Zyliss Kitchen Tools

Sleek intuitive culinary toolset.

Zyliss needed to reimagine common kitchen tools, peelers, slicers, grinders, and more, to feel emotionally uplifting, easy to use, and visually refined. The aim was to elevate everyday tasks into joyful, reliable experiences.

Crafted for cooking, designed for feeling.

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We conducted user interviews and kitchen-based observational studies to uncover pain points, slippery handles, blunt blades, cluttered storage, and emotional drivers like confidence, clarity, satisfaction. With the Psycho‑Aesthetics® framework, we aligned tool design within the enriched quadrant: balancing practicality with elegance.

Research Insights & Discovery

KEY OUTPUTS

Cooking context user persona and journey mappings

Psycho-Aesthetics® 2.0 Map

Emotional positioning matrix targeting intuitive comfort

Prioritized feature list informed by real world functional frustrations

How We Used Psycho-Aesthetics™ to Identify Unique Opportunities in the Project.

Using our proprietary Psycho-Aesthetics® 2.0 framework, we conducted in-depth interviews and ethnographic observation in diverse lab settings. We identified key emotional and usability pain points — such as intimidation with complex interfaces, workspace clutter, and trust in precision. These insights guided both the form and interface strategy, ensuring approachability and confidence in operation.

A collage of sixteen presentation slides featuring charts, diagrams, product images, tables, consumer profiles, key attributes, and illustrations related to food, packaging, and business strategy.

The design language emphasizes clean curves, soft touch grips, and intuitive geometry. Every tool in the range, from the precision peeler to the adjustable graters, features balanced weight, non slip textures, and elegant visual cohesion.

Industrial Design Concept Development

KEY OUTPUTS

3D CAD models with ergonomic grip angles and blade angles

Physical prototypes for hand feel, usability testing, and safety validation

Material and finish guidelines optimized for food-safety and visual warmth

Zyliss Kitchen Gadgets, designed by RKS Design, kitchen gadgets that beat our competitors.

RKS developed a unified visual identity, logo updates, packaging systems, and onboarding inserts. This ensured the tool range communicated reliability, ease, and emotional clarity right from unboxing.

Branding, Packaging & Visual Identity

KEY OUTPUTS

Logo treatments and style guidelines consistent across the product line

Packaging templates with clear visual instructions and storytelling elements

Illustrated quick reference guides focusing on safety and ease of use

Zyliss Visual Essay Section 2: Kitchen Utensils
A product catalog page showing kitchen containers: an orange salad spinner, a red sport bottle with a flip-up handle and mixing ball, and stackable measuring cups with a red handle and measurement markings.
A product catalog page displaying four different kitchen slicers and graters with brief descriptions and images of each tool, including close-up views and hands using the slicers on food items like cheese and vegetables.
A product sheet displays three kitchen tools: a gray pizza wheel with a red handle, a round red pizza slicer with a flip handle, and a white rotary cheese grater, each with small instructional images below.
Image showing two types of vegetable peelers: a yellow Y-handled peeler at the top and a red straight peeler at the bottom, each with design sketches and descriptions highlighting their ergonomic features.
A product catalog page displays three kitchen tools: a “Lock-n-Lift” can opener, a “Safe Edge” can opener, and a “Cork Steward” corkscrew, with illustrations, icons, and wine glasses alongside product descriptions.
A digital timer, a kitchen scale, and a blender with colorful cups are showcased on a white background under the heading Electronics. Descriptions of each product are included alongside the images.

To support mass production, we engineered seamless blade integration, corrosion resistant materials, and simple yet robust assembly. All designs optimized for injection molding, minimal part count, and cost effective tooling.

Engineering & Manufacturing Support

KEY OUTPUTS

Engineering ready CAD files with part nesting for efficient molding

Bill of Materials (BOM) aligned with global manufacturing standards

Quality control specifications for food grade materials and assembly integrity

This collaboration highlights RKS’s ability to transform everyday kitchenware into emotionally resonant design objects. By combining human insight, ergonomic engineering, and refined aesthetics, we helped Zyliss elevate mundane tasks into delightful rituals.

Key Outcomes and Results

Key Accomplishments

Status: Successfully launched globally through major retail channels

Market & User Feedback:

  • Earned high user ratings for design comfort and performance

  • Received positive reviews citing ease of use and visual appeal

  • Strengthened Zyliss’s reputation for thoughtful, user centric tool design

A white frosted round cake sits on a reflective black surface, with a shiny Zyliss fork and its reflection placed in front. The dark background highlights the cake and showcases the elegance of quality Swiss kitchen tools.

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