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A powerful toaster oven that roasts, broils, and dehydrates.

Industry
Kitchen Appliance
Product
Toaster Oven
Date
2018

Calphalon redesigned their family of appliances in 2018 with a unified aesthetic and improved performance across the range. Their latest oven, the Quartz Heat Countertop Toaster Oven, is designed with an innovative quartz heating element that delivers 40% more heat for even cooking and crispy consistency. It preheats in seconds, saving time and reducing range oven usage. The built-in presets feature all major cooking methods, including a dehydrator mode. The Quartz Heat Countertop is large enough to fit a 12" pizza, and precise enough to roast a whole chicken.

Role: As part of the design team working on the entire product range, my primary contribution was to the Calphalon Quartz Heat Countertop Oven. Under the direction of Ishmael Adams, I sketched, 3D modeled, and rendered multiple versions of this oven, providing direction on the interface layout, handle design, edge treatment, and rack configuration.

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Brand Language

Calphalon's 2018 family of kitchen appliances showcases their new brand language, designed to deliver a consistent and recognizable look across a wide range of products.

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Consistent heat

The Calphalon Quartz Heat Countertop Oven uses a quartz heating element to provide a more consistent heat. Food is finished faster and corners are crispier.

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Interface

The oven preheats in seconds and features presets for different cooking scenarios, such as toasting, roasting, broiling and dehydration.

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Interior

The spacious interior easily holds a 12" pizza or a whole chicken, and is perfect for baking pies and brownies.

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Accessories

Included accessories: baking pan, pizza pan, dehydrator rack, and wire rack.

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Settings

The toaster oven features bake, broil, toast, pizza, bagel, roast, defrost, warm, reheat, cookies, and dehydrate presets.

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Renders

Initial concepts for the oven explored a variety of button layouts and handle designs. The iconic elements and trim details were developed in concert with the rest of the family to ensure a unified look for the brand.