The Challenge

Design an solar oven to teach kids about solar energy and recycling.

The result

A cardboard Solar Crayon Recycler that rotates to capture maximum solar energy, complete with a custom silicone mold.

The details

Company: KiwiCo
MSRP: $29.95
Age Group: 5+
Comes With: corrugate components, brads, sunglasses, crayons, and silicone crayon mold.

Video

This product and my design process are featured in KiwiCo’s Inside the Innovation Factory YouTube series.

Design Process

After designing a prototype of the oven using laser cut cardboard, I worked with overseas manufacturers to perfect the final cardboard components.

I also designed a custom crayon mold with 6 fun shapes. The mold is made of injection molded silicone.

Throughout the design process, I tested with kids to make sure the entire project experience was fun, achievable, and educational for the intended age group.