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kwer – the universal tableware set

Name(n)

Noëmi Burkhalter
Florian Kech
Benjamin Schalk

Website(s)

dversa.studio

Instagram

@dversa.studio

Beschäftigung

• Noëmi Burkhalter: 100% Independent, Basel/Bern 
• Florian Kech: 100% Independent, Basel/Bern 
• Benjamin Schalk: 100% Independent, Basel/Bern 

Ausbildung

• Noëmi Burkhalter: Bachelor, Product Design, Basel Academy of Art and Design FHNW, Basel, 2021  
• Florian Kech: Bachelor, Fashion Design, Basel Academy of Art and Design FHNW, Basel 2022
• Benjamin Schalk: Bachelor, Product Design, Basel Academy of Art and Design FHNW, Basel, 2021  

Titel

kwer – the universal tableware set

Entstehungsjahr

2021–2025

Entstehungsort

Basel/Bern

Entstehungskontext

Project during studies, further developed through own company

Kollaborateur(e)

Swiss Center for Design and Health, Nidau

Gezeigtes Objekt(e)

Tableware set, small plate, bowl, large plate, divided plate 

Maße

Divided plate: Ø 235 × H 50 mm
Large plate: Ø 235 × H 50 mm
Small plate: Ø 200 × H 40 mm
Bowl: Ø 135 × H 75 mm

Formate / Dauer
Material(ien)

Porcelain

Materiallieferant(en)

The tableware set kwer makes (no) difference. It is designed for young and old, for people with and without disabilities. kwer means independence when eating. 

kwer is based on the needs of people for whom eating with conventional tableware is a challenge. Whether due to a physical disability or a congenital condition—we all want to eat independently, without relying on assistance. 

The design was developed through a participatory process involving people with disabilities and healthcare professionals. The goal is to prevent stigmatisation. 

With its sloped surface, raised rim and non-slip base, the tableware set allows for easier handling. The shape and choice of durable materials prioritise user-friendliness and longevity.
kwer is not just an aid but a stylish everyday product that paves the way for a more inclusive society.

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