Multi-Unit Measurement Cups

OXO

Role

Engineer, UX Testing, DFMA, Calibration

Date

Winter 2017

Materials

Cup: Tritan, Sleeve: ABS, Handle Core: ABS, Handle Grip: TPE, Handle Pin: Nylon GF

Processes

Injection Molding, Overmolding

Multi measurement cups product photo

An innovative spin on traditional measurement jugs. I created a versatile measuring cup enabling users to quickly measure various liquid and dry ingredients. A side window helps users concentrate on their task.

Measurement cup side window detail Cup conical design

The two-cup's conical design provides precise small-volume measurements, while the four-cup suits hand blending. The partial annular snap connection between cup and sleeve was engineered for sturdiness with easy hand disassembly.

Cup and sleeve assembly detail
Snap connection mechanism Assembly cross section

The work encompassed tooling CAD, concept generation, design for manufacturability analysis, user experience testing, and calibration.

Tooling CAD model Calibration testing