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A stainless-steel cutlery set that uses the CNC milling technique as a design language.
Exploring the concept of a “machined aesthetic”, Atelier Andy Carson has created the G-code cutlery set with a new design language, one that uses the manufacturing technique as a strong visual tool. Produced through CNC milling instead of the classic stamping or casting technique, the fork, spoon and knife are all cut from solid stainless steel. The name of the set gives a nod to the G-code, or Geometric Code, a programming language used to control both CNC machines and 3D printers. In this way, the studio establishes a clear dialogue between digital techniques and physical form.
The distinctive geometry not only serves an aesthetic purpose, but a functional one, as well. The weighted handles keep the spoon bowl, fork tines and knife edge above the table surface, protecting the cutlery and ensuring their cleanliness. With no decorations or superfluous details, this minimalist cutlery set sets a refined tone at the dining table. Directional brushing accentuates the elegance of the design while creating a surface that reflects light and highlights the clean shapes and angles of each piece.
Seen together, the set reads as a small system of related parts rather than individual items. The machining marks align, the proportions repeat, and the steel remains untreated beyond finishing. What’s left is cutlery that shows exactly how it was made, with each piece establishing a cohesive visual language to become a true design object. Photography© Atelier Andy Carson.
