Gilia
An inclusive kettle that pours without lifting — and a matching toaster designed in the same visual language.
- Product Design
- Inclusive Design
- CAD
- CMF
Gilia rethinks the electric kettle for people with reduced strength or grip. Rather than lifting a heavy, full kettle, the user tilts it on a pivoting base to pour — keeping the effort low and the movement controlled. The kettle became the design foundation; the toaster was then redesigned to match its language.
The Problem
A full kettle is heavy and unstable to lift and aim, excluding older adults and people with limited mobility or strength from a simple daily task and creating a scald risk.
My Approach
I placed the kettle on a cradle base so it tips forward to pour without being lifted. Twin large-format water windows make the level legible from either side, and a soft, confident black-and-white CMF reads as friendly rather than medical. I then carried the geometry, materials and detailing onto a companion toaster.
The Outcome
A coherent breakfast pair that makes an everyday ritual accessible — safer pouring, clearer feedback and a warm, inclusive aesthetic.
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