Developed to give children healthy eating habits; A gamified kitchen utensil concept with its wing-arm scissor mechanism, cute character form language and removable hygienic drip tray.
Encouraging children to consume fresh fruit and acquire healthy eating habits is both a pedagogical and functional challenge in the world of industrial design.C-Vitdesigned byFatih Can Sarıözwithin DesignPerest Studio; It was born to break the cold and mechanical perception of classical press machines and transform the kitchen into an interactive discovery area for children.
The inspiration for the design is the cute and friendly characters in children's imagination. C-Vit, positioned like a little friend rather than a fixed kitchen appliance; It turns the process of preparing a fresh glass of orange juice into a fun adventure by making children an active part of the kitchen.
“C-Vit turns a glass of fresh fruit juice full of vitamins from a necessity into a fun game created by children with their own hands.”
The soft head form evokes sympathy in children and creates a warm liveliness on the kitchen counter.
Wing arms that apply equal torque to the fruit when pulled down and can be easily grasped by small hands.
Vertical grooves separate the orange and lemon pulp from the seeds and transfer the juice directly into the glass.
Traditional orange juicers require adult strength. C-Vit's wing-shaped arms that open to both sides combine the principle of leverage and scissors, allowing children to easily squeeze citrus fruits using their body weight. In this way, children's motor skills and hand-eye coordination are supported.
The detachable plastic tray at the base of the device prevents the counter from getting dirty by trapping the fruit juice dripping after squeezing, and it can be washed under the tap in a single movement.
Food-grade polymer tray that collects dripping liquids and is easily dishwasher safe.
Circular recess that allows water and beverage glasses of different sizes to sit without tipping over.
Ergonomic safety margin and stoppers that prevent fingers from being pinched when the arms are closed.
Bright and silky polymer body color reflecting the fresh energy of lemon and orange.
The energetic and cheerful design tone that immediately attracts children's attention on the kitchen counter.
A modern pastel green surface finish that emphasizes naturalness and organic life.
Design supported by cute character form language that improves children's hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
Double-arm press architecture that transfers the minimum child muscle force to the fruit by multiplying it with the mechanical moment.
Food grade polymer drip tray that collects dripping liquids and is easily dishwasher safe.
Certified BPA-free polymer raw material that is chemically resistant to acidic citrus juices.
Hand grip strength, arm reach angles and kitchen safety studies of different age groups.
Sympathetic eye details, wing arms and warm body silhouette sketches.
Scissor joint pins, body wall thickness and safety margins to prevent finger pinching.
Child user tests with working models, fruit juice flow rate and anti-tip control.
Plastic injection mold separation lines, vibrant color pigmentations and packaging design.
