Umami Containers

Project Brief:
to design a condiment set for Chinese urban homes that beautiful and function for the countertop to dining tabletop

How might we...
Protect and preserve condiments in an Asian kitchen with heavy oily fumes?

︎ Duration: 4 months
Year: 2020

My role:
Design Research & Strategy
Ideation & Conceptualisation
3D Modelling & Render
Design for Manufacture

With the growth of urban living and reduced kitchen space, condiments are often stored exposed on the countertop. Keeping the crowded countertop constantly clean and organized can be a challenge with the oily cooking fumes in Asian Kitchens.

The Umami 500ml (17oz) containers were created with a transparent PC/Tritan material, which resists staining and makes it easy to clean off oily cooking fumes that accumulate on the surface. The tight, spill-proof lid protects the contents from humidity, prolonging the freshness of the seasonings.

A dual-measurement spoon of 5ml (1 tsp) and 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) rests elevated on a recessed sidewall within the container for convenient access, keeping dirty fingers from contaminating the condiments.

The Umami is an attractive and multipurpose container that also fits perfectly in a drawer, in the fridge, or on the table.

The ‘Soy Server Gen 2’ and ‘Umami 500ml’ are an elegant pair; designed to serve the urban home, protecting and preserving condiments for hygienic, mess-free handling.