粿模紋印是台灣飲食文化的重要象徵，承載著長壽、富貴、圓滿等美好祝福。本設計以粿模符紋為靈感，透過立體造型設計將這些傳統祝福轉譯為可感知、可使用的餐具形式，設計五款寓意長壽、有餘、招財等的立體飯勺。飯勺以稻穀殼回收再製，實現環保與文化傳承的結合，並具備「可站立」與「不沾飯」的實用特性，提升現代餐桌的使用體驗，讓文化在日常使用中自然流轉。在造型設計上，飯勺不只是單一平面上的紋樣，而是透過立體浮雕的方式，讓粿模符紋躍然於器物之上，讓使用者能在每一次握持時感受到符紋的細膩觸感；在飯勺的柄部設計上則運用粿模的圓潤造型而更具溫潤感，同時藉由平衡結構設計，讓飯勺能夠自然站立於桌面，不僅提升衛生性也強調設計的功能美學。 在材料選擇上，飯勺採用碳基循環回收的稻穀殼，減少農業廢棄物同時降低塑膠依賴，回應環保永續的設計趨勢。包裝則運用環保再生紙，並以粿模紋印為設計元素，透過鏤空與白墨符紋的細節處理，展現飯勺彷彿置於粿模之中的視覺效果，保留文化韻味的同時減少不必要的包裝材料，符合低碳、減量、可回收的循環設計理念。「文化廚房」讓飯勺透過轉譯不僅具備美感與實用性，也讓文化透過飲食回歸日常，成為生活中自然流轉的祝福。
Guò Mó Impressions: A Symbol of Blessings in Taiwanese Culinary Culture
In Taiwanese food culture, the intricate patterns of guò mó (traditional rice cake molds) symbolize blessings of longevity, prosperity, and fulfillment. Inspired by these auspicious motifs, this design transforms traditional blessings into tangible, functional dining tools—introducing five uniquely crafted 3D rice scoops, each representing well-wishes such as longevity, abundance, and wealth.
These rice scoops are recrafted from recycled rice husks, seamlessly integrating environmental sustainability with cultural heritage. Designed for modern dining, they feature a self-standing structure and non-stick properties, enhancing usability while allowing culture to flow naturally into daily life.
Unlike traditional flat-printed patterns, the rice scoops adopt a sculpted relief design, bringing the guò mó motifs to life with intricate textures that can be felt with every use. The handle design echoes the smooth, rounded forms of traditional guò mó, ensuring a comfortable grip. A balanced structural design allows the scoop to stand upright on the table, improving hygiene while showcasing functional aesthetics.
Made from carbon-cycled recycled rice husks, these scoops reduce agricultural waste and minimize plastic dependence, aligning with eco-conscious design trends. The packaging, crafted from recycled paper, incorporates guò mó motifs through cutout patterns and white ink detailing, creating the illusion of the scoop resting within a traditional mold. This approach preserves cultural essence while minimizing excess packaging, adhering to the principles of low carbon, material reduction, and recyclability.
Through Cultural Kitchen, the rice scoop becomes more than just a utensil—it merges aesthetics with functionality, bringing cultural blessings into everyday dining. This reinterpretation ensures that tradition continues to circulate naturally in modern life, transforming every meal into a shared moment of heritage and sustainability.
