Spoon To Change Life For Disabled

A new design of spoon has revolutionised the way a man with cerebral palsy can eat and will transform mealtimes for people with shaky hands.

 

The S’up Spoon was developed in conjunction with Grant Douglas by Glasgow-based consultancy 4c Design. The spoon head has a deeper cavity to hold contents more securely and reduce spillage. The sleek contours and matte black finishing ensure this product is in no way singled out as an assistive device; it is, perhaps, simply a new perspective on the humble spoon.

Grant said “This is a major breakthrough. I can eat Chinese with two portions of rice as well as ice-cream totally independently and with very little spillage.”

The team are attempting to raise £33,000 through the online platform Kickstarter to take the spoon into mass production. If the project receives enough support through people pledging to buy the spoon the investment will be funded.

If the project is successfully funded, by the end of the month, 4c intend to be distributing the spoons before Christmas.

Cerebral palsy affects a person’s movement and coordination, meaning loose and liquid-based foods can be difficult to eat. This frustration is shared among people with other conditions – such as essential tremor or Parkinson’s – who the team hope will also reap the benefits of the spoon if it is taken into production.