Jihyun Ryou’s project consists of unique, non-electrical storage objects designed to preserve food using traditional methods rather than refrigeration. While these items were originally developed as design prototypes, they are occasionally available for purchase by demand ; interested buyers must typically contact the designers directly through their studio, JIHYUN DAVID , to arrange for reproduction. Key Design Objects & Methods
Ryou's work translates traditional oral knowledge into functional art pieces that use natural materials like sand, wood, and glass to maintain food freshness: jihyun ryou buy
: Designed for root vegetables like carrots and leeks. Storing them upright in damp sand mimics their natural growth state and maintains humidity, which helps them stay fresh longer and prevents rot. Storing them upright in damp sand mimics their
: A hexagonal marble base with a shallow water well. The cool marble and water keep the stems of vegetables like lettuce or cabbage hydrated and chilled without refrigerating the entire plant. Where to Find Content and Support Save Food From The Fridge Where to Find Content and Support Save Food From The Fridge