Innovative Stainless Steel Tongs Design

Industrial Designer Needed to Develop Premium Sculptural Serving Tongs (Organic / Nature-Inspired) Project Overview I am a private chef and content creator developing a premium line of serving utensils, starting with a pair of sculptural serving tongs. This product is intended to combine high-end aesthetic design with true functional performance, inspired by organic natural forms such as shells and leaves. The goal is to create a distinctive, elegant object suitable for premium dining and hosting environments, while maintaining the grip performance of professional kitchen tongs. This is not a generic kitchen utensil — this is a design-led product that must feel refined, intentional, and manufacturable. Design Direction The tongs should incorporate the following principles: • One-piece or integrated spring mechanism (or sculptural spring solution) • Nature-inspired gripping tips (shell or leaf inspired) • Organic, flowing silhouette • Elegant and minimal aesthetic suitable for premium dining settings • Strong, precise grip functionality comparable to kitchen tongs • Comfortable to use one-handed Spring solutions I am exploring include: • Integrated spring spine (single-piece tension) • Sculptural torsion spring integrated as a design feature • Split-spine or ribbon spring designs The spring should ideally be part of the visual identity of the product. Ideal Skills and Experience: - Experience with stainless steel product design - Strong understanding of ergonomic design - Ability to create effective gripping mechanisms - Proficiency in CAD software for design prototypes Please include examples of similar work in your bids.

Project ID: 40244253