Moonlight Reverie 7 Ensemble de couteaux de cuisine by Xiao Quan Zhang

Moonlight Reverie 7 Ensemble de couteaux de cuisine by Xiao Quan Zhang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award d'Argent in Ustensiles de Cuisine Competition Category.

ArgentUstensiles de Cuisine· 2025

Moonlight Reverie 7 Ensemble de couteaux de cuisine

by Xiao Quan Zhang

Client: Zhang Xiao Quan

A' Design Award d'Argent Winner in Ustensiles de Cuisine Category

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The Design

About Moonlight Reverie 7 Ensemble de couteaux de cuisine

Moonlight Reverie 7 est un ensemble de couteaux de cuisine conçu pour les cuisiniers amateurs comme pour les chefs professionnels. L'ensemble couvre le tranchage, la découpe des os et l'épluchage, et les couteaux sont rangés dans un bloc doté d'emplacements ordonnés qui gardent le plan de travail bien net. Les lames sont réalisées en acier 50Cr15MoV avec un revêtement en polyméthylsiloxane et un traitement antimicrobien qui résistent à la corrosion et à la prolifération bactérienne. Le bloc, fabriqué en plastique PP et ABS, peut être démonté pour le nettoyage et intègre un aiguiseur, un support à ciseaux ainsi qu'une base renforcée assurant sa stabilité.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award d'Argent

Moonlight Reverie 7 Ensemble de couteaux de cuisine est lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent, une reconnaissance énormément prestigieuse décernée à des designs haut de gamme, superbes et impressionnants. Les lauréats Argent sont des œuvres tout à fait brillantes et extrêmement créatives qui illustrent l'expertise, le talent et la perspicacité remarquables de leurs concepteurs. Moonlight Reverie 7 Ensemble de couteaux de cuisine est censé être une œuvre merveilleuse, une vitrine de savoir-faire, remarquablement professionnelle et profondément innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent est une invention très notable et admirée, qui sert l'art, la science, le design et la technologie et en repousse les limites. Moonlight Reverie 7 Ensemble de couteaux de cuisine est une création très enviée qui éveille les désirs, apporte des sentiments positifs et suscite émerveillement et étonnement.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This kitchen knife set is designed for modern families and professional chefs who value a high quality of life. With its unique color blocking, carefully selected materials, and advanced antibacterial technology, it perfectly blends visual appeal with practical functionality, providing users with a safer, more convenient, and more efficient way of handling ingredients.
Dimensions & Packaging: 208mm*131mm*366mm
Tags: Kitchen knife set, Color blocking, Fast disassembly, Stable base, Streamlined handles, Efficient organization, Antibacterial and rust resistant, Multifunctional integration
Production Technology: Crafted from 50Cr15MoV steel known for its hardness and wear resistance, the knives stay sharp and durable over time. They feature a polymethylsiloxane coating and CVD antimicrobial technology to enhance corrosion resistance and prevent bacterial growth, ensuring hygiene and safety. The knife block uses PP material that resists heat and has high hardness, along with ABS plastic known for superior overall performance. This combination of materials provides stability and lasting durability.
Design Challenge: Traditional knife blocks are often bulky, difficult to clean, and can pose safety risks. To address these issues, this design prioritizes improving both convenience and safety of this knife set. The knife block incorporates a detachable design for easy and thorough cleaning, along with practical features like an integrated knife sharpener and a scissors holder to enhance usability. The reinforced base prevents the block from tipping or sliding during use, offering extra safety and peace of mind.
Research: With rising living standards and growing demands for quality lifestyles, traditional kitchen knives fail modern families who value both kitchen aesthetics and practicality. Issues like limited functionality, bulky blocks, mold susceptibility, and tricky cleaning are problematic. This knife set stands out with unique color blocking in left and right sections, plus multiple practical functions and a detachable feature for easy cleaning. Beyond utility, this design keeps the kitchen tidy and safe.
Inspiration: Focusing on the principles of simplicity, practicality, and health, this kitchen knife block features a smooth, rounded silhouette characterized by fluid lines, perfectly aligning with modern minimalist aesthetics. Its unique color scheme combines creamy white and warm beige tones, adding subtle yet striking visual depth to the design. This not only elevates its distinctiveness but also infuses any kitchen with a sense of warmth and understated elegance.
Project Duration: The design and development of this knife set began in Hangzhou in December 2024, and it is scheduled to be introduced to the Chinese market in June 2025.
Operation Flow: This knife set offers multiple functions such as slicing, chopping bones, and peeling to meet diverse food preparation needs. The slots are thoughtfully laid out for neat organization, eliminating hassles of cluttered countertops for efficient operation and a tidy kitchen space.
The streamlined handles fit perfectly in the hand, reducing fatigue during extended use. Balanced weight distribution makes the knives easier to use with precise, smooth control, enhancing the ease of food preparation.
Team Members: Baichuan Cheng,
Jiali Peng,
Zihan Li