To learn more about how one-handed individuals perform in the kitchen, we immersed ourselves into their setting. Our team cooked a meal, and performed culinary tasks with one hand. Click here to view our discovered Areas of Opportunity!
Poor It & Spread It
It was difficult to scrape and poor the mixture while holding the heavy bowl. The mixture spilled on the counter while pouring. Also, the bread slid around when attempting to spread both peanut butter and jelly on it.
Attempted by Ethan, Bryan and Armaan
Crack The Egg
Hands became sticky from cracking the egg. Both users dropped egg shell into the food. User’s felt that they would improve with practice
Attempted by Ethan and Matt
Mix It Up
Stirring in a bowl proved difficult because it slid around on the counter. Users found stirring in a heavy pan on the stovetop was easier than stirring in a mixing bowl.
Attempted by Bryan, Matt, Gabby and Armaan
Chop It Up
Multiple foods needed cut up. Users felt that sausage was easier to cut than an onion. We discovered that the shape of the food determined the level of chopping success.
Attempted by Gabby, Armaan and Bryan
Open The Can
Users attempted to push the knob of the can opener with their fingers. However, process was strenuous on the finger. Unscrewing a Jar was also difficult
Attempted by Ethan and Gabby
Open The Package
Packaging definitely got in the way while cooking. Plastic bags were nearly impossible to open without a knife or scissors. It was hard to keep packaging in place to open it.
Attempted by Gabby, Armaan, Ethan and Matt
Boil & Strain
Users arm felt tired from holding heavy pot. User was afraid to strain noodles out of the boiling water in fear of burning their skin.
Attempted by Bryan and Matt