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DESIGN

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TABLE WARE

Venn Plate

Winner of the Collab Competition Awards 2024Naoto Fukasawa

Tabletop piece (used for dinnerware, serve-ware, or tabletop accessories) for the physical world that addresses the design concepts in the work of Naoto Fukasawa. By analyzing dinner rituals, an opportunity emerged to design an element that elevates the dining experience and leaves a lasting impression, dessert. The Venn diagram was chosen as the central design inspiration, symbolizing the merging of two people, worlds, or cultures, encouraging them to share, connect, and discover one another through a meaningful moment.

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Characteristics and inspiration considered in the process • Minimalist form and materials • User experience: functional, easy to use • Sense of delight; enjoyable to use • Elements of humanism • Ability to be manufactured

Inspired by the intersecting circles of a Venn diagram, “Venn” transcends the role of a traditional dessert plate, it’s a catalyst for connection. Designed for couples, this plate transforms dessert into an intimate ritual, where shared bites become shared moments, and each flavor strengthens the bond between two people. “Venn” invites you to slow down, to truly connect, and to savor both the sweetness of dessert and the closeness it brings.