UK student invents repairable kettle that anyone can fix

Gabriel Kay hopes his design can help tackle the problems caused by discarded electrical goods

Gabriel Kay really understands his target audience. As a student of industrial and product design at De Montfort University, he focused on the kettle.

Everyone can relate to a kettle, right?" says the 22-year-old graduate. It's easy to understand and associated with comfort. It's a friendly introduction to design."