Oiless: A Revolutionary Plate Design by Hongfeng Ni

Reducing Oil Intake Unconsciously with Innovative Tableware

Observing the common ways people naturally reduce additional oil or oily sauce from their food, Hongfeng Ni has ingeniously incorporated these actions into the design of a personal plate. The designer noticed that people often scrape food on the edge of the bowl, press food on the bottom of the bowl, or use rice to absorb oil. By integrating these functions into the plate's design, users can reduce oil intake without consciously changing their eating habits.

What sets the Oiless plate apart is its spiral bottom, replacing the traditional flat surface. This innovative design allows users to scrape, press, and absorb oily sauce, thereby reducing their oil intake. The plate's dimensions (184*184*13 mm) with fillets make it easy to store and clean, further enhancing its practicality.

Produced using ceramics and compression technology, the Oiless plate is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. The design project, which began in China in April 2017 and concluded in Milan in February 2019, reflects a blend of Chinese aesthetics and Italian craftsmanship.

The design process involved meticulous user observation to understand and incorporate natural ways people avoid oily sauce. The challenge was to analyze and summarize these habits and integrate them into a simple yet effective design. The result is a product that enhances the quality of eating by reducing oil in meals, all while keeping the process unconscious and enjoyable.

The Oiless plate has been recognized for its innovative design, winning the Golden A' Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware, and Cookware Design Award in 2019. This prestigious award is granted to outstanding creations that reflect the designer's prodigy and wisdom, embodying extraordinary excellence and significantly impacting the world with their desirable characteristics.