Tranquility Tray
Spring 2026
WHY: Most adaptive dinnerware addresses only one need at a time.
HOW: Tranquility Tray embodies a user‑centered design approach to a more calm and supportive mealtime experience.
WHAT: Mealtimes can be overwhelming for individuals with sensory sensitivities, especially those who are neurodivergent .
What is NeuroDivergence?
Neurodivergence is a term that’s used to describe people whose brains process information or perceive the world differently from the majority of other people.
ADHD
Autism
Sensory Processing Disorder
Anxiety
Learning Disabilities
Avoidant/ Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
The Problem Space
Prevelance of Neurodivergence and Sensory Food Challanges
Consumer Research
Materiality and Sustainability
Current Market
Sizing Exploration
Concept Exploration
Mechanism/ Closure
Selected an internal support ledge after exploring multiple mechanisms, appreciating its simple geometry, easy placement, reliable alignment, and minimal parts.
Flip| Slide| Straps
Push| Snap| Placement
Handle and Suction Exploration
Explored 4 large suctions, 4 individual suctions, and removeable aspect
Final Direction
Separation
Exposure
Texture
Sensory Inspiration Board
Rim Textures
Shifted from a built-in rim texture to interchangeable, easily removeable strips to better accommodate individual preferences and changing sensory needs
CAD Exploration
Prototypes
Final Prototype
Textured rim shown is a temporary placeholder indicating the intended placement of final slide on texture rims.
Renders
In Context
Exploded View
