Opulence: Dish Rack

by Farrell Sutanto

Project Description

In recent years, there’s been a cultural shift towards reducing waste and having higher-quality products that last longer. Durable products are not only better for the environment but are cheaper in the long run. One area that is often overlooked when it comes to quality is the kitchen. Specifically, products like a dish rack are large, bulky, and made of cheap materials that break easily. Although they’re useful for drying or storing dishes, they take up too much space when not in use, taking up the same amount of space whether in use or not. Because of the cheap materials commonly used in their construction, it’s usually a better financial decision to just throw it out when it’s broken or rusty rather than fixing the one damaged part.

Opulence aims to exponentially increase the lifespan of the dish rack, to reduce unnecessary waste and to be a more compact storage device. The dish rack has 10 deployable arms that can be used to hold plates, cutlery, and other utensils. These arms reduce the amount of space wasted by allowing the user to only use as many slots as they need. The arms are also detachable, allowing for customisability with different attachments and quick and easy part replacement. Compact in its design, ‘Opulence’ can be folded up when not in use to a practical size of 365mm x 250mm x 30mm. Constructed in space-grade anodised aluminium with a brushed finish and polished, chamfered edges, Opulence will be a stylish and durable addition to any kitchen.

Bio

Hi, I’m Farrell, a functionally driven designer who thrives on creating beautiful products that work well. I have strong skills in CAD modelling and model-making, with a soft spot for high-quality handmade objects. Ever eager to learn, I am excited to sharpen my skills as a designer and broaden my understanding of the ever-changing landscape of design.

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