Picaboo Tembiporu Ñembo'e Karuha by CYD Terra

Picaboo Tembiporu Ñembo'e Karuha by CYD Terra is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Brónse in Mitã'i Mba'epyru Jejapo Competition Category.

BrónseMitã'i Mba'epyru· 2026

Picaboo Tembiporu Ñembo'e Karuha

by CYD Terra

Client: Cyd Terra

A' Design Award Brónse Winner in Mitã'i Mba'epyru Category

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The Design

About Picaboo Tembiporu Ñembo'e Karuha

Picaboo ha'e peteĩ tembiporu karuha aty ñembo'erã ojejapóva oipytyvõ hag̃ua mitã michĩme oñepyrũ okaru ijehegui. Ko aty ojejapo pohãnohára katupyry (terapeuta okupasionál) ndive ha oguereko peteĩ ña'ẽmbe ikarẽva ha kuchara-tenedor pykasu jurúicha ijapopyre. Hyepy ikarẽva osegui pe jehupi tembi'u ñemongu'e ijeheguíva, upévare tembi'u ojejapyhy hasy'ỹvéva. Peteĩ base silikóna oñemboja'okuaáva ojoko pe ña'ẽmbe umi tenda joja ári ha ikatu oñemboyke mitã okakuaávo. Pe ña'ẽmbe ojejapo asero inoxidable 304 mokõi paréva, tembi'urã g̃uarãva, oipytyvõva potĩ ha haku ñeñongatúpe. Ko diseño omokyre'ỹ jejagarra hekopegua, ñeñemboguapy hekojojáva ha jekaru ijehegui.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Brónse

Picaboo Tembiporu Ñembo'e Karuha ohupyty A' Design Award Brónse, peteĩ ñehechakuaa heta prestigioso oñeme'ẽva diseño sobresaliente-pe ojekuaáva creatividad, ingenio ha astucia rupi. Umi ganador Brónse ha'e artefacto hábil ha creativo ohechaukáva experiencia, imaginación ha recurso umi diseñador-pe. Oñeha'ãrõ Picaboo Tembiporu Ñembo'e Karuha ha'eha peteĩ objeto ojehayhúva, admirado ha estimado, profesional ha innovador. Ko diseño ohupytýva A' Design Award Brónse ombojoaju mejor práctica arte, ciencia, diseño ha tecnología rehegua ha iporãiterei detalle rehe. Picaboo Tembiporu Ñembo'e Karuha ombohory necesidad, ohupyty ipotapy, ombovy'a sentimiento ha ohenói curiosidad.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Picaboo is an ergonomic dining system co-developed with occupational therapists to master toddlers' self-feeding. Its tilted bowl design aligns with a natural scooping trajectory, minimizing mealtime frustration. The set features a detachable suction base for stability across surfaces and adapts as the child grows. Made from food-grade materials, it combines safety with a functional aesthetic to promote independence and correct posture.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions:

Tilted Bowl: 130 mm (W) x 130 mm (D) x 69 mm (H); Base Diameter: 94 mm.

Spoon & Fork: 114 mm (L) x 28 mm (W) x 38 mm (H).

Technical Properties:

Materials: 304 Stainless Steel and High-Purity Silicone (Bowl); 304 Stainless Steel and Polypropylene (Cutlery).

Weight: Bowl 275g; Cutlery Set 60g.

Capacity: 500cc.

Temperature Resistance: Bowl -20°C to 220°C; Cutlery 5°C to 110°C.

Origin: Made in Taiwan.
Tags: Toddler tableware, Self-feeding, Occupational therapy design, 304 Stainless steel bowl, Silicone suction base, Ergonomic cutlery, Beak shaped spoon, Child development, Non-slip dining set, Made in Taiwan
Production Technology: Picaboo is crafted from premium 304 food-grade stainless steel and high-purity silicone. The bowl utilizes a precision-engineered double-wall stainless steel construction for optimal hygiene and temperature retention. A detachable, high-performance silicone suction base is integrated through a secure mechanical fit, ensuring the product is exceptionally durable and safe for long-term toddler use.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was balancing the organic "bird-shaped" ergonomic handle with mass production constraints. Maintaining the fluid, seamless curve required complex mold designs to ensure a single-piece construction with no dead corners for hygiene and easy cleaning. We navigated the limitations of food-grade plastics, ensuring structural integrity while meeting strict safety standards. The result successfully integrates therapeutic expertise into a safe, manufacturable, and intuitive tool for toddlers.
Research: Our exploratory study with 30 families and occupational therapists aimed to ease toddler self-feeding. Using behavioral observation and ergonomic testing, we found traditional utensils hinder developing motor skills. Insight led to our patented bird-shaped handle; its ergonomic curve guides correct grip naturally, aiding the future transition to pencil-holding. This innovation boosts child confidence and independence, offering a significant impact on early childhood development and design.
Inspiration: Picaboo is inspired by the transition to self-feeding. Co-developed with occupational therapists, it features "Beak" shaped cutlery to guide natural grip. The bowl’s dual-material design combines a rigid interior for scooping efficiency with a detachable silicone suction base for stability. This structural integration addresses motor skill challenges, providing an intuitive, secure interface for toddlers to build dining confidence.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2020 in Taipei and was officially completed in December 2022 in Taipei, Taiwan. Following its successful development and launch, the design was prominently exhibited at the Kind + Jugend (K+J) 2025, the leading international trade fair for baby and toddler equipment in Cologne, Germany. The research and prototyping phases were conducted locally in Taiwan to ensure the highest standards of ergonomic safety and functional excellence.
Operation Flow: Using Picaboo is intuitive for both parents and toddlers. First, the bowl is pressed onto a flat surface to activate the strong suction base, providing superior stability to prevent spills. The "Beak" cutlery is specifically designed to fit a child's natural grip, encouraging correct hand-to-mouth coordination. As the child grows, the suction base can be detached, transforming the set into a standard dining set that provides long-term value through early childhood.
Image Credits: CYD TERRA