Kitchenware Design Improvement Based on Contrast of Dietetic Cultures between China and Western Countries

摘要

Kitchenware design is becoming and will always be the focus of the modern society since it is one of the typical aspects that represent life level. Along with developing technology, Chinese cuisine is changing. This paper intends to discuss the design trends of kitchenware in modern Chinese families based on contrast of dietetic Cultures between China and western countries as well as on people's lifestyles and needs. It can be divided into four parts: the background and importance of the kitchenware industry towards the Chinese market, the major dissimilarities in dietetic culture between China and western countries, features of Chinese dietetic culture and western dietetic culture, the possible kitchenware design direction.