EXPLORING FUNCTIONALITY
Films focused on functionality. This section is designed to help you think about how design choices impact the function of a spoon and how that can inform your making process.
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Check out episodes 11 & 52 of Barn's Spoons for the lovely spoons made by Fritiof Runhall and Mikey Elefant featured in this video
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In the first of a new series, Barn looks at the functionality of serving spoons and how design choices can impacts how a spoon is used.
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Barn continues to explore spoon functionality. This week, he's look at eating spoons and, specifically, how the shape of the end of the bowl impacts its function.
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Check out the first video in the series on serving spoons
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In the first of a new series on ergonomics, Barn looks at how fit is the not the same as function
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In the second of our series on ergonomics, Barn looks at how feedback from a twizzly handle can be useful
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In the third of our series on ergonomics, Barn looks at eating spoons and whether they should have handles that bend towards the user
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Barn talks about the ergonomics of caddy spoons - looking at a great selection of caddy spoons from a variety of different makers, he explores why certain features work well
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In the latest in our series on ergonomics, Barn looks at thumb tab design
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In the latest in our series on ergonomics, Barn uses modelling clay to explore the "mouth feel" of a spoon.
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