Ninja

UltraCrush™

Ninja

UltraCrush™

Elegance Without Compromise

Developed during my tenure at Ninja, the UltraCrush Kitchen System represents a critical evolution in the brand's visual identity. The challenge was to pivot away from the aggressive, tech-heavy aesthetics of legacy models toward a modern, sculptural form without sacrificing the iconic Ninja presence. By integrating crisp material breaks and wrap-around ventilation, the design visually communicates raw 1500-watt power. Simultaneously, swooping curves lead to a newly refined UI that is perfectly angled toward the user for optimized interaction.


This strategic balance of performance geometry and organic design has resonated strongly in the consumer market. Praised in retail reviews for its ability to effortlessly turn ice to snow with its 2-horsepower motor, the system maintains a stellar 4.9-star rating. The UltraCrush proves that a professional-grade kitchen appliance can embrace an elegant, on-trend silhouette while still delivering the uncompromising power that users demand.

Elegance Without Compromise

Developed during my tenure at Ninja, the UltraCrush Kitchen System represents a critical evolution in the brand's visual identity. The challenge was to pivot away from the aggressive, tech-heavy aesthetics of legacy models toward a modern, sculptural form without sacrificing the iconic Ninja presence. By integrating crisp material breaks and wrap-around ventilation, the design visually communicates raw 1500-watt power. Simultaneously, swooping curves lead to a newly refined UI that is perfectly angled toward the user for optimized interaction.


This strategic balance of performance geometry and organic design has resonated strongly in the consumer market. Praised in retail reviews for its ability to effortlessly turn ice to snow with its 2-horsepower motor, the system maintains a stellar 4.9-star rating. The UltraCrush proves that a professional-grade kitchen appliance can embrace an elegant, on-trend silhouette while still delivering the uncompromising power that users demand.

Photo credit: SharkNinja Holdings Inc.

Designed at:

SharkNinja Inc.

Designed at:

SharkNinja Inc.

Designed at:

SharkNinja Inc.

ID Team:

Connor Benton

ID Team:

Connor Benton

ID Team:

Connor Benton

ENG Team:

Lukas Tubby, Ryan Michienzi, Ninja CN ENG Teams

ENG Team:

Lukas Tubby, Ryan Michienzi, Ninja CN ENG Teams

ENG Team:

Lukas Tubby, Ryan Michienzi, Ninja CN ENG Teams

My Contributions:

Industrial Design, UI/UX Design, Visuals

My Contributions:

Industrial Design, UI/UX Design, Visuals

My Contributions:

Industrial Design, UI/UX Design, Visuals

Photo credit: SharkNinja Holdings Inc.