The project brief consisted in developing a tableware product capable of generating physical, psychological or cognitive discomfort; following a long research phase, we decided to work on a particular form of social discomfort, a discomfort linked to the performance of actions considered impolite.
This is how Maleducatools were born: a line of objects aimed at ironically debunk some of the habits judged to be most improper at the dining table.
The aim is to provocatively acclaim natural ‘rudeness’ at the dining table through new objects which, by function or form, insert behaviours judged to be incorrect into everyday life, replacing alternatives considered normal and socially accepted.
Spit is a personal container for throwing the seeds of fruit or olives during their consumption.
It is placed on the table at the diner’s seat to accompany the diner throughout the meal.
Spit consists of two parts, an inner (made of TECAPET) and an outer part (made of ceramic), held together by a bayonet joint.
The inner one can be rotated to open and close the hole and can be pulled downwards to be emptied and cleaned of discarded seeds.
Ceramic
Tecapet
Spit consists of two parts, an inner and an outer part, held together by a bayonet joint.
The inner one can be rotated to open and close the hole and can be pulled downwards to be emptied and cleaned of discarded seeds.
Spit can be used during aperitifs or at the end of a meal.
The user opens it by rotating the the inner part.
And can then spit the seeds into the opening.
Pick is the alternative to the boring toothpick; just like putting a ring on it, this handy tool is worn on the finger and, using the sharp tip, you can remove any leftover food from your teeth, just like a fingernail.
Pick is the alternative to the boring toothpick; just like putting a ring on it, this handy tool is worn on the finger and, using the sharp tip, you can remove any leftover food from your teeth, just like a fingernail.
Pick can be used on either the right or left hand and fits different finger sizes thanks to the open ring and the elasticity of the material.
Pick is made of TECAPET, an elastic and friction wear resistant polymeric material, so that it can withstand rubbing without getting worn or damaging the tooth surface.
Pick can be used on either the right or left hand and fits different finger sizes thanks to the open ring and the elasticity of the material.
It’s made of TECAPET, an elastic and friction wear resistant polymeric material, so that it can withstand rubbing without getting worn or damaging the tooth surface.
After the meal, food residues may be stuck between the teeth.
Pick is worn on the user’s finger.
Then it is used as if it were an extension of its own nail.
Sip is a spoon that, thanks to its recessed sides, ensures that the lips never come into full contact with the collected liquid, so that you are forced to enjoy a soup with the annoying slurping sound making all the diners disgusted.
Sip is made of ceramic and has a very long handle which enables the user to choose between two different grips.
Sip is made of ceramic and has a very long handle which enables the user to choose between two different grips.
Sip is dipped in the soup.
It is then brought to the mouth and forces the user to sip the soup by slurping.
When not in use, Sip can be placed on the edge of the plate.
It is not clear whether or not it is permissible to mop up the dish with bread, but it is certainly not permitted to do it with the finger. Pick is a tool that is worn on fingers, and allows the user to mop up the dish (or to do the italian “scarpetta”) with the fingers without getting dirty.
It is not clear whether or not it is permissible to mop up the dish with bread, but it is certainly not permitted to do it with the finger. Pick is a tool that is worn on fingers, and allows the user to mop up the dish (or to do the italian “scarpetta”) with the fingers without getting dirty.
Lick is made of silicone to fit the user’s fingers (index and middle fingers) and the surface of the dish. Lick covers only the last two phalanges so as not to hinder the movement of the fingers.
The side extension acts as a ramp to collect the sauces more easily from the dish surface and hold them for bringing them to the mouth.
Lick is made of silicone to fit the user’s fingers (index and middle fingers) and the surface of the dish. Lick covers only the last two phalanges so as not to hinder the movement of the fingers.
The side extension acts as a ramp to collect the sauces more easily from the dish surface and hold them for bringing them to the mouth.
Lick is inserted at the index and middle finger at the end of the meal.
It is used to collect sauces left on the plate.
Then it is brought to the mouth and licked.
MALEDUCATOOLS
Laboratorio di Design del Prodotto Industriale
Politecnico di Milano
Project made with:
Nicolas Arguedas
Florinda Aurelia Marchini
Isabella Pianta
2019
