Tableware by James Stoklund was created with the intent of inviting diners to experience their food more holistically as aided by enhanced utensils.
The Danish Royal College of Art graduate says that he aims to "challenge the traditional way we eat or pick up food but at the same time consider the food and its consistency in a playful way." The piece 'Extent the Pleasure' certainly achieves this intent as a hyper-elongated spoon that offers the user a drawn out tasting experience.
Other pieces in Tableware by James Stoklund include an eight prong bendable fork and a silicone milk jug that changes shape when poured. The remarkably functional objects feature a stark attention paid to both utility and sleek aesthetics.
Savour-Enhancing Utensils
Tableware by James Stoklund Challenges Conventional Dining Experience
Trend Themes
1. Enhanced Dining Experience - Challenging the traditional way we eat or pick up food to enhance the dining experience.
2. Playful Utensils - Creating utensils that consider the food and its consistency in a playful way.
3. Functional Aesthetics - Designing tableware with both utility and sleek aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Opportunity for restaurants and food service providers to enhance the dining experience with innovative tableware.
2. Product Design - Demand for designers to create playful and functional utensils that challenge traditional dining norms.
3. Kitchenware Manufacturing - Creating and producing utensils that combine utility and aesthetic appeal for consumers.