Spyker Untersetzer by Prompong Hakk is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award in Platin in Küchengeschirrdesign Competition Category.

PlatinKüchengeschirr· 2016

Spyker Untersetzer

by Prompong Hakk

Client: Snf+

A' Design Award in Platin Winner in Küchengeschirr Category

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The Design

About Spyker Untersetzer

Spyker ist ein praktischer und schöner Untersetzer, der von Propellerdesigns alter Flugzeuge inspiriert ist. Der Spyker-Untersetzer kombiniert klassische Linien mit modernen Materialien. Der Edelstahlring verleiht dem dezenten Design einen dezenten Hauch von Klasse und passt bequem in moderne und traditionelle Häuser. Das funktionale Design verfügt über einen Fingerspitzenkanal, der es dem Benutzer ermöglicht, den Topfuntersetzer auch mit Ofenhandschuhen schnell zu öffnen. Wenn dieser Untersetzer nicht in Gebrauch ist, lässt er sich gerne in jeder Küchenschublade aufstellen, in einem Glas aufstellen oder an einem Küchenhaken aufhängen.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Platin

Spyker Untersetzer ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Platin, einer überaus prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für wahrhaft außergewöhnliche, elegante und prachtvolle Designs. Platin-Gewinner sind Wunderwerke der Schöpfung, Zeugnisse der Grenzen intellektueller Kreativität und zeigen die unübertroffene Professionalität und Genialität ihrer Designer. Von diesen Designs wird erwartet, dass sie die renommiertesten Werke sind, die die Ästhetik einer Epoche prägen, zum Wohlergehen der Gesellschaft beitragen und die Grenzen von Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie voranbringen. Spyker Untersetzer weist ein transzendentes Maß an Exzellenz auf und macht die Welt mit seinen vorteilhaften und wertvollen Eigenschaften unmissverständlich zu einem besseren Ort. Spyker Untersetzer ist ein mit dem A' Design Award in Platin prämiertes Werk, das Wünsche weckt, inspiriert, begeistert, erfreut und große Freude entfacht.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Spyker is a practical and beautiful trivet inspired by its namesake propeller machine. The functional design features a fingertip duct which allows you to quickly open the trivet and locks with a securing bump feedback. The closed design is sleek and easily stored away in your organizer or showcased on your tabletop.
Dimensions & Packaging: Spyker measures 22cm across in length and 3cm in width at 10mm height. It can accommodate small and big pots beyond its own diameter.
Tags: Spyker, Trivet, SNF+,SNF, Wiko, shakesbkk
Production Technology: The structural parts of Spyker are made from reinforced Nylon and covered with food grade Silicone for instant heat absorption and protective anti slipping on table tops. The central highlight is made from Stainless Steel with spun brushed finish.
Design Challenge: The creative challenge was the integration of the small mechanical locking feature and the feeling when the trivet unfolded and snapped into position. This mechanism was vital for the interaction between user and product and required reliability for prolonged use. We were also facing the conundrum of the usability of the product itself. From personal and observational insight trivets aren’t always used for serving. We found trivets standing in as laptop stands as well as vase coasters. Ultimately we aimed to create a Design which would speak to non-traditional users and inspire other creative usages.
Research: Our challenge was to create a trivet that could challenge the genius of a competitive product in the market. At the same time we looked at the existing range of trivets that usually are defined into two categories, table top and compact. We opted for the compact choice because we idolized the idea of portability and out of the way solutions. After bench-marking probably all available trivets we realized how badly this category needed Design attention. Trivets were either too difficult to unfold with triple or quadruple legs and stiff joints or they failed to significantly reduce in size for convenient storage.
Inspiration: Paying homage to the propeller designs of vintage airplanes the Spyker trivet combines classic lines with contemporary materials. The stainless steel ring adds a subtle touch of class to the overall colorful design and comfortably fits into both modern and traditional homes.
Project Duration: Design for Spyker started early 2015 in our Bangkok Studio and early production started in September the same year in HongKong at SNF+ headquarters.
Operation Flow: Spyker was designed to be functional and compact for users. When not in use this trivet loves resting in any kitchen drawer, standing up in a jar or being suspended from a kitchen hook. When needed Spyker quickly unfolds into a 22cm large diameter even when operated with oven gloves thanks to its grooved ducts. Cleaning and washing is equally simple and safe, just hold it under the tap and leave it out for drying.
Team Members: Jonathan Lo
Prompong Hakk
Surakead Hemwimon