Kwer
A universal tableware set developed by dversa studio, kwer is the result of a co-creative approach through which users from diverse backgrounds, abilities and ages integrated their insights into the design process. Ensuring that the design is not only functional but also inclusive, the collection addresses real-life needs thanks to immersive workshops and iterative feedback sessions with end-users and stakeholders who played an active role in shaping the design. Resulting in a tableware set that promotes dignity, accessibility and shared experiences, kwer exemplifies how such an approach has the power to foster inclusivity and bring people together in the most universal of settings—the dining table.
Credits / Manufacturer: Kober Steinwiesen GmbH & Co. KG / Fundings: Ikea Foundation Switzerland, Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia, Berner Design Stiftung, Stiftung Cerebral, Standortförderung Bern
Biography
Based in the Canton of Bern, dversa is a design studio specialising in products, services and processes centred on inclusivity. Founded in 2022, its interdisciplinary team combines expertise in product, graphic and fashion design with a goal to make the design process a collaborative and inclusive experience.