Ornamin Adaptive Tableware
Ornamin is a specialist manufacturer of adaptive tableware designed to support independent eating and drinking. Each piece features hidden supportive technology that looks and feels like everyday crockery. There are no visible clinical markers or awkward attachments. From plates with sloped bases to mugs with internal drinking cones, Ornamin products help people maintain dignity and confidence at mealtimes.
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Why Choose Ornamin Tableware?
Design That Supports Without Drawing Attention
Ornamin's core principle is simple: supportive features should be invisible. Every piece looks and feels like standard tableware while quietly making mealtimes easier. Key features hidden across the range include:
- Sloped plate bases that guide food toward the spoon or fork
- Subtle rim overhangs that help keep food on the plate when eating with one hand
- Non-slip rings underneath bowls and cups to prevent sliding on the table
- High-contrast colours that help people with visual impairment distinguish food from plate
All features work intuitively for both left-handed and right-handed users with no setup required. Research into dementia-friendly dining suggests that colour contrast between plate and food can encourage better intake. Choosing a bold plate colour is one of the simplest changes a carer can make at home or in a care home setting.
Built to Last in Any Setting
Ornamin has manufactured tableware since 1955 and their products have earned both the Red Dot Design Award and the iF Product Design Award. Every item is made from BPA-free recyclable plastic that is break-resistant and quieter than porcelain in use. This makes the range practical for both home kitchens and busy care environments where porcelain would be fragile and costly to replace.
The keep warm range features double-walled construction with a fillable chamber that holds hot or cold water. This gives people who eat at a slower pace more time to finish a meal at a comfortable temperature. All Ornamin products are dishwasher safe. Microwave suitability varies across the range so check individual product listings for guidance. You can find the full Ornamin range alongside our other kitchen and dining aids for dementia.
FAQs
What makes Ornamin different from other adaptive tableware?
Ornamin builds every supportive feature directly into the design of the tableware itself. A sloped plate base or a non-slip ring is part of the product rather than an add-on. From the outside the plates and cups look like standard crockery. This non-stigmatising approach has earned Ornamin both the Red Dot Design Award and the iF Product Design Award.
Are Ornamin products dishwasher and microwave safe?
All Ornamin tableware is dishwasher safe. The adaptive plates and mugs are also microwave safe. The keep warm plates and bowls are not suitable for the microwave due to their double-walled insulated construction. Each product page lists full care instructions.
Which Ornamin products help people who eat slowly?
The Ornamin keep warm plates and bowls feature a double-walled chamber that can be filled with hot water through large openings beneath the non-slip grip pads. This keeps food at a comfortable temperature for longer. The chamber can also hold cold water or crushed ice to keep chilled foods cool during meals.
Can Ornamin tableware be used in care homes and clinical settings?
Yes. Ornamin tableware is break-resistant and made from durable BPA-free plastic. It is lighter and quieter than porcelain. The range is already used in care homes and healthcare facilities across Europe. Products are easy to clean and suitable for high-volume dishwasher use.
What conditions can Ornamin products support?
Ornamin products are designed for people living with dementia or Parkinson's disease as well as those recovering from a stroke. The range also supports people with multiple sclerosis or arthritis and anyone with reduced grip strength or limited mobility in the hands or arms.