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Utensils invites visitors to reflect on how the value of an object does not reside in the object alone, but emerges through context, interaction, and use.

The table setting draws inspiration from the simplicity of a napkin, gently divide the round table. Each hanging fold creates a subtle boundary, shaping a sense of intimacy around every set of utensils.

I'm fascinated by the idea of cutlery, as it embodies a duality of values between object, materiality, and function.

A set of utensils whose “value” and role in daily life shifts depending on the material from which it is made. By extending this idea not only to materiality but also to form, I aim to create a tension between the utility and the intended form of use.

This places the user or viewer in a scenario where they are prompted to choose between different “design objects” and engage with them in everyday practice. This interaction triggers a shift in value, where the designed object initially becomes mundane, only to reclaim the significance attributed by the user afterward.