My dad bought a 6-seater car and wanted it to easily convert between a regular vehicle and a campervan. So, I designed and built a modular kitchen/bed/storage unit for him (he’s a big fan of cooking outdoors). While it’s not completely finished, it’s already functional and ready for use.
Two years ago, my dad entrusted me with designing a modular kitchen for his car. I decided to expand the idea, turning it into a kitchen, bed, and storage unit. Over time, the design evolved, and after two years and some investment, I now have an unfinished but fully functional version. While it's still a work in progress, I wanted to include it in my portfolio because it was such a fun and rewarding project to work on.
The module consists of two main parts: the kitchen section that slides out and the outer shell of the fixed kitchen (1). The other components (parts 2 to 7) are designed to disassemble using a sliding mechanism, making it easy to break down and store the unit flat-packed. This prevents it from being too bulky to transport or store.
Everything is made from poplar, a lightweight wood. Initially, I worried it might be too flimsy, but after assembling it with finger joints and glue, it felt sturdy and reliable. Thanks to the lightweight material, the entire build weighs only 100 kilos (excluding the drawer mechanisms and wheels).
The front of the kitchen features a hidden power socket, while the top includes a basket for items like books or a flashlight, as well as a USB charger—perfect for charging your phone. There's a dedicated fridge compartment, and two sliding wooden planks above the fridge and drawers provide extra space when taking items out.
