The 'Oneware' series is a set of cooking implements that make kitchen tasks easier for amputees, injured people, people with disabilities and anyone who only has the ability to use one hand when cooking. While able-bodied people probably take something as regular as cooking for granted, the loss of a hand can remove that both joyous and pragmatic experience from people's lives. Oneware endeavors to bring cooking to everyone with its elegant and versatile designs.
There are two pieces of Oneware: the cutting board and the dish washer. The cutting board is a board like the standard cooking implement, but it comes with an upright blade along one of the corners. Consumers can use this blade to anchor food that they need to cut, using their able hand to drive the food into the blade, then grab a knife and cut the food. The dish-washing implement is a rubber mat with suction cups that holds dishes in place, allowing them to be scrubbed without shifting around.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Disability-inclusive Kitchenware
- Designing and developing kitchen tools that accommodate individuals with disabilities, enabling them to cook with ease and independence.
- One-handed Cooking Solutions
- Creating innovative cookware and utensils specifically designed for individuals with one hand, providing them with the ability to perform cooking tasks efficiently.
- Adaptive Culinary Equipment
- Developing adaptive kitchen equipment that caters to the needs of individuals with physical limitations, allowing them to enjoy cooking experiences.
Where This Applies
- Kitchen Utensils Manufacturing
- Producing specialized kitchen utensils and cookware that address the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.
- Assistive Technology
- Designing and manufacturing technological solutions to aid individuals with disabilities in various aspects of their daily lives, including cooking.
- Occupational Therapy Services
- Offering occupational therapy services that focus on developing adaptive strategies and identifying suitable assistive devices for individuals with disabilities to engage in cooking activities.
