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The first human tools were designed over 2.5 million years ago. They were made of stone and, depending on its shape, were used to complete various tasks including cutting, splitting, scraping, grinding, or crushing. The pestle and mortar has remained the same since the Stone Age: This is because herbs and spices need to be ground up, crushed, and mixed to bring out their true flavors.
This redesign of that Stone Age instrument provides the user with a combination of both a cutting board and a pestle and mortar. This results in a unique and multifunctional product, which delivers an intense cooking experience in a fun and intuitive way.
Lund University
Lund, Sweden
Erik Höglund,
Lund University