Petchatz allows pet owners to check-in on the their pets while they’re away. Owners can also dispense treats, calming scents, and video chat with their pet all through a mobile app. My role spanned from field research, product definition, and aesthetic direction all the way through to aiding in mechanical design and design for manufacture.

Petchatz

Pet treat dispenser and Camera

Lead Industrial Designer | 2012

 

Petchatz is a multi-sensory experience.

It allows the user to engage remotely with their pet through

scent, taste, auditory, and visual stimulation.

Form, function, and construction exploration.

 
 

Petchatz uses custom treats dispensed singularly by the device initiated through the mobile app. The packaged treats are loaded into the hopper, placed inside the device, and the cover closed.

 
 

Designed to be pet proof, the form deflects paws and requires two hands to open.

 
 

A working prototype.