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Diga, Koma, Torus by Andrea Ponti

Kitchen utensils, stainless steel and plastic

Diga, Koma and Torus are three kitchen utensils designed for Ommo by Andrea Ponti, a new design-oriented brand introduced at the Ambiente show in February 2016. Minimalist approach, bright colors, stainless steel and matte plastic, abstract shapes and curved lines are the defining features of these products designed to be extremely functional, user-friendly and fun.

Diga is a two-color melamine salad bowl where vegetables can be washed, drained and served. The disk at the bottom of the bowl can be turned counterclockwise to drain water when washing vegetables and it can be turned clockwise to lock the drain and hold condiments in the bowl when serving.

Koma and Torus are two tea infusers, each with an original design and a concealed function.

Koma has a round base and a long stainless steel-trimmed handle which offers a comfortable grip and allows to stir the tea. And the brushed steel cover opens and closes at the touch of a finger to easily fill and empty the infuser. The perfect way to enjoy brewing tea.

Torus is donut-shaped and can be twisted into an S-shape that can cling to any cup. It is accompanied by a case that can contain up to three different diffusers and can be used for dry storage of loose tea.

Colorful, smart and extremely useful, these Ommo products are examples of how aesthetics can meet function thanks to fresh, cheerful and affordable design.

About Andrea Ponti

Andrea Ponti is an Italian designer specializing in product design. Since 2013 he has lived in Hong Kong where he founded Ponti Design Studio Limited. After graduating in product design from the Politecnico of Milan, Italy in 2006, Andrea lived seven years in Japan. As a researcher with Kyushu University, he was on various internship programs with leading Japanese companies including Honda, Toyota, and Mitsubishi Electric. Fascinated by rational and minimalist design, he could learn directly from some of the greatest contemporary Japanese designers such as Toshiyuki Kita, Chiaki Murata, and Junzo Yamashita. Andrea has organized many exhibits and events for the Salone del Mobile in Milan, Italy on the theme of product design between Italy and Japan. He has won many international prizes and awards, including first prize at LG Mobile Design Awards 2012 for the revolutionary design of a smartphone for blind people. Currently, Andrea collaborates with numerous global companies such as Samsonite, Philips, Gibson Innovations and Dainese, as well as local companies in Asia, Europe and North America. His projects are featured in leading international design media.

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