Gastrophysics; Reimagining Dining

In this assignment, students were tasked with designing and creating an innovative dining product—such as cutlery, crockery, or a tool that enhances the eating experience. The goal was to propose a meaningful innovation in the way we eat, informed by insights from the Gastrophysics lecture. Emphasis was placed on exploring how aspects like shape, texture, form, function, and color can influence the sensory and psychological experience of dining. Through this project, students applied gastrophysics principles while developing their skills in ideation, sketching, prototyping, and presentation. Each student submitted a functional prototype and a detailed process PDF. The PDF included a title and concept statement outlining the idea and its contribution to the dining experience, inspiration and research drawn from gastrophysics and other relevant sources, initial sketches and ideation work, process documentation including material exploration and challenges, and final visuals of the completed product with a description of its features. The final evaluation was based on innovation and creativity, application of gastrophysics, thoroughness of process documentation, craftsmanship, and overall presentation.

Students’ Projects

Abner Aamir

Amna Saleem

Inspired by the beauty of the lotus blossom, this creative multipurpose dining item skilfully combines style and functionality. Its petal-shaped parts act as both a spoon and a bowl, creating a sculptural form that elevates the dining experience. The pleated texture provides both practical grip and rigidity in addition to a visually arresting design that resembles the delicate folds of a lotus flower. This item represents the balance of nature and functionality and is more than just dinnerware. Serving and enjoying food is elevated by its organic yet elegant shape, whether it is utilised for gourmet amuse-bouche, broths, or modern dinner settings. It combines innovation and tradition, bringing together the aesthetic appeal of nature with practical efficiency, making it ideal for contemporary culinary presentations.

Fatima Nauman

Mahnoor Khan

Malaika Ali

Meerub Mustanser Bhandara

Muhammad Saad

Qazi Abdul Ahad

Shirjeel Ali

The Scissor-Fork Hybrid is a multifunctional tool that combines the functions of scissors and a fork in one seamless design. When open, it works like a regular pair of scissors for cutting, and when closed, the pronged tips align to form a fully functional fork. A small locking mechanism in the handle ensures stability when used as a fork, making it easy and safe to handle. This innovative design is ideal for people who need both tools in daily life, whether in the kitchen, outdoor dining, or multitasking situations. It enhances convenience, saves space, and offers a unique blend of practicality and efficiency.