Origami Dinner
By Rocky Thompson on August 31st, 2006
You just paddled 20 miles and your arms are ready to fall off. Your fellow camper was nice enough to start the water for some tea, but what’s this, you’re in charge of folding the mugs? Meet Orikaso, the flatware that actually folds flat, and then takes a few minutes to fold back together when it’s time to eat. Hopefully you’re not one of those hikers that likes to walk until you collapse with double vision at dinnertime. These might weigh a little less and be a lot cheaper than titanium and they also might be easier to pack, but come on, you have to fold them every time you want to eat? There are some places you just can’t compromise.
[...] Inspired by paper origami boats, design student Matteo Signorini built a plastic sailboat that folds down to the size a surfboard. It’s about 10 feet long and holds one adult. It’s kind of like a sailboard you sit on—not intended for long ocean voyages. So much cooler than origami flatware. [...]
[...] Cups and mugs are essential on backpacking trips, but they’re pretty bulky in your backpack. This Design Go Pocket Glass collapses on itself for easy packing, but it doesn’t look like it could even handle a trip through the dishwasher let alone a backing trip. If you need something compact, the Orikaso folding cups are among the most durable things out there, but folding it up whenever you want a drink is a bit annoying. [...]
I am writing to see if you are aware of Orikaso? http://www.orikaso.com
Orikaso, the Original Fold Flat Tableware, is the intelligent way to dine outdoors. It is much lighter and more compact than traditional outdoor dinnerware, making it easier to transport to your favourite location. The Orikaso range is perfect for picnics, BBQs, camping and travel.
Applied to tableware this results in a heat resistant, watertight mug, bowl or plate which is constructed from a completely flat piece of polypropylene. Weighing only a few grams and less than a millimetre thick, Orikaso is far easier to transport and store than ‘traditional’ tableware in any situation where weight and space are an issue. Due to the unique properties of polypropylene, Orikaso products can be used time and time again without suffering any kind of structural fatigue or weakening.
The products are completely re-cyclable and all waste during manufacture is recycled onsite.
Let me know what you think