IF Design Talent Award 2021 - Winner, Germany
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Design Intelligence Award Shortlist 2021, China
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Graduate 360 Award 2021, China
Naturally, we fear losing sight as we know the importance of vision. I designed a series of cooking tools to promote haptic flexibility and unpack the fear of not-seeing and not-knowing in what might be the most dangerous domestic space—the kitchen.
Sectional Cutting Board
Keeping food inside the cutting board is challenging when you can not see. The flat surface in the center is the cutting area. The cutted food will fall into the groove for collecting. And the knife could be stored beneath the board in order to prevent unexpected hurts.
Only from the perspective of sight, these tools might seem dysfunctional. However, it introduces a new side of functionality through the use of haptic sense. The monopoly of vision is questioned through its absence and the tools bring to light that "seeing" is not only visual.
Close Holding Knife
Cutting food without seeing sounds dangerous. Actually it is safe if you have a handy knife with a sharp blade. As the need of close connection to the food, the visually impaired prefer a small knife and putting finger on the top for more control. While meeting the needs above, this knife is also designed with a reasonable weight and balance for holding.
Tactile Measuring Cup
Knowing how much water in the cup seems as easy as we look at it. But for people who can not see, they measure liquid by putting their fingers inside of the cup. Inspired by the direct connection to the liquid, the measuring cup embracing touch through the holes on the cup. The user blocks the holes by fingers slightly to feel the amount of water. It's efficient to prevent spilling.
The kitchen tools are not only for the visually-impaired but can make everyone experience of cooking without sight and get the feel for haptic navigation and information processing, hands-on. By presenting cooking oriented by touch, the project aims to shorten the distance between the seeing and people who have no or diminished vision.
Warm Pan Lid
Being hurt by heat is one of the scariest things in the kitchen. The glass or metal pan lid is dangerous for non-visual people. The universal size wooden pan lid provides a safe touch and friendly haptic feedback. The grooved inner edge provides an all-rounded grab, and the shape could be used as a container for ingredients while cooking.
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