Textured Plate
Portioning Scissors for Meal Prep | OXO tot
Textured Silicone placemat for feeding children according to the practices of baby-led weaning. This product was released in September 2025. Design Licensed by OXO.
Transitional Tableware
Textured Silicone Plate
The OXO tot Texture Plate was designed by ELEVEN for OXO. It is the result of thorough user research and studies conducted to explore how parents are engaging with the baby-lead weaning philosophy to help guide their child's learning and early development.
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I worked with the ELEVEN team throughout development of this plate to refine the concept, build CAD for prototyping, and ideate design details​ at every stage of the process.
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Design Lead: Phill Seagram
Design Support: Aidan Rosario, Mark Liston
Project Manager: Mike McDuffee
Mechanical Engineering: OXO team
Baby-Led Weaning
Expanding OXO's Presence
Baby-Led Weaning is a childhood nutrition philosophy that encourages parents to let their infants feed themselves. The practice pairs food types, consistencies, and bite sizes with age ranges that are appropriate for each developmental stage (usually 6mo-2yrs). By learning to feed themselves, children improve agency to eat as much or as little as they like, increased opportunities to develop hand coordination and wrist dexterity, and a stronger sense of independence and confidence around mealtime.
New Product Suite
OXO tot — Released Sept. 2025
Beloved household brand OXO approached ELEVEN llc. in 2022 to develop a line of tools and utensils for OXO tot's expansion into Baby-Led Weaning. Informed by a deep market audit, our team developed a pair of Travel Scissors, a Crinkle Cutter, a silicone Textured Plate, and three distinct utensils designed to match the unique needs of Baby-Led Weaning's philosophy and approach.
Texture Testing
Prototyping Evaluation
We implemented several variations of out low-profile texture hypothesis to test the pattern's food retention and sticking factor. Discovering that gradual textures of a moderate density allowed solid and pureed food to be scooped with ease, we proceeded to ideate and explore the finer details of these wave-like geometries.
Procedural Refinement
Prototyping Evaluation
Using generative (algorithmic) design tools and procedural patterning instructions in Grasshopper and Blender, we were able to quickly validate our lead directions that produced a satisfying tactile experience and a cohesive visual statement.
Integrated bowl accommodates pureés, yogurts, and other non-solid foods.
Subtle texture prevents food from sticking to plate.
High Durometer silicone holds its shape while still being soft.
Slight return on bowl profile makes scooping easier.
Shrouded suction surface prevents children from knocking plate to the floor.
Bowl Profile
Features
A slight overhang on the inside edge of the bowl minimizes spills and helps kids scoop reliably. The center of the bowl is never flat; a slight catenary curve keeps liquids and purees centered and rolls solid food away from the edges.
Textured Ridges
Features
Precisely designed ridges prevent food from sticking to the plate's surface without trapping residue or making it harder to clean. These features also provide sensory feedback and a tactility that children find engaging.
Concealed Suction
Features
An inset section feature on the base of the Textured Plate keeps meals secure on surfaces and dissuades children from throwing the plate to the floor.
A Perfect Fit
Features
We designed the OXO tot Textured Plate to fit comfortably on most high chair trays. We conducted an audit of popular tray shapes and sizes to ensure this silicone plate could fit a variety of surfaces while still leaving enough space for a full meal.
