Chroma

A kitchen timer for the deaf

fall 2019 | 4 months

Problem

People who are deaf can’t hear traditional timers posing a safety risk especially in the kitchen.

Opportunity

A timer that uses visual stimuli to alert the user.

Existing timers

How might we design a kitchen timer for the deaf?

simple | playful | rounded | bright | soft

Easily communicate time visually

More accessible than a phone timer

Portability allows freedom when cooking

Visualize it

Finalizing the form

Moving forward with the larger screen as it is easier to read and buttons easier to push.

Buttons on bottom are hard to push

Form is too angular, not friendly

Final design

Cooking a large meal made easy