Moonlight Reverie 7 Pūʻulu Pahi Kīhini by Xiao Quan Zhang

Moonlight Reverie 7 Pūʻulu Pahi Kīhini by Xiao Quan Zhang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Kala in Hoʻolālā Lako Hōʻoma, Pā ʻAi, Kiʻaha a me Lako Kuke Competition Category.

KalaLako Kuke· 2025

Moonlight Reverie 7 Pūʻulu Pahi Kīhini

by Xiao Quan Zhang

Client: Zhang Xiao Quan

A' Design Award Kala Winner in Lako Kuke Category

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Colors

The Design

About Moonlight Reverie 7 Pūʻulu Pahi Kīhini

He pūʻulu pahi kīhini ʻo Moonlight Reverie 7 i hana ʻia no ka poʻe kuke home a me nā kuke ʻoihana. Pili kēia pūʻulu i ka ʻokiʻoki, ke kāʻokiʻoki iwi a me ka ihi ʻana, a mālama ʻia nā pahi i loko o kahi poloka me nā puka i hoʻonohonoho pono ʻia e mālama ai i ka maʻemaʻe o ke pākaukau kīhini. Hana ʻia nā maka pahi me ke kila 50Cr15MoV me ka uhi polymethylsiloxane a me kahi hana kūʻē i nā meaola liʻiliʻi e pale ana i ka ʻāʻī a me ka ulu ʻana o ka bakteria. Hana ʻia ka poloka me ka ʻea PP a me ABS, hiki ke wehewehe ʻia no ka hoʻomaʻemaʻe ʻana, a komo pū me kahi mea hoʻokala pahi, kahi paʻa ʻūpā a me kahi kumu i hoʻoikaika ʻia no ke kūpaʻa.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kala

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Moonlight Reverie 7 Pūʻulu Pahi Kīhini i ka A' Design Award Kala, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kiʻekiʻe loa, nani a kupaianaha. He mau hana ʻālohilohi loa a hana noʻeau nui nā lanakila Kala e hōʻike ana i ka loea, ka makakoho a me ka ʻoi aku o ka noʻonoʻo o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Moonlight Reverie 7 Pūʻulu Pahi Kīhini he hana kupaianaha, kūlana ʻoi aku, ʻoihana kiʻekiʻe a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Kala he mea hoʻokumu kūpono loa, mahalo ʻia e hāʻawi i ka pōmaikaʻi a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. He mea i ʻeleu ʻia e nā mea he nui ka hoʻolālā Moonlight Reverie 7 Pūʻulu Pahi Kīhini e hoʻāla i ka makemake, lawe mai i nā manaʻo maikaʻi a hoʻāla i ka kamahaʻo a me ka mahalo.

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