Polish™ Stainless Steel Toddler Utensil Set
Light-weight Hollow Handle Stainless Steel Utensils for Big Kids
Brand: Munchkin
Launch: 2017
“Big on style but small enough for toddler mouths and hands, Polish stainless steel utensils give mealtime a much-needed upgrade.”
Helps toddlers transition to self-feeding with style and ease. They'll feel like grown-ups at the dinner table with stainless steel forks, spoons and knives designed with their safety and size in mind.
Parents love the neutral, goes-with-everything design and toddlers love elevating their status to "big kid." Everyone wins!
INSIGHT
“Stainless steel rules for kids' health—no chemicals transfer into food, just pure, clean eats.”
“My kids always want to mimic what I do.”
“Stainless steel retains its integrity for over 50 years.”
PROCESS
DEVELOPMENT
USER RESEARCH
Conducted hands-on testing sessions with toddlers using a variety of open market products to observe their interaction with each utensil, aiming to gain insights into usability, ergonomic advantages, and potential challenges.
PRODUCT RESEARCH
Conducted a comprehensive analysis by measuring and comparing utensils of different sizes to discern their respective advantages and disadvantages.
IDEATION
Explored as many ideas as possible through quick sketches and 2D illustrations .
COLLABORATED WITH INTERNS
Mentored and coached design interns during the design phase and collaborated on developing ideas. During this time, we explored ergonomics, materials, manufacturing methods, and finishes.
3D CAD
Based on research findings, detailed 3D CAD models were meticulously crafted using Solidworks, ensuring precision and accuracy in representation.
SAMPLE REVIEWS
A series of physical prototypes were meticulously crafted by manufacturer, each varying slightly in shapes and sizes, to undergo rigorous testing and thorough review of manufacturing qualities.
CMF
Color-material-finish specification was created for costing and sample making purposes.
PRODUCT VISUALS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL DRAWINGS
Created 2D and 3D visual assets for Sales presentations and instruction manuals.
BENEFITS & ACHIEVEMENTS
The utensils depart from traditional thin-stamped or heavily casted metal designs, instead featuring hollow handles for enhanced durability and versatility.
Engineered to withstand the rigors of toddlerhood and beyond, they seamlessly transform into dessert utensils, serving as both ice cream spoons and forks, as well as spread knives.
Every aspect of the design was meticulously considered, including weight distribution, ensuring stability even when left in a bowl.
The executives at Munchkin were highly impressed by the product's innovation and quality, leading to its inclusion in gift sets and premium packaging, making it a sought-after item for gifting occasions.
