Welcome to Why the Fork - a fortnightly journey into the everyday objects that you probably ignore on a daily basis.For our first episode, we're taking a look at why the tin opener is designed like it is.Creative Innovator and inventor of consumer goods, Ben Diamant, discovers:The reason why the tin opener came along hundreds of years after the tin can itself.Why Napoleon was instrumental in why we have tin cans todayThe need for the tin opener was driven by the massesRing pulls won't confine the tin opener to historyIf laser tin openers will ever be a thing!Ever wondered if you're even using it in the right way? Does it cut on the side or on the top?! We have the actual answer in this episode!Ben also talks to product design expert Phil Staunton, founder of D2M, about how the tin opener has developed and if there's room for improvement.He's also joined by Robert Van Varick, Chief Design Officer at Michael Graves Design, to chat about the future of the can opener. Will we see a laser tin opener in our kitchens?!Make sure you subscribe and follow Why the Fork, as we have some fascinating episodes coming up; The washing machine, hair straightener and the toothbrush to name a few!FOLLOW THE SHOW: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/why-the-fork-podcast/posts/?feedView=allLINKShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bendiamant/https://www.linkedin.com/in/philstaunton/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rvanvarick/https://www.design2market.co.uk/Podcast production by: https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/
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Join us on a fascinating journey into the stories of everyday items. On Why the Fork, Inventor Ben Diamant looks at the hidden stories of the mundane objects in your home, that have an illustrious and fascinating past.Everything in your home has been designed by someone or a group of people over a number of years, but on the whole the people and the stories behind them go untold.Hit subscribe and follow now so you don't miss out on Episode One when it launches - The tin opener!
About Why the Fork: Everyday design for curious minds
Do you ever find yourself staring at a tin opener, washing machine or backpack and thinking "how did this end up like this?", "Who decided this was the best design" or even "How on earth did this come to be?!"Why the Fork is dedicated to looking at the hidden stories of the mundane objects in your home, that have an illustrious and fascinating past.Join Creative Innovator and inventor of consumer goods, Ben Diamant, as he explores the forgotten history of objects you probably use everyday, without even a second thought.Everything in your home has been designed by someone or a group of people over a number of years, but on the whole the people and the stories behind them go untold.Ben also talks to Phil Staunton, a Product Innovation Strategist and Founder of D2M Product Design on each episode. Together they explore the future of these products and where they might end up in years to come.
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