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Nest Bowl
Reassurance for the fur family
Nest Bowl
Reassurance for the fur family
Summer 2026 | 12 weeks
Self-driven project (unaffiliated)
Software: Solidworks, Keyshot, Figma
Skillset: Brand language, DFM, UI/UX, repairability,
CAD, visualization & animation
Nest Bowl is a smart feeding bowl for
the Google Home ecosystem, built to
translate what your pet can't tell you.
Image from Google
Pets are part of the household now,
more than ever. Google Home already
recognizes pets as family.
It just doesn't understand them.
Understanding starts with the one thing that matters most. Diet.
Proper nutrition drives a pet's physical wellbeing, energy, longevity, and immunity.
Insights from vets and pet owners
Pets hide pain and weakness.
An instinct, not a choice.
Give them a voice, by reading
the signals they can't say.
Feeding is a bonding moment,
not a transaction.
Bowl to keep the connection,
not an automatic feeder.
The gap isn't measurement.
It's translation of the data.
Provide guidance, not just data,
so every decision shows its result.
How might we help pet families understand their
pet's nutritional needs for a healthier household?
Ideating on a bowl form that
sees, weighs, and interprets.
Ideation explored how the camera mounts, keeping the
form simple for everyday use, and unobstructed access to
the bowl for eating comfort across pets of different sizes.
CAD form exploration evolved from
fragmented pieces to one clean form.
Early ideation integrated a camera onto a weight-sensing bowl.
As the form developed, a spill mat was introduced to unify elements
and contain the mess, making it easier for the owner to clean.
Prototyped for scale,
proportioned for comfortable eating.
Mockups tested bowl depth and diameter for different muzzle
sizes, along with overall form. They also helped in establishing
the key interaction and surface details.
Refining details for manufacturing feasibility
3D-printed parts helped refine modelled details and visualize product
assembly, guided by Google's sustainability and repairability goals.
Better feeding starts with knowing.
Gets to know your pet better
every day, with Gemini magic.
Recognizes your pet
Tracks eating habits
Watch from anywhere
Skip the guesswork.
Get the full story.
Tells you exactly how much,
right when you need to know.
A dead front display, invisible until it's in use,
showing how much to feed based on learning
how your pet actually eats over time.
Fits right into your
Google Home ecosystem
Fits right into your
Google Home ecosystem
Built with the
owner in mind.
Lifts free for easy cleaning.
A cable organizer keeps the
cord tucked away.
Adapts to any outlet, stores away for easy cleaning and simpler packaging.
Thoughtfully designed,
with privacy in mind.
Built with the
pet in mind.
Rubber feet for steady eating,
an angled bowl for easy reach.
A stainless bowl with slow feeder and lick mat inserts,
made for fast eaters and anxious ones alike.
Pet proofed,
to survive daily use.
The split line moved to the back, keeping slobber out.
The braided cable, chew-resistant and routed out of reach.
The front, sealed with food-grade silicone overmold for hygiene.
Designed to be
repaired and reloved.
Designed for Google's
repairability goals.
Designed for Google's
repairability goals.
Recycled PC
Recycled Aluminum
Recycled Rare Earth Elements
Recycled Tungsten
Recycled Tin
Recycled Yarn
Recycled Silicone
Recycled Steel
Recycled Copper
Recycled Gold
Recycled Cobalt
Material swatches from Google's product environmental reports.
Something for every home.
© 2026 YASH GHULE INDUSTRIAL DESIGN.
© 2026 YASH GHULE INDUSTRIAL DESIGN.