Overview
We designed a stable, lightweight log burner for use inside glamping tents at festivals. It needed to look good, be simple to use, and most importantly, be safe in busy environments. We focused on limiting heat transfer to the tent, controlling fire size, and preventing the unit from being knocked over. The burner used a sealed flue system, insulated handle, and heat-resistant steel casing. The goal was to create a safer alternative to off-the-shelf products that weren’t suitable for repeated festival use.

Methodology
The project began with a risk-led design assessment focused on environmental exposure, user behaviour, and liability constraints. From there, we analysed thermal pathways to reduce heat transfer to surrounding tent fabric. Using rotational fibre laser cutting and formed geometry, we engineered the flue to minimise contact between inner and outer sections. To improve stability, we incorporated weighted geometry and bolt-down provisions. We selected heat-resistant steel, specialist powder coating, and shatterproof glass to ensure durability. Throughout development, we reviewed manufacturing complexity and insurance impact to confirm commercial feasibility.

Results Discussion
The end result was a safer, more controlled burner tailored to glamping tents. It reduced heat risk to fabric structures and improved stability in crowded environments. However, strict safety requirements pushed manufacturing and insurance costs beyond a viable level. The project highlighted the critical balance between safety, cost, and scalability in product development. Key takeaways included the importance of early cost‑benefit analysis, risk governance, and the challenge of aligning bespoke safety features with industrial rollout economics.