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Spyker Trivet: Classic Lines, Contemporary Materials

Shakes introduces Spyker, a practical and beautiful trivet paying homage to vintage airplanes' propeller designs. The stainless steel ring adds a subtle touch of class to the overall colorful design, comfortably fitting into both modern and traditional homes.

Spyker is a practical and beautiful trivet inspired by its namesake propeller machine. The functional design features a fingertip duct, allowing quick opening and locking with a securing bump feedback. The closed design is sleek and easily stored away in your organizer or showcased on your tabletop.

The structural parts of Spyker are made from reinforced Nylon and covered with food-grade Silicone for instant heat absorption and protective anti-slipping on tabletops. The central highlight is made from Stainless Steel with a spun brushed finish.

Spyker measures 22cm across in length and 3cm in width at 10mm height. It can accommodate small and big pots beyond its own diameter.

Spyker was designed to be functional and compact for users. When not in use, this trivet loves resting in any kitchen drawer, standing up in a jar, or being suspended from a kitchen hook. When needed, Spyker quickly unfolds into a 22cm large diameter, even when operated with oven gloves thanks to its grooved ducts. Cleaning and washing is equally simple and safe, just hold it under the tap and leave it out for drying.

Design for Spyker started early 2015 in our Bangkok Studio, and early production started in September the same year in Hong Kong at SNF+ headquarters.

Our challenge was to create a trivet that could challenge the genius of a competitive product in the market. At the same time, we looked at the existing range of trivets that usually are defined into two categories, tabletop and compact. We opted for the compact choice because we idolized the idea of portability and out-of-the-way solutions. After benchmarking probably all available trivets, we realized how badly this category needed Design attention. Trivets were either too difficult to unfold with triple or quadruple legs and stiff joints or they failed to significantly reduce in size for convenient storage.

The creative challenge was the integration of the small mechanical locking feature and the feeling when the trivet unfolded and snapped into position. This mechanism was vital for the interaction between the user and the product and required reliability for prolonged use. We were also facing the conundrum of the usability of the product itself. From personal and observational insight, trivets aren’t always used for serving. We found trivets standing in as laptop stands as well as vase coasters. Ultimately, we aimed to create a Design that would speak to non-traditional users and inspire other creative usages.

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