Pod Design Silverair Cutlery Mimics the Porous Forms Within the Skeleton
Amelia Roblin — February 6, 2013 — Art & Design
References: pod-design
Unless you're using disposable plastic blades and prongs, you're unlikely to doubt the strength of your silverware. In its development of Silverair cutlery, Pod Design really sunk its teeth into this idea by striving to recreate the strength of human bones with a metallic material.
The pieces of flatware within the collection have quite obvious textures that are unusual for formal eating utensils. You'll see organic perforated indents that are defined by a mess of mesh-like threads. Now, if you look at osteogenic specimens under a microscope, you'll find structures that appear to be quite similar.
When the spoon, knife and fork were designed, extra thought was put into the concept of bone density. In Pod Design Silverair cutlery, you'll see that the areas that are more close-packed are the ones that are placed under greater stress.
The pieces of flatware within the collection have quite obvious textures that are unusual for formal eating utensils. You'll see organic perforated indents that are defined by a mess of mesh-like threads. Now, if you look at osteogenic specimens under a microscope, you'll find structures that appear to be quite similar.
When the spoon, knife and fork were designed, extra thought was put into the concept of bone density. In Pod Design Silverair cutlery, you'll see that the areas that are more close-packed are the ones that are placed under greater stress.
Trend Themes
1. Bone-mimicking Cutlery Designs - Designing cutlery with textures and structures that mimic the strength and density of human bones to enhance durability and functionality.
2. Nature-inspired Flatware - Creating flatware with organic perforated indents and mesh-like threads, inspired by the structures found in osteogenic specimens.
3. Enhanced Functional Design - Developing cutlery designs that optimize functionality by considering bone density and stress distribution for different areas of use.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchenware - Innovations in cutlery designs that draw inspiration from nature and enhance durability and functionality.
2. Materials Science - Research and development of metallic materials that mimic bone structures for a range of applications, including cutlery and other products.
3. Industrial Design - Exploring the intersection of functional design and biology to create unique and functional flatware designs for the dining experience.
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