Spyker Trivet by Prompong Hakk is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award Platinamu in Meafale Umukuka Competition Category.

PlatinamuMeafale Umukuka· 2016

Spyker Trivet

by Prompong Hakk

Client: Snf+

A' Design Award Platinamu Winner in Meafale Umukuka Category

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The Design

About Spyker Trivet

O le Spyker o se fa'ata'ita'iga aoga ma matagofie e fa'aosoina e fa'ata'ita'iga o va'alele tuai. O le Spyker trivet e tuʻufaʻatasia laina masani ma mea faʻaonapo nei. O le mama u'amea e fa'aopoopoina ai se pa'i fa'apitoa o le vasega i le fa'ata'ita'iga fa'ata'ita'i ma fetaui lelei i fale fa'aonaponei ma fa'aleaganu'u. O le mamanu fa'atinoina o lo'o fa'aalia ai se ala o le tamatamai lima e mafai ai e le tagata fa'aoga ona tatala vave le trivet e tusa lava pe fai totigilima umu. A le fa'aaogaina, e fiafia le trivet e malolo i so'o se pusa umukuka, tu i luga i totonu o se fagu po'o le tautau fa'amau mai le matau umukuka.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Platinamu

O le A' Design Award Platinamu na manumalo ai Spyker Trivet, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu e moni lava ona ese, matagofie ma mataʻina. O ē manumalo i le Platinamu o mea ofoofogia o le faatufugaga, o molimau o tapulaʻa o le mafaufau fatufatuaʻi, ma e faaalia ai le tomai faapolofesa e le mafaatusalia ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina nei mamanu e avea ma galuega sili ona lauiloa e faamatalaina ai le matagofie o le vaitaimi, saunoa i le manuia o le sosaiete ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Spyker Trivet e faaalia ai se tulaga maoaʻe o le lelei ma e leai se mea e fesiligia, e faia ai e le lalolagi se nofoaga e sili atu ona lelei i ona uiga aogā ma taua. Spyker Trivet o se galuega na manumalo i le A' Design Award Platinamu e fafagu ai manaʻoga, faaosofia, faaoloa ai le fiafia, ma tupu ai le fiafia tele.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Spyker is a practical and beautiful trivet inspired by its namesake propeller machine. The functional design features a fingertip duct which allows you to quickly open the trivet and locks with a securing bump feedback. The closed design is sleek and easily stored away in your organizer or showcased on your tabletop.
Dimensions & Packaging: Spyker measures 22cm across in length and 3cm in width at 10mm height. It can accommodate small and big pots beyond its own diameter.
Tags: Spyker, Trivet, SNF+,SNF, Wiko, shakesbkk
Production Technology: The structural parts of Spyker are made from reinforced Nylon and covered with food grade Silicone for instant heat absorption and protective anti slipping on table tops. The central highlight is made from Stainless Steel with spun brushed finish.
Design Challenge: The creative challenge was the integration of the small mechanical locking feature and the feeling when the trivet unfolded and snapped into position. This mechanism was vital for the interaction between user and product and required reliability for prolonged use. We were also facing the conundrum of the usability of the product itself. From personal and observational insight trivets aren’t always used for serving. We found trivets standing in as laptop stands as well as vase coasters. Ultimately we aimed to create a Design which would speak to non-traditional users and inspire other creative usages.
Research: Our challenge was to create a trivet that could challenge the genius of a competitive product in the market. At the same time we looked at the existing range of trivets that usually are defined into two categories, table top and compact. We opted for the compact choice because we idolized the idea of portability and out of the way solutions. After bench-marking probably all available trivets we realized how badly this category needed Design attention. Trivets were either too difficult to unfold with triple or quadruple legs and stiff joints or they failed to significantly reduce in size for convenient storage.
Inspiration: Paying homage to the propeller designs of vintage airplanes the Spyker trivet combines classic lines with contemporary materials. The stainless steel ring adds a subtle touch of class to the overall colorful design and comfortably fits into both modern and traditional homes.
Project Duration: Design for Spyker started early 2015 in our Bangkok Studio and early production started in September the same year in HongKong at SNF+ headquarters.
Operation Flow: Spyker was designed to be functional and compact for users. When not in use this trivet loves resting in any kitchen drawer, standing up in a jar or being suspended from a kitchen hook. When needed Spyker quickly unfolds into a 22cm large diameter even when operated with oven gloves thanks to its grooved ducts. Cleaning and washing is equally simple and safe, just hold it under the tap and leave it out for drying.
Team Members: Jonathan Lo
Prompong Hakk
Surakead Hemwimon