Designer Gillian Westley has created a range of cooking utensils that don’t leave a mess on worktops.
The Elevate range, produced by kitchenware brand Joseph Joseph, consists of six implements with central pivots and weighted handles, which keep any goo on the business end clear of work surfaces.
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Here’s some info from Joseph Joseph:
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Elevate is a range of six cooking tools that have a unique weighted handle system which prevents their heads from touching the worktop surface whilst cooking. This fresh innovation reduces mess and increases hygiene while adding a splash of colour to the kitchen.
The original concept was from Gillian Westley whose idea was spotted by Joseph Joseph at her degree show.
These stylish tools are yet another example of pioneering kitchenware design from Joseph Joseph.
The Elevate range utilizes an innovative weighted handle system to prevent the utensil head touching worktop surfaces. This maximizes hygiene whilst minimizing mess and eliminates the need for a spoon rest.
The tool heads are made of heat resistant Nylon withstanding up to 240 degrees C/480 degrees F and are ideal for use with non-stick cookware. Each tool has an ergonomic soft grip handle and is dishwasher safe.
The range includes a spaghetti server, slotted spoon, slotted turner, ladle, flexible turner and a solid spoon. They can be purchased separately or in a gift box.
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Posted by Marcus Fairs
August 11th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Excellent work! I’m constantly trying to balance mucky utensils on pots and overhanging work surfaces. A genuine development and they look great!
August 11th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
yes. for once, design solve a real problem, with elegant solution. well done. I can see this as a massive best seller. (unfortunately for the planet)
August 11th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Finally!
August 11th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
stylish indeed. some of these will encounter usability issues especially if you are using them in a deep pot; unless you plan on boiling spaghetti in a skillet.
August 11th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Actually, I don’t see this being that useful. If you don’t want to get your counter mucked up you could always put down a plate (or some sort of custom designed dish for spoons). Further, if you place this on your counter, there is a good chance that liquid from your dish will either: 1.) gather at the lowest point on your utensil and then drop to the work surface or, 2.) run along the length of the tool and pool at the pivot point where the handle is joined, and then muck up your counter.
August 11th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
But the food drips off the utensils, still leaving a mess…
August 11th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Good observation = Excellent design
August 11th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
I agree with everyone above: THIS is product design at its most practical.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Brilliant on first glance but think again. What utensil doesn’t drip all over the place after being dipped in spaghetti sauce. On the other hand, if the point is just to avoid the utensil touching the countertop, it does the job beautifully.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:04 am
I have a set from Bambu that have the same “rest” – but they are made from very sustainable and attractive bamboo, which is another plus.
August 12th, 2009 at 12:41 am
genius!
August 12th, 2009 at 1:09 am
Good way to think different!
Francois Beydoun
August 12th, 2009 at 1:16 am
Finally someone remembered that “use” is also important in “design”.
Very well done!
August 12th, 2009 at 8:47 am
I agree with everyone, too. Now, where can I buy it ?
August 12th, 2009 at 9:16 am
False good idea, for the sake of having an over designed utensil just use a bowl, as Creme & Gollumpus point out you still get a messy counter.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:48 am
These guys are on fire just now – this is great! Another superb product from Joseph Joseph. Well Done!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Thanks everyone for the comments. Elevate is currently available House of Fraser.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:10 am
i like it, it rates up there alongside the pans that have a little recess in the top so you can leave the lid slightly off without it sliding back onto the pan
August 12th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
That is a cool little design there, simple yet effective. Not sure if it would work so well on less gooey sticky things.
My gf drives me crazy with her spatchula stains!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
I assume everyone is tired of cleaning the kitchen while and after cooking. There have been such inventions like plates and bases in wich you put the dirty utensils, but those doesn’t help you avoiding on cleaning an extra plate or base.
I think its a very good idea that helps you in what it has to do, and the design also make them look nice and great.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
drips, drips, drips! They still need clearing up!
August 13th, 2009 at 7:56 am
The elevate range seems chic and will definitely prevent the spatulas from touching the worktop. that is quiet a solution; though it cannot prevent the dripping!!
Would love to try it out!!!
August 13th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Does anyone here actually cook! the consistency of different food types will still cause dripping etc No matter what, you will always have to clean a work top after cooking.
I think this is a good case of over deisign for the amount of extra material that is in each utensil.
August 16th, 2009 at 6:03 am
This is a great desigN! I too am one of the cooks out there in hte world that always balances utensils on pots and other surfaces. All you naysayers are wrong; a quick banging of the utensil is 95% of the time all that’s required to remove enough food to stop drippings from occuring ( I NKNOW BECAUSE I DO THIS OFTEN!) I think most of the designs on dezeen are worthless but if i saw this utensil combo pack for reasonable price i would definetly pruchase it!
August 18th, 2009 at 9:59 am
i prefer some drips in my kitchen instead of more plastic.
glossy, nice smelling, pure natural drips, what is wrong?
and if, clean them and throw them away!