Snap and Dine

This design caught my eye when going through the 100% Design London exhibition highlights in DQ magazine (vol28) due to its quirky nature and its "eco" tag (i couldn't find more information on this but i imagine the plastic is recycled). The UK designer, Demelza Hill,  aimed to "reinforce the correct use of cutlery, which has been lost over time" and "raise the standards of current eating on the go habits." I find the contradiction between tacky disposable take away cutlery and the formal dining setting inspiring since it is not often that one sees designers reinventing single use items. Although this peice is obviously commentary on lowering social standards due to conveniance and not a practical design solution, to me this piece is an example of the positive effect that strategic mainstream design can have on society .


images and quotes from:
http://www.demelzahill.com/snapanddine.htm

Andrew van der Merwe