Klyv Kouto pou Timoun by Cristina Falcon

Klyv Kouto pou Timoun by Cristina Falcon is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Ajan in Pwodui Tibebe Competition Category.

AjanPwodui Tibebe· 2025

Klyv Kouto pou Timoun

by Cristina Falcon

Client: SKÅGFÄ The Scandinavian + Mediterranean Design House

A' Design Award Ajan Winner in Pwodui Tibebe Category

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The Design

About Klyv Kouto pou Timoun

Klyv se yon kouto egzonòmik ki fèt pou timoun ki gen de zan oswa plis, kreye pa designer Cristina Falcon. Lam li ki gen fòm kwen an aline ak ensteng natirèl pou koupe ti itilizatè yo genyen, sa favorize devlopman abilite motè yo ak konfyans nan kizin pandan l ap diminye risk aksidan. Kouto a ankouraje patisipasyon fanmi nan preparasyon repa, sa pwomove abitid alimantasyon an sante pandan l ap entegre materyèl dirab tankou polipropilèn ak 30 pousan pay ble ak anbalaj kraft san plastik. Klyv pèmèt timoun yo devlope abilite motè fen ak endepandans nan kizin, sa fè kwizin vin yon eksperyans amizan epi an sekirite.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Ajan

Klyv Kouto pou Timoun se yon ganyan A' Design Award Ajan, yon rekonesans ki gen yon prestij enmans yo bay design nivo siperyè, bèl anpil e enpresyonan. Ganyan Ajan yo se travay ki trè briyan e ki trè kreyatif ki montre ekspètiz, talan ak finès designer yo. Yo atann Klyv Kouto pou Timoun pou se yon bèl travay modèl, remakab nan pwofesyonalis e ki gen gwo inovasyon. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Ajan se yon envansyon trè remakab, admire ki pote benefis e ki pouse limit atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji. Klyv Kouto pou Timoun se yon kreyasyon anpil moun jalou ki reveye dezi, ki pote santiman pozitif e ki limen sipriz ak mèvèy.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Klyv is a one-of-a-kind knife designed specifically for children aged 2 to 4, addressing their unique motor skills and coordination challenges. Unlike traditional knives that require a sawing motion, Klyv wedge-shaped blade aligns with a child's natural instinct to press downward, reducing frustration and enhancing usability.
Dimensions & Packaging: product: 100 mm x 93 mm x 17.3 mm
Package: 180 mm x 145 mm x 30 mm
Material:
Blade :Coated stainless steal
Handle: 30% wheat straw and polypropylene
Tags: Klyv Kids Knife, skagfa Children Cooking Tool, Toddler-Friendly Knife, Ergonomic Kids Knife, Safe Kitchen Tools for Kids, Sustainable Kids Utensils, Child-Friendly Knife Design, Fine Motor Skill Development, Eco-Friendly Kitchenware, Healthy Eating for Kids
Production Technology: Made from stainless steel, Klyv ensures durability and safety while maintaining high product quality and attention to detail. Its handle is crafted from polypropylene, incorporating 30% wheat straw to reduce environmental impact. The 100% plastic-free kraft packaging reinforces its sustainable design. Klyv seamlessly blends functionality, elegance, and eco-conscious innovation, redefining safe and ergonomic kitchen tools for young learners.
Design Challenge: We faced significant challenges in maintaining a seamless connection between the blade and handle for a clean food cut. Factories resisted due to its complexity, often suggesting design changes or rejecting production. Ensuring viability for mass production while keeping costs affordable, without compromising quality, functionality, or durability, has been another major hurdle. Scaling this design proved far more complex than anticipated.
Research: We designed Klyv as an ergonomic knife for young children, aligning with their natural cutting instincts for safety, usability, and sustainability. Through prototyping and user testing with children aged 2 to 5, we confirmed its effectiveness allowing them to cut food by pressing down instead of sawing. Klyv polypropylene handle with 30% wheat straw and 100% plastic free kraft packaging reduce environmental impact while promoting motor skills, healthy eating, and family bonding.
Inspiration: Klyv was inspired by my experience as a mother witnessing my children's eagerness to join kitchen activities. I saw the need for a functional knife tailored for young users. My aim was to reduce the risks of traditional knives while promoting healthy eating, family bonding, and early culinary skills. Klyv empowers kids as young as two to safely participate in meal prep, enhancing motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and kitchen confidence
Project Duration: The project started in mid 2022 and finished january 2024
Operation Flow: The Klyv knife is carefully designed, focusing on the functionality and coordination of children aged two and above, both right-handed and left-handed. Recognizing that children are not yet familiar with the use of conventional knives and lack the necessary strength to cut effectively, this knife stands out for its ease of use and cleaning. It allows children to apply pressure safely with one or both hands, promoting the development of fine motor skills and independence in the kitchen from an early age. In summary, the Klyv knife is an accessible and effective tool for young ones on their path to culinary independence.
Patents: design registration
EUROPEAN UNION _ 015060533-0001 REGISTER_ 15/05/2024
USA, CANADA, UK_International Registration Number DM/242 124, filing date 11.11.2024
CHINA patent filling date 14-10-2024

TRADEMARK SKÅGFÄ
EUROPEAN UNION- UK 018188700 REGISTER 2020-05-22
USA registration number 7665755 Register 2025-01-28
CANADA_Aplication number 2321016 filing 2024-03-01
CHINA filling date 2024-10-10
Image Credits: Image #1,2,3,4,5 / photographer Cristina Falcon