True lovers of cooking may not be as smitten by this product as technology enthusiasts, but Julienne by Florent Corlay dishes out a feast of impressive features. The conceptual culinary contraption adds another dimension to the experience of making a meal, taking over much of the responsibility and doing well to entertain.
Essentially, this Electrolux Design Lab 2012 semi-finalist project plays host in your own home. Once you've deposited all of your ingredients into the dish, set it to heat and placed the conical lid on top, the device begins to soak up, translate and transmit the chemical reactions occurring inside. Julienne by Florent Corlay plays music and delivers a diffuse glow as indicators of your supper's preparedness.
Multimedia Meal Makers
Julienne by Florent Corlay Illuminates and Interprets the Food Prep Process
Trend Themes
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