Class Project
SliceSense
Duration: 1 month
Problem:
Many people struggle to maintain balanced eating habits and proper food preparation routines due to limited awareness of portion sizes, freshness, and cutting techniques. Traditional cutting boards provide a simple surface for meal prep but lack features that support healthier cooking habits or data-driven food tracking.
Lead Designer
Background:
With the rise of health-conscious lifestyles and smart kitchen technology, users are increasingly seeking tools that integrate convenience with functionality. The Internet of Things (IoT) provides opportunities to transform everyday kitchen objects into intelligent systems that enhance the cooking experience. A smart cutting board has the potential to bridge the gap between nutrition awareness, safe food preparation, and modern connected living by combining sensors, weight tracking, and freshness detection with an easy-to-use mobile app interface.
Solution:
SliceSense is an IoT-enabled cutting board that connects to a mobile app to make food preparation smarter and more intuitive. It features built-in weight sensors for accurate portioning, stabilization technology for a secure chopping surface, and freshness detection sensors to monitor ingredient quality. The connected SliceSense app records this data, offering personalized feedback on portion sizes, food freshness, and cutting techniques. Together, the board and app create a seamless system that empowers users to cook confidently, waste less, and eat more mindfully.
