Juncheng Qian
Grill Fighter
April 2021 - Present
Collaborator: Evan Gurgui
Client: Marvin Weinberger
WIP Project
Grill Fighter is an ultra-safe and durable grill cleaning tool that allows the user to clean up the mess efficiently with half the effort. Unlike traditional grill brushes, the GF uses stainless steel chainmail to achieve excellent cleaning ability without worrying about bristles falling out. The porous silicone head design increases flexibility and stores water to generate steam on the grill.
Working on this project has been an interesting journey from material processing, tooling molding design, to ergonomics and user interactions.
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"Since it uses chainmail, might aswell make it look like a medieval weapon."
- 316 surgical grade stainless steel chainmail + silicone design, excellent cleaning ability, and durability
- Porous silicone design increases flexibility, which is convenient for the wire rope to wrap around the side of the barbecue grill and store water to generate steam
- Adjustable chainmail head for various use postures
- C-shaped plow design, convenient for users to scraps and scoop
- 304 stainless steel body, elegant, durable, and rust-proof
- Ergonomic, medieval handle design, perfect for one-hand and two-hand use.
Form Exploration
Prototyping the silicone head
Finished working prototype
