PIKKOLO
A Compact Solar Dehydrator for Urban Homes
PIKKOLO is a compact, cylindrical solar dehydrator (30x60x30 cm) designed for urban apartment residents and home cooks. It provides a hygienic, electricity-free way to dry and ferment foods using passive solar heat and low-power fan circulation. Its modular design allows for easy cleaning and repair, reducing waste and material use. It operates entirely on solar energy, cutting down grid electricity use and helping households preserve small harvests to reduce food waste.
Company/Institution
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur
IIITDM Jabalpur (Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur), is a public university established in 2005 that focuses on design, manufacturing, and information technology. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering and design, with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary education, research, and innovation. The institute is known for its state-of-the-art facilities, emphasis on practical, hands-on learning, and its significant Indo-Japanese collaboration.
Country
India
Designer(s)
Shivani Gupta, Debangan Datta, Rakshith Raghav Joshi
A three-member design student group exploring practical, low-energy solutions for urban living. Together they combine conceptual development, functional modelling, and system-level synthesis to create compact, user-centred products. Their collaboration on 'Pikkolo' brings traditional food preservation into a modern, space-constrained context through clear research, careful detailing, and grounded design thinking.