Jack Fulton

Industrial Design, 2018

Fires are an ever-present threat to homeowners, there is a home fire every 86 second in the US, taking an average of 9 lives a day. The kitchen is the most fire-prone area of the house; cooking fires are the cause of 47% of all household fires and the stovetop is responsible for 87% of cooking fire deaths.

Rein is mounted above the stove and deploys as you hold down the button on the user interface. The device will automatically extinguish large fires after vocalizing an alarm, or the user can easily extinguish small fires by pressing the extinguish button. Rein uses dry water mist technology, making cleanup is safe and easy. To prevent unattended fires, Rein detects a sustained large fire and will automatically extinguish after vocalizing several alarms. Finally, to encourage usage and visibility, Rein is visually integrated into the kitchen in a sophisticated and minimalistic way.

Jack Fulton comes from a fine art background and discovered industrial design when he took his first trip to Ohio State. With a passion for creative storytelling, he has immersed himself in graphic and industrial design, with internships around the country. He has been involved with several student organizations on campus, often finding himself in the role of apparel designer. Jack hopes to start his professional career by embracing the energy of an industrial design consultancy after graduation.