PIKKOLO
Deshidratador solar compacto para hogares urbanos
PIKKOLO es un deshidratador solar compacto y cilíndrico (30x60x30 cm) diseñado para residentes de apartamentos urbanos y cocineros domésticos. Ofrece una forma higiénica y sin electricidad de secar y fermentar alimentos mediante calor solar pasivo y circulación de ventiladores de bajo consumo. Su diseño modular facilita su limpieza y reparación, reduciendo los residuos y el uso de materiales. Funciona totalmente con energía solar, lo que reduce el consumo de electricidad de la red y ayuda a los hogares a conservar las pequeñas cosechas para reducir el desperdicio de alimentos.
Empresa/Institución
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.
País
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.