Redesign for Gas Range
My idea for designing a new technological device has to do with my gas range. I do a lot of cooking and I’ve been using the range for many years. I would like to redesign the knobs on the range that control the burners. Instead of normal knobs that one has to rotate with one’s hands, I would put in circular touch pads, like the ones found on iPods. These pads could be controlled by the touch of a finger (see image below). In addition, I would add digital displays for temperature and a timer. Both of these devices have already been used with modern ovens. Adding them to the burners would give someone cooking a better feel for how long food needs to be cooked and at what burning intensity. This would give the cook greater control and greater flexibility.
The elimination of the knobs also adds greater accessibility for those who have trouble using their hands.
