Classification
Description
A square colander that can be stored flat and folded at 12 pre-formed seams into shape for use. The board has been injection moulded in polypropylene in one operation profiting from that material's ability to create living hinges. The folding colander was first made in 2010, this example dates from 2013. It received the Red Dot Design Award, from Design Center North Rhine Westphalia for exceptional product and communication design. The design company DesignWright was founded by the brothers Adrian and Jeremy Wright. Dimensions below refer to the colander when flat, it is 1400 high, 270mm wide and 220mm deep when folded.
Designers & Manufacturers
Inscriptions
moulded: "Joseph Joseph. Designed by DesignWright. Patent application pending. Made in China. " (underside)
printed: "Joseph Joseph FOlding Colander. Stays flat for easy storage. Dishwasher safe. Easy to clean. Patent Pending. Reddot design award winner. " (adhesive label on upper surface)
printed: "josephjoseph,com Dishwasher safe. Petent pending. Made in China. Designed by DesignWright Joseph Joseph Folding Colander Green GCOL016SW" (adhesive label on underside)
Object number
AIBDC : 009827
Date
2013
Country
Method
Material
Dimensions
Width
420mm
Height
10mm
Depth
325mm