Ninja

Woodfire® Grill

Ninja

Woodfire® Grill

Rugged Stance, Optimized Envelope

For the next generation of Ninja’s outdoor ecosystem, the objective was twofold: modernize a legacy form language and solve for global logistics. We overhauled the unit’s external architecture to optimize shipping volume, a challenge that required shrinking the physical footprint while simultaneously increasing the product's perceived durability.


By unifying the enclosure and eliminating the hollow apertures of the legacy model, the redesigned form feels "solid-state" and armor-clad. We tilted the UI for a superior viewing angle and enhanced tactile response, ensuring it remains intuitive in harsh outdoor light. This shift toward an aggressive, rugged design language transformed the unit from a kitchen-adjacent appliance into a dedicated outdoor tool. The final execution successfully increased perceived value and durability while reducing material costs, proving that logistical efficiency can—and should—drive superior aesthetics.

Rugged Stance, Optimized Envelope

For the next generation of Ninja’s outdoor ecosystem, the objective was twofold: modernize a legacy form language and solve for global logistics. We overhauled the unit’s external architecture to optimize shipping volume, a challenge that required shrinking the physical footprint while simultaneously increasing the product's perceived durability.


By unifying the enclosure and eliminating the hollow apertures of the legacy model, the redesigned form feels "solid-state" and armor-clad. We tilted the UI for a superior viewing angle and enhanced tactile response, ensuring it remains intuitive in harsh outdoor light. This shift toward an aggressive, rugged design language transformed the unit from a kitchen-adjacent appliance into a dedicated outdoor tool. The final execution successfully increased perceived value and durability while reducing material costs, proving that logistical efficiency can—and should—drive superior aesthetics.

Designed at:

SharkNinja Inc.

Designed at:

SharkNinja Inc.

Designed at:

SharkNinja Inc.

ID Team:

Connor Benton, Joyce Tu

ID Team:

Connor Benton, Joyce Tu

ID Team:

Connor Benton, Joyce Tu

ENG Team:

Grace Sperling, Marble Liu, Ninja CN ENG Teams

ENG Team:

Grace Sperling, Marble Liu, Ninja CN ENG Teams

ENG Team:

Grace Sperling, Marble Liu, 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