FOOD AND DESIGN

University of Minnesota College of Design

  • Foie Gras

    • 2 Jan 2013
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    Stewart Woodman, Heidi's (Minneapolis)

    Foiegras
    Rather than using the classic technique of rolling and slicing foie gras, Chef Woodman freezes the pâté mixture and gently forms it into a fragile undulating form. Its shape is reminiscent of contemporary architectural façades or a Richard Serra sculpture, and dramatically collapses as the material warms.  Flower petals and grass-like greens give the dish the appearance of an object within a colorful landscape, and the foie gras’ delicate earthy flavor is balanced by the sweet tang of dried cherries and date purée. 

     

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  • Tuna Tartare

    • 20 Dec 2012
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    Stewart Woodman, Heidi's (Minneapolis)

    Tunatartarre
    Accentuated with roasted pork, sesame powder, and rice wine vinaigrette, Heidi’s Tuna Tartare is served in a Japanese custard pot reflective of its inspiration and flavor profile. Originally a deconstructed arrangement of elements on a plate, Chef Woodman and his staff discovered that the user experience of assembling ingredients into bites wasn’t successful. As a result of this observation, they experimented with reconstructing the dish into a single spherical vessel. Not only does this combine ingredients and flavors in a random pattern, but it requires the diner to “dig” into the mixture through a small opening, giving it the satisfying sensation of a treasure hunt.

     

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  • Carrot Terrine

    • 31 Oct 2012
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    Stewart Woodman, Heidi's (Minneapolis)

    Carrotterrine

    In this dish, Chef Woodman places the silverware down on a certain location to the plate to suggest a starting point for the experience.  The dish is designed to make the customer/user/consumer feel immersed in a whimsical garden.  Roasted fennel has been transformed into “dirt” and edible flowers, carrot tops and baby cilantro are arranged with tweezers around the plate to balance the composition.  The customer/user/consumer is encouraged to play with the food by pulling from the compressed, slow cooked, layered carrot monolith and mixing it with the carrot gel, carrot powder, beet powder, and lemon sorbet. This dish is not fully deconstructed, but is deconstructed enough to allow for some variety in each bite. Chef Woodman and his team have designed a novel, immersive edible experience on a plate by taking into account principles of interaction design, graphic design, architecture and product design.

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    I am a professor of product design at the University of Minnesota. I love making things (especially with food). You can find more information about me on www.wonderbarry.com

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