Ideation initially looked at a product which would alleviate certain pain points associated with the process of making bread at home. Further development and consumer insight showed opportunity for a broader solution - a more future-thinking modular integrated system, creating something that is far more versatile.

The Crater system looks at how seamless kitchens of the future could look to retain a sense of craft. Integrated within the worktop, each module placed above it enables exploration into a different area of cooking.

The Rise Module allows the user to immerse themselves in the experience of bread making. Key features such as steam injection, a heated proofing surface, and the unique interaction of removing the lid make the process more seamless and intuitive than using a conventional home oven, whilst retaining the artisanal experience and also being more energy efficient.

Crater features a stripped-back user interface comprised of an LED array transmitted to the surface through fibre optics. It communicates only what it needs to, adapting to the module placed above. The push-push dial disappears into the surface when it is not needed.

Crater uses a dual system of induction coils to efficiently create heat where needed. The system responds to the module on the surface, providing the user with haptic feedback. Thermocouples within the base and modules communicate to precisely regulate the temperature.

The silicon gasket enables the rise module to be assembled and disassembled without the need for any tools. Simply pulling the flexible gasket free enables the user to take the module apart for cleaning or replacing parts, helping them form a stronger relationship with the product.

 All crater modules are designed without permanent fixings, screws or bolts, enabling the user to easily maintain and repair their modules and form a greater relationship with the system. The crater’s induction assembly has been designed to easily detach from the concrete, allowing it to be sent off for repair.