Garlic Press
Challenge (Discover)
Preparation and Waste
Users had to peel garlic first, leaving pulp behind and wasting product.
Traditional presses didn’t accommodate all clove sizes, limiting usability.
Usability and Comfort
Handles were too wide or awkward, making pressing uncomfortable.
Difficult for elderly or small-handed users to operate.
Cleanliness and Efficiency
Pressed garlic stuck inside, requiring scraping.
Residual garlic caused messy, smelly hands.
Solution
(Design → Engineer → Optimize → Validate)
Design-led innovation: Ergonomic handles and a garlic release lever for effortless pressing.
Engineered for production: Layered feature removes leftover skin, large hopper accommodates all clove sizes.
Optimized for usability and efficiency: Press with or without skin, saving time and reducing waste.
Validated with user insights: Comfortable for elderly or small hands; dishwasher-safe, durable zinc alloy ensures reliability.
Result
(Produce → Market Impact)
Effortless pressing, zero waste, and clean hands — a product engineered from consumer insight to production-ready reality. Delivered high usability, durability, and premium performance, earning Red Dot and Hong Kong Smart Design Awards.