MUJI Meal Box
Simplifying your in-car dining routine.
Eating in the car is compromised by motion and limited space. The MUJI Meal Box simplifies the experience into one intuitive flow, making meals on the go feel effortless and enjoyable.
Duration
Software
Skillset
6 weeks
Solidworks, Keyshot, Blender
Research, Sketching, Prototyping, DFM, Surface modelling
The car as a living space.
More road trips post pandemic and longer commutes have made the car a third space for daily routines.
A scattered routine.
Current lunchboxes are not designed for constrained spaces, leaving users to juggle multiple separate parts while on the move.
MUJI's Approach.
MUJI focuses on clear, uninterrupted flow in everyday use. Its forms are restrained and intuitive, shaped by how the hand moves with a quiet sense of play.
A smoother flow.
What if eating in the car follows a continuous motion?
Levering the fork.
A see-saw action lifts the fork’s tail for access, and an overmolded magnet secures the lid.
Simple utensil access.
A soft pull moves the fork into the eating hand.
Seamless handling.
The utensil remains in the hand as a soft pull on the rubber vent opens the lid, eliminating any need to set the fork down.
Compact storage.
The flipped lid provides a stable base for stacking, conserving space in the car.
Non-slip.
An over-molded silicone ring prevents slipping and keeps the lunchbox stable in a moving car.
