Tiffin Proportions

Dabba means lunchbox in Hindi and is inspired by the Dabbawallas of Mumbai. This ingenious design aims at making you choose healthy food options and pack a balanced meal for work. Each box displays a food icon and is sized to keep portions in check. I love the combination of bamboo and silicon used, and if things go well soon the Dabba will be available at a store near you.

Dabba Features:

• Series of stackable dishes with silicone bases act as both a seal and a cool touch bottom for reheating
• Sustainable bamboo lid and a reusable felt placemat with integrated utensil storage
• Unique elastomeric handle keeps the stacked dishes secure during transport by stretching over the integrated dish “buttons”
• Felt placemat enhances the overall dining experience by elevating the food presentation and act as an insulator
• Food items can easily be transferred to the bamboo lid, which can double as a dish
• Dabba suggests proper portions by the varied sizes of the dishes themselves and the graphic icons printed on them

Photography: Hal Silverman Studio

Designer: Rob Englert of Ram Industrial Design

Radhika Seth

Radhika Seth is a design and technology writer with over 18 years of experience covering products, innovation, and the ideas shaping design. She serves on the jury of international design competitions, including the iF Design Award, and hosts Yanko Design’s Design Mindset podcast. A former Ogilvy advertising professional, she has also taught Communication and Design Journalism, bringing together her experience across design, storytelling, brands, and media.

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