the way to gain access inside."

A key feature of the design situates the cooking apparatus in the middle of the dining table. The microwave has a circular shape with a deep bottom to allow for specially designed dishware such as a tray for multiple plates or a soup pot. Rethinking the conventional front swinging door led to a lid as the way to gain access inside. Turning the device on or off was accomplished in two ways: either tap the large silver button or remove the lid. Another component was the large rotating handles that determine the temperature setting. The projected color ring shows the temperature setting of the Tada, while the color on the lid shows the temperature of the food as it heats.

This project manages to show a new cooking paradigm that replaces the solitary interaction of a microwave oven with a more social engagement. All participants feel as though they have equal rights in deciding the progress of cooking dinner because of the spatial positioning and the interaction elements.

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