The designer of the Very Specific Cutlery Collection hopes to highlight people's disconnect with their meals. In many cultures, it is perfectly acceptable to eat with one's hands, serving up a supper that can be appreciated with the sense of touch as well.
To poke fun at the eating utensils that have been developed in the name of tidiness and sophistication, Lee Ben David has designed six tools that are intended to facilitate one single task each. Each implement can either remove peas from edamame beans, twirl spaghetti noodles, pick up cherry tomatoes, split hot pitas, cut and stab simultaneously, or pluck and scoop from artichokes. The point made by the creation of the Very Specific Cutlery Set actually makes you realize how un-versatile our current modern silverware is.
Limiting Eating Implements
The Very Specific Cutlery Set Solves Only Particular Dining Dilemmas
Trend Themes
1. Singular-task Cutlery - Designer Lee Ben David created a collection of cutlery with only one task each, highlighting the disconnect people have with their meals.
2. Emphasis on Hands-on Eating - Cultures where it is acceptable to eat with one's hands can inspire a trend in emphasizing the sensory experience of eating.
3. Anti-convenience Cutlery - The Very Specific Cutlery Collection can inspire a trend in creating cutlery that is less convenient but more connected to the food being eaten.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchenware - Companies in the kitchenware industry can create singular-task cutlery to appeal to those who value the sensory experience of eating.
2. Hospitality - Hotels and restaurants can incorporate hand-eating traditions from other cultures to create a unique dining experience for their patrons.
3. Sustainable Dining - Creating anti-convenience cutlery can encourage people to slow down and enjoy their meals, leading to less waste and a more sustainable dining culture.