STYLO:
Cookware Collection
Designing a set of cookware to be made in cast iron.
Team / Spring 2025 / 5 weeks
This project was a collaborative effort with Chapin Henry and Jacob Camarata. We worked together throughout the design process, from research and ideation to prototyping.
Our goal for the cookware collection was to create a set that combined visual appeal with everyday practicality. The pieces were designed to stack neatly for easy storage and to function as a versatile starter set, well-suited for a new homeowner or someone beginning their cooking journey.
Sketches by Chapin Henry
Sketching
Early in the process, we explored a wide range of forms and features, testing how each design could balance user needs with the realities of cast iron production. Decisions like adjusting handle angles for better grip, refining wall thickness for even heating, and incorporating draft angles for mold release became key points of iteration. Each round of sketches helped us resolve these challenges, gradually shaping designs that felt both functional in the kitchen and feasible to manufacture.
Early Prototypes
Quick prototypes allowed us to evaluate the proportions, handle angles, and overall balance of the cookware designs at full scale. These rough models were a way to test ideas in real space, helping us make decisions about comfort, usability, and form before moving on to refined models and finishes.
Final Prototyping Process
After refining our designs through multiple iterations, we finalized the forms and prepared them for presentation. Our models were 3D printed, then sanded and primed a few times. Using a combination of two different hammered textured black spray paints, we were able to replicate cast iron texture.
3D Printed Models
Casting Patterns
I modeled and produced the 1/3 scale casting patterns in CAD, incorporating draft angles to ensure they could be successfully molded. Creating these patterns on my own gave me the opportunity to translate the designs into forms ready for casting, while refining proportions and details along the way.
I modeled and produced the 1/3 scale casting patterns in CAD, incorporating draft angles to ensure they could be successfully molded. Creating these patterns on my own gave me the opportunity to translate the designs into forms ready for casting, while refining proportions and details along the way.
Final KeyShot renderings