Marco Sidoli

Design an inclusive kitchen for all

Marco Sidoli’s problem statement is: How might I design an inclusive kitchen that caters to the evolving needs of individuals, combining technology and human-tactics approaches for affordability and accessibility, while enhancing social well-being and reducing isolation within the household?

During his design process, he aims to gather knowledge by engaging with people with different expertise and including diverse cohort of kitchen users. To develop his action-research, he plans to adopt the 6C Model, which provides a structured framework aiming at developing novel and innovative solutions. The 6C Model comprises of six different forms of knowledge production: Collect, Comprehend, Conceptualize, Create, Collaborate and Communicate. This framework places significant emphasis on investigating both the problem and the solution in tandem, making it an effective management tool for mapping a project and selecting relevant design methods etc. for open, complex problem- solving. A crucial overall approach in the design process, particularly for the success of this project, is collaborative design (Co-Design). It involves collaboration with all stakeholders, including users, experts, and fellow members of the design team, with the primary objective of creating an inclusive design that caters to the needs of all users. In conclusion, the modular kitchen he envisions revolves around all of us. It changes along with our ever-evolving needs, blends technology and traditional methods while keeping it affordable for a wider audience. This it is not just about a kitchen, it’s a space where everyone can experience a sense of independence.

Marco plans to conduct his investigation between UD Living Lab, Belgium and Gio TirottoDesign Studio, Italy with the support of Designskolen Kolding, Denmark from January 2024 to June 2024. The expect outcome of this research is the construction of a full-scale kitchen model. This model aims to demonstrate and highlight the application of Universal Design principles within the context of traditional industrial design practices.

Watch the pitch below.