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AI generated these plate designs using hyper-local waste materials

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When you think of plates, you probably think of its functionality first and then design second. For most people, as long as they can eat food off of it, it’s fine. But there are also people who place a lot of effort into finding the perfect plate design to match their aesthetics or their preference. What if you could have plates that are designed and made from materials that are indigenous or at least abundant in your specific location?

Designer: Space10 and Oio Studio

A speculative series called Products of Place is made up of plate designs that were generated from AI chat tool ChatGPT and AI image-based tool Midjourney. It was able to generate designs for more than 100 cities so you see various plates with unique designs and made from materials that range from cute to absurd to ridiculous, but always creative. The materials chosen for each city is hyper-local and is based on what materials are abundant in each location. The actual design of the plate is also based on the locality and the material.

“Products today no longer represent the place where they are made and used. Instead, they are the result of global industrial production and distribution,” says Zenner. “Products of Place visualizes a near-future where AI can support designers to make better material choices and rebalance our relationship with the planet, working with what is locally abundant.”

ChatGPT was able to come up with materials ranging from construction waste, residues from resident plants and animals, as well as materials from what is manufactured in that location. Some of the materials that were suggested inlcuded salmon bones, auto parts, sorghum waste, alpaca wool, electronic waste, to simple materials like plastic, bamboo, rubble, foam, paper waste, seashells etc.

Obviously, not all these designs can actually be made into actual, usable plates. There are a lot of considerations including the viability and the sanitation. Would you really want to eat out of a plate made from panda poop? But it is an interesting experiment to challenge what materials are normally used for products like plates and also to have a conversation about commodification and re-using product waste. Let’s see which of these designs can actually be made into plates eventually.

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A sleek detachable handle transforms this iron frying pan into a handsome plate

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There’s nothing more appetizing than seeing a scrumptious meal placed in an eye-catching arrangement on your plate. While all food ends up the same way in our bellies, making a good first impression is not something that should be taken for granted. Chefs take great care when arranging food on plates, but those of us who cook at home might not have the same talent. Or perhaps you simply want to cut out the middle man and just eat immediately after a meal has been cooked. Whichever way you want it to go, this iron frying pan and plate in one lets you do exactly that and in a beautiful design that embodies Japanese minimalism.

Designers: TENT and Fujita Metal

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It might sound ridiculous at first. Why would anyone want to eat out of a frying pan in the first place? Of course, that question is valid if you only consider those large, messy, and sticky frying pans in everyone’s kitchens. JIU, however, is different. You could almost say that it’s a plate that you can cook your food on or a frying plate with a removable handle. Whatever you call it, it’s definitely a novel way to look at cooking and eating.

Part of the secret of what makes this proposition both possible and even attractive is the uncoated, thick iron plate that makes up the body of the plate or frying pan. Thanks to this material, you can cook food slowly under low heat, never letting natural juices go to waste and keeping the crispiness of the ingredients inside. And since you don’t have to transfer the food from pan to plate, you can enjoy your meal while it’s warm.

Of course, one of the reasons why people will think it’s crazy to eat from a frying pan is because of the cookware’s handle that will undoubtedly get in the way. This is easily solved with an innovative, patent-pending design that’s genius in its simplicity. The sliding mechanism will let you easily attach and detach that wooden handle as needed, latching securely onto the wide rim of the plate to give stability when lifting the metal vessel, never touching the food at any point.

As a frying pan, the JIU isn’t “seasoned” or treated, so it’s ready to use right out of the packaging. It’s stick-resistant and easy to clean, so you don’t even need detergent to wash off remnants on the pan. Best of all, it looks quite stylish in its minimalism, the dark iron surface letting the colors of the food really pop out. Now you no longer have to worry about styling your food after transferring it to your plate because your plate is the same pan you cooked your food on. With this iron frying plate, cooking and eating become one.

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Robotic dishwasher saves restaurants from drudgery

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Restaurants and other eateries are facing a shortage of dishwashers, and for understandable reasons -- it's inglamorous work with low pay. Dishcraft, at least, thinks robots can fill that gap. It just revealed a robotic dishwasher intended to clean...

