Green folding colander

Top view of a colander showing the flat panel. Side view of a colander showing the depth of the moulding. Side view of a colander showing the depth of the moulding. Rear view of a colander showing the underside. Close view of a colander showing some of the creases and closure clip. Close view of a colander showing some of the creases and closure clip. Side view of a colander showing the piece folded and secured. Side view of a colander showing the piece folded and secured. Side view of a colander showing the piece folded and secured.
Top view of a colander showing the flat panel. Side view of a colander showing the depth of the moulding. Side view of a colander showing the depth of the moulding. Rear view of a colander showing the underside. Close view of a colander showing some of the creases and closure clip. Close view of a colander showing some of the creases and closure clip. Side view of a colander showing the piece folded and secured. Side view of a colander showing the piece folded and secured. Side view of a colander showing the piece folded and secured.

Description

A square colander that can be stored flat and folded at 12 pre-formed seams into shape for use. The board has been injection moulded in polypropylene in one operation profiting from that material's ability to create living hinges. The folding colander was first made in 2010, this example dates from 2013. It received the Red Dot Design Award, from Design Center North Rhine Westphalia for exceptional product and communication design. The design company DesignWright was founded by the brothers Adrian and Jeremy Wright. Dimensions below refer to the colander when flat, it is 1400 high, 270mm wide and 220mm deep when folded.
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Inscriptions

moulded: "Joseph Joseph. Designed by DesignWright. Patent pending. Made in China. Do not fold this way." (underside)

Object number

AIBDC : 006870

Date

2013

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Dimensions
Width
420mm
Height
10mm
Depth
325mm

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