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A familiar tool, reconsidered
The opening form study reframes chopsticks as a deliberate object for a contemporary table.
Ao Chopsticks
A utensil concept that brings the gesture of chopsticks into contemporary fine dining.
Ao integrates chopsticks into Western fine-dining culture, reframing the act of eating through a deliberate gesture.
Role
Product Design | Exploration
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Holding gesture
In-hand views test how the integrated form changes grip, control and presentation.
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Form development
Drawings compare profiles and details before the geometry is resolved.
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Use
The final interaction remains recognisable while introducing a more composed dining gesture.