Louise Knoppert has developed Proef, a set tools for people who have difficulties eating and drinking due to tube-feeding. Proef includes a variety of sensations, flavors, feelings, movements or actions that allow everybody to enjoy convivial meals.
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Every year hundred thousands people have a tube installed in their stomachs permanently. All food is being pumped into the stomach directly. Many of these people are capable of living regular lives except they are not allowed to eat or drink ever again. The Proef tools’ set is designed to create a new food experience related to particular cuisines or events so people can relate to what others around them are having.
Proef by Louise Knoppert: set.
Dip – This flexible piece is for dipping. After dipping it into a paste you can either lick it or brush it onto your tongue.The flexible arches make for a pleasant texture, and allow for playing around with.
Proef by Louise Knoppert: Dip.
Vapor – This piece uses ultrasonic/atomizer technology to create smoke from a flavorful liquid. The rings around the top give a pleasant feeling of texture on the lips.
Proef by Louise Knoppert: Ice.
Ice – With this piece you can create a tiny layer of ice around the shape. Between the shape and the cap, which functions as a mould, is a flavorful liquid. After freezing you can take off the cap and enjoy the cold sensation with flavor and texture.
Tingle – This piece sprinkles tiny shunks on your tongue which pop, melt and tingle and spread the flavor.
Proef by Louise Knoppert: Sponge.
Sponge – This piece sucks up a liquid that can be squeezed out by using your mouth. The sponge feels soft, and the liquid inside is juicy.
Pinch – A pinch of powder that melts on your tongue
Proef by Louise Knoppert: Foam.
Foam – This piece must be shaken to create foam on the liquid inside. The flexibility makes sure you can squeeze out the foam, which will then make its way onto the textured surface. In the mouth, the foam reveals a flavor burst and it leaves a tingly sensation and sound in the mouth when it goes away
Proef by Louise Knoppert: Mist.
Mist – Squeezing this piece will spray mist from it. The vapor leaves a pleasant sensation in your mouth, and flavor of course.
Proef by Louise Knoppert: Roll.
Roll – With this piece you can roll the flavor onto your tongue and lips, providing a massage and putting the flavors directly onto the taste buds at the same time.
Proef by Louise Knoppert: set.
Photos: courtesy of Louise Knoppert.
Proef by Louise Knoppert: set.
