The Fruit Collection is a set of containers for home use. The inspiration background, taken from the fruit's shape divided in half, make it a simple and contemporary product. The product has two simple materials, wood that provides warmth, and thermoplastic, purity and innovation. The use of this two materials is explained by the contrast needed into this work, achived by the use of two opposing materials together, with different textures and colors. The central aspect of this set is the strict relation between function and form.
LISLEI, Lda. was founded in October 1992, and pratices the areas of architecture and product design. Over the course of more than 20 years, the team accumulated experience in the conception of architecture projects and the development of product design, both in it's draft and it's production. Today the company is led by José Augusto Leite and his sons Tiago Martins Leite and José Martins Leite, presenting it's design activity with a group of products for development and comercialization.