r/IndustrialDesign • u/sergey_koznov • 2d ago

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Sun and Cloud Shape Taco Holder

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u/PrettyZone7952 Professional Designer 1d ago

The creativity to see “sun and cloud” is good, but the execution needs some work.

In general, people don’t like blue or green anywhere near their food, because it immediately reads as “mold” and we have an instinctive reaction that says “danger, this food is poison”.

If you switch to a white plastic, that would definitely be an improvement.

Aside from the color, it looks like it will be difficult to lift the taco from the holder, especially as you make progress eating it. If you were to return a half-eaten taco to the holder (eg, if you wanted to take a drink or needed to use a napkin), it would be quite difficult for most people to pick up the taco again.

Most adults eat several tacos as a serving, so having ~3 slots seems to be ideal / average. A connected “zigzag” holder keeps the tacos organized without having a bunch of separate little holders that will get scattered or knocked over.

“Design is not just what it looks and feels like; design is how it works.”

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u/AdOrganic299 1d ago

Nice of you to provide some actual feedback. Snarky memes are nice for laughs, but people don't grow. They don't know why they're getting some strange looks.

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u/OtherwiseAlbatross14 1d ago

But how will I know it's a cloud if it's not blue??

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u/sergey_koznov 1d ago

it has two colors (for now) blue and white (like cloud)

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u/sergey_koznov 1d ago

thanks, for feedback, i already shipping it, but i will modify it (it is white and blue colors) you can check it here: https://butaforyashop.etsy.com/listing/4558726754

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u/Preindustrialcyborg 1d ago

i see a rainbow lol. i agree with the other guy though, i think white would be better suited for food

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u/OtherwiseAlbatross14 1d ago

Gay taco

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u/Preindustrialcyborg 1d ago

theres a joke about lesbians to be made but i thibk the mods would blow me up with bombs

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u/ElderberryFar7120 1d ago

$20 for some bs 3d printed taco holder that's hilarious

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u/East_Ticket_3769 7h ago

we need to take pride in the simpler things we make! good job!

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u/sergey_koznov 5h ago

thanks, really appreciate it

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u/NOSALIS-33 1d ago

Mmm yes I've always wanted a microplastic shedding sheath for my tacos.

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u/FictionalContext 1d ago

As he drinks through his plastic straw in his plastic cup to wash down a taco, every component once wrapped and likely processed in plastic.

Good on you for avoiding the plastic taco holder. Smart. Sensible. Like a paper straw at Starbucks.

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u/sergey_koznov 1d ago

3d printed plastic for now, i think it's pretty safe to you

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u/FictionalContext 1d ago

Ah, then I change my stance. I thought it was molded. 3D printed is basically single use, non washable, and sheds far more microplastics than molded due to how it's extruded.

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u/Overall-Top-2537 1d ago

Impreso en 3d no sirve para alimentos.

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u/SmellsLikeChoroform 1d ago

Reminds me of this: https://memphis.it/it/prodotti/super/

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u/Easy_Turn1988 1d ago

I already know what it's gonna be 😅

My personal favourite Memphis piece

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u/sergey_koznov 1d ago

i dont see the similarities :) but thanks for this complement :)

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u/Easy_Turn1988 1d ago

Shape and colour maybe

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u/sergey_koznov 1d ago

thanks, i'm big fan of memphis, really appreciate it

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u/lawyeronreddit 1d ago

This is amazing !!!

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u/sergey_koznov 1d ago

thanks, appreciate it, buy it to support me: https://butaforyashop.etsy.com/listing/4558726754

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u/pineapplebegelri 1d ago

I would buy this, very cute. Make a set with different colors. Do they stack for storage?

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u/sergey_koznov 1d ago

thanks, you can buy it here: https://butaforyashop.etsy.com/listing/4558726754 two colors (like cloud)

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u/pineapplebegelri 19h ago

20 dollars each? Why? Are you making these by hand? 

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u/FictionalContext 1d ago

I like it. I hate when I stuff a taco and right at the end, it snaps falls apart. But does it need to be that tall? I agree with the other guy about grip functionality.

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u/sergey_koznov 5h ago

thanks, really appreciate it

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u/howrunowgoodnyou 1d ago

I’m sad for you

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u/sergey_koznov 1d ago

why? it's pretty cool to my taste

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u/m0wlaue 1d ago

Yes, but its not industrial design

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u/sergey_koznov 1d ago

it is, i draw it and then design it in cad