NikolaTesla Switch Induction Cooktop by Fabrizio Crisà

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DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?

FC : Clean lines, continuous surface

DI: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?

FC : Total integration of the suction into the induction hob.

DI: What are your future plans for this award winning design?

FC : It is to sell as much as it can.

DI: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?

FC : Up to 6 months.

DI: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?

FC : I thought about it and it was a hit when I showed to the company.

DI: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?

FC : Elica is the only one company that can produce this design.

DI: What made you design this particular type of work?

FC : The induction hob with integrated suction needed an elegant yet minimal product.

DI: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?

FC : There are many, so many that I can't list here.

DI: Who is the target customer for his design?

FC : The high end of market in the induction hob with integrated extraction system segment.