It is not possible to say exactly when ikiko was created. It was certainly the sum of the needs that led to the idea. My wife's cold feet were definitely the deciding factor. The hot-water bottle was first too hot and then too cold and my feet were too ticklish. As I warmed my hands over a candle, I was amazed at how far the candle's warmth reached. It's just a pity that the great warmth just fizzles out so unused, you should be able to capture and use it, e.g. b. to warm cold feet. There were some approaches on the internet, but they didn't meet my aesthetic and functional requirements. As a product designer, a few sketches were quickly made and new possible applications became clear. After studying the thermodynamic processes, the theory was quickly converted into a small functional model made of clay. It worked! I was on the right track, but I wasn't satisfied yet. Many attempts and prototypes with different materials followed, but I was still not satisfied with the result. Eventually I reconsidered the whole concept and found that the little flame was overpowered. So I developed heat recirculation and removed redundant components.

The result was even heat through and improved production with higher efficiency. Despite great simplification, no manufacturer could be found in Germany, even after a year of searching and phoning. Coincidence brought me into contact with an Austrian ceramist. Thanks to their enthusiasm for the product and their tireless commitment, the ikiko could be realized. In the end, craftsmanship and design found each other and created a new product that gives warmth and is a lot of fun. Ikiko was born.