Silicone Training Utensils Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Cov Twj Pub Mos Ab Noj by Chris Marzuola is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Khoom Siv Menyuam Mos, Menyuam Yaus thiab Menyuam Competition Category.
NyiajKhoom Siv Menyuam· 2021
Silicone Training Utensils Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Cov Twj Pub Mos Ab Noj
Client: Tiny Twinkle
A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Khoom Siv Menyuam Category
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About Silicone Training Utensils Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Cov Twj Pub Mos Ab Noj
Cov Twj Kawm Pub Noj Silicone yog ib teev diav rawg thiab diav pub mos ab uas tsim los rau cov mos ab pib noj mov rau lawv tus kheej. Lub cev tsim los rau tes me thiab tso cai muaj peb txoj hauv kev tuav, uas txhawb kev siv. Cov twj tuav tau ncig lub cev sab nraud, hauv qhov tho nruab nrab, lossis los ntawm lub kawg hauv xib teg. Ib qho kev tiv thaiv txaus tshuab tau ntxiv rau kev nyab xeeb. Cov twj yog ua los ntawm silicone qib khoom noj, ib yam khoom uas tsis ua allergic thiab ruaj khov nrog cov nqaij mos uas maj mam rau pos hniav. Kev ntxuav ua tau ntawm tes lossis hauv lub tshuab ntxuav tais diav.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Nyiaj
Silicone Training Utensils Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Cov Twj Pub Mos Ab Noj yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Silicone Training Utensils Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Cov Twj Pub Mos Ab Noj xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Silicone Training Utensils Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Cov Twj Pub Mos Ab Noj yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- These Silicone Training Utensils are designed specifically for tiny hands with multiple options for grasping. The design encourages use and helps with little ones that are new to independent eating. The training utensils are flexible and resilient, with a soft, rubber-like texture that is pleasant to the touch and gentle on babies gums. The unique design has an integrated choke guard for additional safety. The material is hypoallergenic and durable, easy to clean by hand or in the dishwasher.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The single utensil measures 38 mm x 35 mm x 84 mm. The packaged set measures 120 mm x 36 mm x 160 mm.
- Tags
- baby utensils, baby spoon, silicone baby spoon, silicone baby utensils, baby training spoon
- Production Technology
- This design is made of 100% Food Grade Silicone. The material is hypoallergenic and durable, an excellent choice for this product as it is safe for babies. A sample mold was created at the factory so that we could test the product with numerous babies. Slight changes were made after testing and a final mold was cast for mass production.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge was in creating a functional sample design to test with babies. Sample molds needed to be created, adding extra cost and time. Each mold added an additional 30 days minimum. The test sample needed to be created from the actual silicone material to truly test its functionality in the hands of a live baby. Once this was finalized official safety testing could proceed as safety is one of our highest concerns.
- Research
- The initial research on this product was in studying videos of babies eating. I also spent time in person with my twin nephews watching them eat using various utensils and even their own hands. I wanted this design to feel natural and also to not be limited to being held in only one way. I wanted it to feel like a natural tool the baby would want to use when trying to eat. I researched what was currently on the market and saw that it was lacking in both material and design. I realized both these things would be crucial in producing a successful product.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for this product came from my twin nephews. I wanted a better product for them to use when learning to feed themselves. I wanted something that a baby would want to use naturally, something that was more universal, no matter if they were left or right handed. The product also needed to be extremely safe, this was one of the top considerations in the design. The silicone material was a perfect choice to pair with the unique shape. I'm very pleased with the success of this design.
- Project Duration
- The product development started in March 2019. The product was brought to market in February 2020 in Arizona.
- Operation Flow
- This product is designed for tiny hands to hold. It can be held three different ways. 1) the baby can grasp the outside of the body of the utensil 2) the baby can grasp within the hollow center of the body 3) the baby can grasp from the end of the utensil and hold it in their palm. The product design paired with the silicone material makes it a superior product in both use and safety.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Tiny Twinkle Inc, 2019
- Image Credits
- Image #1 Photographer Kacy Hughes, 2020
Image #2 Photographer Kacy Hughes, 2020
Image #3 Photographer Kacy Hughes, 2020
Image #4 Photographer Kacy Hughes, 2020
Video Credits: Roko Films, 2020
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