Luana Gallam
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Brutus Marmoraria
Cooktop Touch Control · 2026
Brutus Marmoraria invited me to take on a challenge: transform the current cooktop control system, which relies on two physical buttons, into a digital touch control experience. The proposal considers a direct integration into the marble countertop, alongside a transparent cooktop that heats only in the areas activated by touch, creating a cleaner, more precise, and contemporary experience.
This study explores the digitalization of the experience of turning on, turning off, and controlling the two burners of a cooktop embedded into the countertop. Currently, the system is operated through two physical buttons, one for each burner, which limits precision and does not provide clear feedback to the user during operation.
The goal was to redesign this experience through a compact touch interface, without requiring any changes to the customer’s existing installation. The proposal aims to make the interaction more intuitive, responsive, and visually clear, offering better control over each burner, instant feedback, and reduced room for error.
The solution consists of an independent touchpad positioned on top of the countertop, functioning as a centralized control panel. The interface uses simple icons, direct gestures, and clearly defined intensity levels, bringing more clarity and fluidity to everyday use.
The concept was developed to respect the existing physical context, allowing a smooth transition from the current model to a digital interaction, without the need for remodeling. The intention was to balance innovation with real-world feasibility.
The product has not yet been implemented by the client. To visualize the potential of the solution, images were created based on the prototype, demonstrating how the touchpad would integrate into the countertop and into daily use.
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Luana Gallam
About
Brutus Marmoraria
Cooktop Touch Control · 2026
Brutus Marmoraria invited me to take on a challenge: transform the current cooktop control system, which relies on two physical buttons, into a digital touch control experience. The proposal considers a direct integration into the marble countertop, alongside a transparent cooktop that heats only in the areas activated by touch, creating a cleaner, more precise, and contemporary experience.
This study explores the digitalization of the experience of turning on, turning off, and controlling the two burners of a cooktop embedded into the countertop. Currently, the system is operated through two physical buttons, one for each burner, which limits precision and does not provide clear feedback to the user during operation.
The goal was to redesign this experience through a compact touch interface, without requiring any changes to the customer’s existing installation. The proposal aims to make the interaction more intuitive, responsive, and visually clear, offering better control over each burner, instant feedback, and reduced room for error.
The solution consists of an independent touchpad positioned on top of the countertop, functioning as a centralized control panel. The interface uses simple icons, direct gestures, and clearly defined intensity levels, bringing more clarity and fluidity to everyday use.
The concept was developed to respect the existing physical context, allowing a smooth transition from the current model to a digital interaction, without the need for remodeling. The intention was to balance innovation with real-world feasibility.
The product has not yet been implemented by the client. To visualize the potential of the solution, images were created based on the prototype, demonstrating how the touchpad would integrate into the countertop and into daily use.
Other projects:
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Luana Gallam
About
Brutus Marmoraria
Cooktop Touch Control · 2026
Brutus Marmoraria invited me to take on a challenge: transform the current cooktop control system, which relies on two physical buttons, into a digital touch control experience. The proposal considers a direct integration into the marble countertop, alongside a transparent cooktop that heats only in the areas activated by touch, creating a cleaner, more precise, and contemporary experience.
This study explores the digitalization of the experience of turning on, turning off, and controlling the two burners of a cooktop embedded into the countertop. Currently, the system is operated through two physical buttons, one for each burner, which limits precision and does not provide clear feedback to the user during operation.
The goal was to redesign this experience through a compact touch interface, without requiring any changes to the customer’s existing installation. The proposal aims to make the interaction more intuitive, responsive, and visually clear, offering better control over each burner, instant feedback, and reduced room for error.
The solution consists of an independent touchpad positioned on top of the countertop, functioning as a centralized control panel. The interface uses simple icons, direct gestures, and clearly defined intensity levels, bringing more clarity and fluidity to everyday use.
The concept was developed to respect the existing physical context, allowing a smooth transition from the current model to a digital interaction, without the need for remodeling. The intention was to balance innovation with real-world feasibility.
The product has not yet been implemented by the client. To visualize the potential of the solution, images were created based on the prototype, demonstrating how the touchpad would integrate into the countertop and into daily use.
Other projects:
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