Work-in-Progress : Pasta Rolling Machine
Personal Project
Overview
Rolling out fresh pasta dough can be a challenging and overwhelming process, especially for beginners without expensive equipment. This concept makes it easier and more approachable.
Software
Solidworks
Keyshot
Skills
Interviews
Market Research
Project Timeline : 2 Months
Date : Aug 2025
How can we help beginners feel less overwhelmed about making fresh pasta?
The Opportunity:
Out of all the pain points identified, rolling out the fresh dough is one of the more overwhelming parts of the process to beginners with no simple fix, so it has a strong market opportunity.
How can we make a more accessible, less overwhelming way of rolling out fresh pasta dough?
Constraints:
Accessible price point for curious beginner buyers. Below $300
Easy to clean.
Wide enough so the dough doesn’t fold onto itself or tear if you feed at a slight angle.
Thickness adjustment.
Must be able to easily catch and guide the dough somehow as it comes through the roller.
Objectives:
Compact to fit in small kitchen spaces and cabinets
Easy to use by yourself. You don't need 3 hands.
Directives:
Speed Adjustment.
Non-stick rollers so you don't have to flour the machine as much.
Target aesthetic : Approachable, durable, minimal
Assembly and mechanism teardown : manual crank
