What
Muurikka, a beloved name in outdoor cooking, wanted to update their iconic griddle sets with a modern, versatile design. They needed a product line that meets today’s needs while respecting their heritage — beautifully crafted, functional, and easy to use.
Client: Opa & Muurikka
Year: 2022
How
Edea partnered with Muurikka to redesign their core product line with a focus on user needs, performance, and a unified design language. By combining insights, testing, and modular design thinking, we delivered a solution that feels fresh yet familiar.
Services: Industrial Design, Product Design, Concept Development, Manufacturing Support, Prototyping
Understanding the client’s vision
Muurikka’s griddles have been central to outdoor cooking for decades. Our role was to update the design without losing the timeless appeal that users cherish. By working closely with Muurikka, we ensured the final product stayed true to their roots while offering modern improvements.
Practical, user-focused design
Through user insights and full-scale prototyping, we refined key details to improve performance, usability and ultimately appearance.
Enhanced efficiency by optimizing the burner bowl for even airflow and heat distribution. Modular flexibility with interchangeable accessories, like shelves and lids, allow users to tailor the setup to their needs. Recognizable details throughout the design, such as the subtle “D” shape in knobs, handles, and legs, create a sturdy and timeless aesthetic.
A full product range
We designed the outdoor cooking sets in various sizes, perfect for both small and large patios, or even for taking on outings. Each set includes a hot-rolled steel griddle, an enamel-coated gas burner, a sturdy metal stand with a wind shield, and a practical storage shelf. Not only do they all share a common design language, they also have interchangeable parts that fit the same accessories.
Easy to make, easy to use
Made with logistics and assembly in mind
The shape of the bowl, the fixings of the legs, and the overall structure were designed for easy assembly by the end user, as well as for a sturdy end result. Moreover, the parts were designed for compactness of packaging, resulting in efficient, ecological and economical logistics. We aided Muurikka with manufacturing communication, preparing all parts to be production ready and easily understood by all parties.
Results that matter
The new Muurikka sets combine tradition and innovation, offering a smooth and enjoyable cooking experience. Every detail — from performance to design — was carefully considered to feel both familiar and improved.
This project was a collaboration built on trust and shared goals, resulting in a timeless design that meets the needs of today’s outdoor chefs.