Hazuto
Cutting and Serving Board for hazuto
Hazuto is a fresh aesthetic on the ubiquitous kitchen board space. A brushed metal rim binds the board, protecting it from warping, splitting, knocks and drops. The metal-wood combination is a pleasing new tactile experience. The warmth of the wood contrasts with the austere stainless steel frame. The screws are characteristically placed to complete an industrial sensibility. A negative corner-space forms a handy hook. The singular shape is preserved, absent of unnecessary distractions or additions. The result is an efficient, clean, two-tone form that’s as eye-catching as it is ergonomic.
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Offering a diversity of language options for Hazuto translations: Дошка Для Апрацоўкі І Сервіроўкі BE, ڪٽڻ ۽ ڪم ڪرڻ وارو بورڊ SD, কাটিং এবং পরিবেশন বোর্ড BN, Vavaeina Ma Tautua Laupapa SM, Daska Za Sečenje I Posluživanje BS, Даска За Сечење И Послуживање SR, Дъската За Рязане И Сервиране BG, Bòrd Gearraidh Is Frithealaidh GD, ဘုတ်အဖွဲ့ကိုဖြတ်တောက်ခြင်းနှင့်ထမ်းဆောင် MY, Kutema Nekushandira Bhodhi SN, El Tauler De Tallar I Servir CA, කැපීම සහ සේවය කිරීම SI, Kudula Ndi Kutumikira Bolodi NY, Krájacia A Servírovacia Doska SK, 切菜板 ZH, Plošča Za Rezanje In Serviranje SL, Cunsigliu Di Cutà È Serve CO, Goynta Iyo U Adeegida Guddiga SO, Daska Za Rezanje I Posluživanje HR, Ho Seha Le Ho Sebeletsa Boto ST, Krájecí A Servírovací Deska CS, La Tabla Para Cortar Y Servir ES, Skære- Og Serveringsbræt DA, Motong Sareng Porsi Dewan SU, Snij- En Serveerplank NL, Kukata Na Kutumikia Bodi SW, Tranĉi Kaj Servi Tabulon EO, Skär- Och Serveringsbräda SV, Lõikelaua Lõikamine Ja Serveerimine ET, வெட்டுதல் மற்றும் சேவை பலகை TA, Leikkuulauta Ja Tarjoilu FI, కట్టింగ్ మరియు సర్వింగ్ బోర్డు TE, La Planche À Découper Et À Servir FR, Буридан Ва Хизмат TG, O Taboleiro De Corte E Servizo GL, กระดานตัดและเสิร์ฟ TH, ჭრის და მომსახურე დაფა KA, Tagta Kesmek We Hyzmat Etmek TK, Schneide- Und Servierbrett DE, Ang Pagputol At Paghahatid Ng Board TL, Η Κοπή Και Η Σερβίρισμα EL, Kesme Ve Servis Tahtası TR, કટીંગ અને સર્વિંગ બોર્ડ GU, Такта Кисү Һәм Хезмәт Күрсәтү TT, Koupe Ak Sèvi Tablo A HT, كېسىش ۋە مۇلازىمەت تاختىسى UG, Yankan Da Jirgi HA, Дошка Для Різання Та Сервірування UK, קרש חיתוך והגשה HE, بورڈ کاٹنے اور پیش کرنے والے UR, कटिंग एंड सर्विंग बोर्ड HI, Chiqib Ketish Va Xizmat Qilish Taxtasi UZ, A Daraboló És Kiszolgáló Táblák HU, Thớt Và Thớt Phục Vụ VI, Papan Potong Dan Saji ID, Bwrdd Torri A Gweini CY, Cutting and Serving Board EN, Bord Gearrtha Agus Freastail GA, Snij- En Opslachplank FY, Ịkpụ Na Ije Ozi Osisi IG, Ukusika Kwaye Ukhonze Ibhodi XH, Klippa Og Þjóna Borð IS, קאַטינג און סערווינג ברעט YI, Tagliere E Servire Tavola IT, Gige Ati Igbimọ Iranṣẹ YO, カッティングとサービングボード JA, Ukusika Nokusebenzela Ibhodi ZU, Papan Nglereni Lan Ngladeni JV, 切菜板 ZY, ಕತ್ತರಿಸುವುದು ಮತ್ತು ಬಡಿಸುವುದು ಬೋರ್ಡ್ KN, Ang Pagputol Ug Pagsilbi Sa Board CEB, Кесу Және Қызмет Көрсету Тақтасы KK, Ka ʻoki ʻana A Me Ka Lawelawe ʻana ʻo HAW, ការកាត់និងការបម្រើក្រុមប្រឹក្សាភិបាល KM, Txiav Thiab Ua Haujlwm Pab Pawg HMN, Gukata No Gutanga Ikibaho RW, Кесүү Жана Тейлөө Тактасы KY, 커팅 및 서빙 보드 KO, Birrîn Û Karûbarê Panelê KU, Cutting Et Servientes Tabula LA, Opzedeelen An Zerwéiere Board LB, ການຕັດແລະຮັບໃຊ້ກະດານ LO, Pjaustymo Ir Patiekimo Lenta LT, Griešanas Un Pasniegšanas Dēlis LV, Таблата За Сечење И Сервирање MK, Fanapaharana Sy Fanompoana MG, Memotong Dan Menghidangkan Papan MS, കട്ടിംഗും സെർവിംഗ് ബോർഡും ML, Bord Tat-Tqattigħ U Li Jservi MT, Te Tapahi Me Te Poari Mahi MI, कटिंग आणि सर्व्हिंग बोर्ड MR, Хайчлах, Үйлчлэх Самбар MN, काट्ने र सेवा NE, Skjære- Og Serveringsbrett NO, କାଟିବା ଏବଂ ପରିବେଷଣ ବୋର୍ଡ OR, Sny- En Opdienbord AF, ਕੱਟਣ ਅਤੇ ਪਰੋਸਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਬੋਰਡ PA, Prerja Dhe Shërbimi I Bordit SQ, تخته برش و سرویس FA, ሰሌዳውን መቁረጥ እና ማገልገል AM, Deska Do Krojenia I Serwowania PL, لوح التقطيع والتقديم AR, د تختې پرې کول او خدمت کول PS, Կտրումը և Սպասարկումը Տախտակ HY, Cortar E Servir Tábua PT, Kəsmə Və Xidmət Lövhəsi AZ, Tăierea Și Servirea Plăcii RO, Ebaki Eta Zerbitzatzeko Mahaia EU, Разделочная И Сервировочная Доска RU, to suit your project's needs.
