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Galleries // 2025 Spark:Spring Student // Rice Cooler
Rice Cooler
Finalist
Competition: Spark:Spring Student
Designer: Gyutae Go
Design Type: Concept
Company / Organization / School: Hanseo University
Team Members: Gyutae Go, Dogyeon Kim, Jaekyung Son, Jisoo Jung. Advisors: Profs. Sukhyun Lee & Yujin Park
Rice Cooler is a premium AI-powered smart rice refrigerator that enhances everyday life beyond simple storage. It features a 15-inch front display that presents artistic graphics and real-time data, serving as a functional digital object in the kitchen. At its core is a constant temperature control system powered by AI, which automatically adjusts the internal climate to keep rice at its optimal storage condition regardless of external temperature changes. This ensures the rice stays fresh and flavorful throughout all seasons. Inside, the refrigerator is equipped with a multi-layered, detachable tray system designed to store different types of grains—such as white rice, brown rice, and black rice—separately and hygienically. Each tray includes a precision weight sensor that detects the remaining amount of rice in real time. This data is visually displayed on the screen for easy monitoring. In addition, Rice Cooler is connected to a dedicated smartphone app, allowing users to check rice levels remotely. The app also sends alerts when the supply runs low. By combining advanced technology with elegant design, Rice Cooler redefines how rice is stored—bringing intelligence, freshness, and beauty to modern kitchen environments.