The Eatense Digital-plate Brings UX Design to the Culinary World

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Studies show that the color of the plate can often change your perception of how food tastes. For example, serving desserts on a white plate can enhance their sweetness by making their colors seem more saturated… and that tricks your brain into thinking they’re sweeter! In 1957 marketing pioneer Louis Cheskin reported that adding 15 percent more yellow to green in 7UP cans caused consumers to perceive the soft drink as having a more lemony-limey flavor. That’s probably why Sprite, although clear, comes in a colored bottle… or why desserts are designed to look so pretty. Appearance and plating can alter your perception of taste, and is a great way to improve the UX of the food tasting (for the lack of a better term)!

Now imagine you’ve got yourself a delicious tenderloin, and the option of a simple plastic plate, versus a gentle grill with burning embers below. Undoubtedly, a smokey, ember-y plate would help accentuate the steak’s flavor, while a boring plastic plate would simply be a blank canvas that wouldn’t do much to augment the steak’s taste. While you can’t set up a grill with burning embers every time you want to eat a steak, the Eatense plate helps set the ambiance.

The Eatense is a serving-plate with a dynamic display underneath. Built explicitly for serving food, the display is built to withstand heat and is water-proof, but most importantly, it helps create the perfect canvas for your meal. Whether it’s a bamboo texture for plating dimsums, or a decorative candy plate for a cake or a pastry, or even a chargrill for that steak, the Eatense makes your food look perfect, and taste perfect too.

The Eatense plate comes bundled with an Eatense app that lets you choose patterns, textures, or animations to display on the plate. You can even use the plate to guide people through a gastronomic experience by listing ingredients, or by telling people what to eat first. Conversely, the plate can also be customized to display a personalized text message like a birthday wish, the name of the person who ordered the food (like Starbucks for plates) or even a message from the chef. The plates are hermetically sealed and can be easily washed like regular dishes. They even come with a protective upper layer that resists heat and prevents scratching by cutlery. The plates charge wirelessly too, allowing you to dock them on their charging base when not in use.

Plating and presentation form a major part of the gastronomic experience, and can often be the difference between a great meal and an average one. The Eatense helps build the experience your food and your palate deserve, by being a powerful presentation tool. Ideal for restaurants, gatherings, special occasions, or even to gift friends who love cooking and food prep, the Eatense helps take food that one step further. By making desserts taste sweeter, salads taste fresher, meats taste smokier, and enhance the cultural and gastronomical relevance of any food you eat!

Designer: EATENSE

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Eatense is the world’s first customizable plate. Equipped with a digital display and a smartphone app, it allows you to personalize your plate with tons of unique designs and photos.

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With Eatense, you can plate food like a chef! Well plated food looks delicious and brings out the joy of dining together.

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Surprise your guests with a custom message during their meals and make special occasions even more memorable.  You can leave a message on the screen like, “Happy Birthday,” “Happy Mother’s Day,” and “I love you.”

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Perfect for Restaurants.

Eatense can display texts or food information on the screen. For instance, you can show your guests what the ingredients are and where they originate from. It enhances your guests’ dining experience.

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With the Eatense app, you can change the plate design instantly. The app is available for download on both Android and Apple smartphone devices.

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Water-resistant. All of Eatense’s features come sealed within a waterproof body. It can be washed like other dishes.

Wireless-charging. It’s easy to charge. Just place it on the wireless charging pad.

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Do better than just a paper plate

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The Oryza sounds like the name of a Pokemon, but in all honesty, it’s something simple, beautiful, and let’s not forget useful. The Oryza is an origami plate that allows you to binge on the go. Its design makes it ideal for any food (unless its soup!), and the size, well all you need is a larger or smaller paper!

Designer: Creativeans

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Ultimate Bachelor Crockery

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Given the theme of Bachelorhood (my previous article being about the bachelor’s favorite Multikettle) the next must-have for any bachelor dining space is the Plate-Oh. What is it, you ask? Remember the episodes of Scooby Doo where the gang would pull off the captured villain’s mask to find another mask underneath? Then they’d pull that one off too, and the next and the next till they finally reached the culprit’s face? The Plate-Oh is somewhat similar in principle, except it’s an absolute boon to society. Made of loads of Biodegradable disposable paper sheets compressed together, the plate makes washing dishes a chore of the past. Just peel off the dirty paper layer once you’re done eating to reveal a spanking new layer of paper underneath, waiting to be loaded with all the food your heart desires!

Au Revoir, dishwashers! You won’t be missed!

Designer: Sahar Madanat Haddad

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