The Green Spoon
Inspired by a simple plastic baby spoon from a dollar store, "The Green Spoon" project challenged me to reimagine its purpose without altering its form. The goal was to creatively redefine how this everyday object could be utilized, pushing the boundaries of conventional thinking and transforming its role in a novel and innovative way. This project shows my ability to think outside the box and highlights my conceptual design and problem-solving skills.
Project Objective
The Green Spoon project addresses the challenge of children spending excessive time indoors on screens and the need for more quality family time outdoors. Designed to inspire outdoor play and strengthen family bonds through nature-based activities, The Green Spoon emphasizes eco-friendliness and user-friendliness for both children and their caregivers..
Project Concept
The project addresses the issue of children spending too much time indoors on screens by introducing a gardening tool, “The Green Spoon,” designed for planting their own gardens. This biodegradable spoon doubles as a seed marker when a sticker is attached, and both the spoon and sticker naturally decompose as the plants grow. The packaging includes a select few of these stickers, featuring designs that help young children identify and learn about different fruits and vegetables, making the gardening process educational and engaging.
Companion Product
To complement The Green Spoon project, I developed a companion product: a tube of seeds with accompanying stickers. The stickers are designed to mark the location of each seedling. Once planted, the biodegradable spoon serves as a convenient stake for these markers, effectively integrating the spoon into the gardening process. Its use transforms the spoon into a practical tool for urban gardening, reinforcing the project’s theme of sustainable and creative reuse.