josefine bentzen + charlotte skak: kitchen kids

'kitchen kids' by josefine bentzen and charlotte skak
all images courtesy of josefine bentzen and charlotte skak


though only 5% of danish children do so frequently, studies indicate that those who help prepare meals
tend to take responsibility for personal nutrition earlier and to have a improved diets as adults.
denmark-based designers josefine bentzen and charlotte skak have thus created 'kitchen kids:' made specifically for children,
this set of cooking tools allows safe participation at young age and hopes to encourage the adoption of healthier lifestyles.

inviting kids aged 4-7 to cook, 'kitchen kids' consists of a knife, vegetable peeler, grating bowl, chopping board, mixing bottle for dressing,
and protective pair of mittens. using color and form, the sharp tools make a clear distinction between where the tools are are 'dangerous' and 'safe' to hold.
additionally, to assure a safe grip, all handles are made from rubber and have a characteristic bar code pattern that children can identify.



'kitchen kids' collection



knife, chopping board, and protective mitt in use


the item which distinguishes this collection as specifically for children is a set of mittens which protects the user's fingers.
made from silicone, they have the same distinctive functional pattern in the palm of the hand, allowing for a good grip on the items to be chopped, grated or peeled.
for additional security, each includes a red buckle to ensure it is secure to the child's wrist.



grater, chopping board, and protective mitt in use


a transparent bowl is connected to the grater for collecting the vegetables.
it can be tilted in two directions to allow the best ergonomics possible or alternatively used as a serving dish.



mixing bottle for salad dressing in use


made from silicone, the mixing bottle for salad dressing has a transparent graphic interface that simplifies the recipes for the child.
for instance, a vinaigrette dressing could be made in the following way: 'fill up with the following to no.1 olive oil, no. 2 mustard,
no. 3 honey, no. 4 vinegar, no. 5 salt & pepper. shake well, then squeeze the desired amount over the salad.'



peeler, chopping board, and protective mitt in use