Silver A' Design Award Winner 2025
A square-format photograph presents a young child engaged in food preparation, scanning from top to bottom reveals the scene's intimate domestic character. The background consists of a soft, neutral off-white wall creating an uncluttered backdrop that allows focus on the activity below. The child, appearing approximately three to four years of age, occupies the upper and central portions of the frame, their honey-gold hair catching soft warm light that suggests a nearby window. They wear a dusty rose long-sleeved garment with the comfortable drape of well-worn cotton, the color reminiscent of dried flower petals or sunset-touched clouds. The child's posture curves forward with concentrated attention, face directed downward toward their work, showing the soft curve of cheek and the sweep of fair eyelashes. Both small hands grip a cutting tool positioned at the composition's visual center, this implement presenting a distinctive triangular form in a cool blue-green shade like a robin's egg or pale sea glass, featuring an open handle loop through which small fingers thread for secure grip. Below the hands, a well-used wooden cutting board spans the width of the scene, its surface showing the warm golden-brown tones and varied grain patterns of natural wood that has served many meals, small stains and marks speaking to years of kitchen use. Scattered across this surface lies evidence of the child's work: bright red strawberry sections glistening with fresh moisture, their cut surfaces revealing pale interior flesh and tiny seeds, positioned toward the left. Creamy yellow-white banana rounds, smooth and soft in appearance, spread across the right portion. Fresh whole strawberries with their leafy green caps and a glimpse of celery stalks occupy the right edge, suggesting ingredients awaiting preparation. The lighting throughout feels gentle and warm, like morning sun filtered through curtains, creating an atmosphere of safety and purposeful calm.
Klyv is an ergonomic knife designed for children aged two and up, created by designer Cristina Falcon. Its unique wedge-shaped blade aligns with young users' natural cutting instincts, fostering motor skills and kitchen confidence while reducing accident risk. The knife encourages family participation in meal prep, promoting healthy eating habits while integrating sustainable materials like polypropylene with 30 percent wheat straw and plastic-free kraft packaging. Klyv enables children to develop fine motor skills and independence in the kitchen, making cooking a fun and safe experience.