Picaboo Ngwa Iri Nri Mmụta by CYD Terra is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ngwaahịa Nwa, Ụmụaka na Ụmụntakịrị Competition Category.

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Picaboo Ngwa Iri Nri Mmụta

by CYD Terra

Client: Cyd Terra

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Ngwaahịa Nwa Category

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The Design

About Picaboo Ngwa Iri Nri Mmụta

Picaboo bụ setịpụ ngwa iri nri mmụta e mere iji nyere ụmụntakịrị aka ịmalite iri nri n'onwe ha. E jikọtara aka na ndị ọkachamara na-agwọ ọrịa site n'ọrụ (occupational therapists) mepụta setịpụ a, ọ gụnyekwara efere e hulatara ehulata na ngwa iri nri yiri ọnụ nnụnụ. Ime ya e hulatara ehulata na-eso mmegharị nkịtị nke ịkpakọta nri, ya mere ọ na-adịrị mfe ịkpakọta nri. Ntọala silicone na-amịkọrọ nke a pụrụ iwepụ na-ejide efere ahụ n'elu ihe dị larịị, a pụkwara iwepụ ya ka nwatakịrị ahụ na-eto eto. E ji ígwè anaghị agba nchara nke 304 dị mma maka nri nwere mgbidi abụọ mee efere ahụ, nke na-akwado ịdị ọcha na idobe okpomọkụ. Nhazi a na-agba ume njide ziri ezi, nguzo kwụsiri ike na iri nri n'onwe onye.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Picaboo Ngwa Iri Nri Mmụta meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Picaboo Ngwa Iri Nri Mmụta ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Picaboo Ngwa Iri Nri Mmụta na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

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