Hazuto Cutting and Serving Board Media Articles
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Unique Properties
Wood boards with metal elements or handles are not new. But fit a one-piece steel rim around it, create a corner nook, and you have an on-trend package that works as well as it looks. The aesthetic differentiators here are efficiency and form. No separate handle to disrupt the singular rectangular flow. Functionally, the rim prolongs warping. Knocks and drops are insulated. The austere stainless steel rim contrasts with the warm wood. The screws are characteristically placed to complete an industrial sensibility, communicating sturdiness. This two-tone form is clean and eye catching.
Tags
kitchen, cutting, serving, board, wood, hazuto
Production Technology
Black Walnut is selected for the wood type, due to its perfectly moderate hardness (Janka index 1010) that doesn't dull knives nor easily dent. A rich dark colour elevates the board beyond your everyday bamboo board. Edges are carefully rounded for durability and handling comfort. Food-grade 304 stainless steel is used for the rims and screws, to be long lasting and corrosion resistant. The rim has been brushed and polished multiple times, achieving a brushed effect that renders any welds miraculously invisible.
Design Challenge
The concept simplicity and execution are the most challenging parts. It was not easy to fit the metal rim to be in full contact with the board, especially the corners. Our benchmark was always to have the rim in one continuous piece, as a demonstration of workmanship. We spent a long time testing options to ensure welding spot is invisible. Of many, only one metalworking supplier achieved our satisfaction. The market variety is a benefit (for research) and a difficulty (to be original). To excite users in an over-saturated category is hard, but our design was readily accepted by our testers.
Project Duration
Project started in October 2019, with final design completed by December 2019 and first batch samples made by 2020 January.
Operation Flow
No instruction manuals need to be included for the endless uses of this versatile board! Hazuto board can be used for everyday cutting, or for serving bread, cheese, salad, fruits, steak. On display, it can be hung up or used as a table condiment tray for complementing most atmospheres.
Research
Research: Online channels (e.g amazon, hktvmall), social media channels, industry reports. Methodologies: Product Value radar chart, Aesthetic mapping, competitive analysis, small focus group meetings. Impact on design: size to be small for space-conscious urban kitchens, but big enough for needs of small family. Material to be decorative and high performance (hardness, shape stability). Market analysis suggested to consider gifting, serving, decorating functions as well as everyday cutting. Warping is common issue so the screw locations are chosen to delay warping.
Inspiration
I was partly inspired by the endless technology product varieties that seemed to encompass us now. I am drawn to some of their use of contrasting metallic elements, to bold visual results. The concept culminated from a daydreaming moment, where I thought a chopping board bound by a metal rim could look engaging and robust. Coming from a metal works background myself helped inform the rim specs. Deep dive into online retailers and industry reports gave us user expectations and trends. We ended up prototyping different materials, adjusting dimensions and features before we were happy.
Project Overview
Hazuto Cutting and Serving Board has been a Bronze winner in the Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Image Credits
For design images and photos please credit Tom Chan & Melanie Man.
Bronze Recognition
Tom Chan & Melanie Man was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Hazuto Cutting and Serving Board.
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