This design embodies the ritual of presentation and a respect for the food that we eat. Every detail, including the ceramic utensils, is well-studied for human interaction and comfort
Nasir Kassamali, IDSA, Owner, Luminaire
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IDEA Awards
Gold 2005
Design Explorations
The food experience
Credit: Alto Design inc, Canada
In this concept designers have reinvented the food experience. Their multi-layered set of plates, cups, bowls and utencils enhance the visual presentation of the meal. The subtle balance between materials (largely porcelain and wood), smooth lines and discreet stacking diagrams highlights rather than obscures the chef’s art form. The main fabrication challenge required the development of molding solutions that allowed for complex negative shapes to be attained.