When you imagine cheese makers, what comes to mind is probably something modern, metal and industrial looking. However, this could not be further from the opposite of what the Cheese Maker by van Studio Makkink & Bey looks like.
The van Studio Makkink & Bey collaborated closely with Indian craftspeople for this project, celebrating similarities between the long history the Netherlands and India have of making cheese by hand.
The cheese maker takes the shape of a tower, including cheese-making components like a juicer, jug and cutting board that have all been neatly stacked one on top of another. What gives the cheese-making tower a particularly interesting form is that each part is made from a slightly different material. This quirky cheese maker is now on display as part of Milan Design Week.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Artful Cheese Making
- Opportunity for innovative cheese making equipment designs that prioritize aesthetics and consumer experience.
- Cross-cultural Collaboration
- Opportunity for partnerships between designers and craftspeople from different cultures to create unique and culturally influenced products.
- Material Diversity in Kitchenware
- Opportunity to explore the use of various materials in the design of kitchen tools and appliances, enhancing functionality and visual appeal.
Where This Applies
- Kitchenware
- Opportunity for kitchenware manufacturers to create visually appealing and innovative products for consumers interested in unique and aesthetically pleasing designs.
- Design and Interior Decor
- Opportunity for designers and interior decorators to incorporate culturally influenced and aesthetically interesting kitchenware designs into their projects.
- Food and Beverage
- Opportunity for food and beverage companies to collaborate with designers in the creation of unique and visually striking kitchen tools and appliances.
