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Where are they now: Kevin Chiam, 2018 Singapore winner
We caught up with Kevin and his invention, Folks Kitchenware.
Many of us do not give scabs and scars much thought. To us, they are but reminders of our occasional bouts of carelessness. This is not the case however for people who suffer from visual impairments. For them, the simple, everyday act of preparing food in the kitchen can be fraught with danger. Handling sharp objects and hot liquids without important visual cues can result in injury. After noticing the numerous scars that visually impaired people sustained from kitchen work, