NovaMist
This project presents a conceptual smart fire suppression system designed for residential kitchens.
Timeline
Fall 2025 I 15 weeks
About 49 % of all reported residential structure fires start in the kitchen — making the kitchen by far the most common location for home fires
The Gap of Fire Safety
Residential fire safety hasn’t changed much for residential homes. This creates an opportunity to redesign fire safety as a simple household product that fits naturally into daily kitchen routines.
Lessons from Front Lines
“Having more devices tailored for residential buildings would be beneficial”
“It would be cool to have a device activate a suppressant once it detects a fire like the commercial sprinkler system”
How can we design a new innovative way to suppress fires that can both detect and suppress kitchen fires before tragedy strikes?
Smart Integrated Response System
Clear Action Under Stress
The device uses heat sensors to automatically release suppressant when high temperatures are detected, but it only activates when the bottle is gripped via the touch pad, ensuring controlled and intentional use.
CMF exploration
Affirming the Decisions
“Grabbing the pad just made sense”
“It feels comfortable in my hand”
