Food Design · Industrial Design
Isotto.
A wave, down to the last grain.
Isotto is a risotto plate designed for Baccano. Its surface ends in a wave that guides the movement of the fork and helps gather the rice, even when only a few grains remain.
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The project
Designing a gesture at the table.
The project begins with an everyday observation: collecting the last spoonfuls of risotto with a fork. On a conventional plate, grains tend to slide ahead of the utensil, often prompting the use of a second piece of cutlery to hold them in place. Isotto addresses this difficulty through the shape of the plate itself.
The fork moves across the flat surface and meets a section that rises and curls back like a wave. The curve redirects the rice towards the fork, supporting the movement. This functional detail becomes the object’s defining feature: a form that suggests how it can be used.
The design detail
A curve that helps the fork.
The wave extends along one side of the plate and flows into its central surface. Its curvature changes the direction of the grains as the fork guides them, making them easier to collect without extra parts or accessories.
The rest of the plate remains broad and shallow. The slightly raised edges of the flat area help contain liquids, while rounded corners provide continuity between the sides. Seen in profile, the contrast between the flat surface and the wave makes the design principle immediately clear.
Project information
- Design
- Michele Venisti
- Manufacturer / client
- Baccano Srl
- Photography
- Dario Dinocca
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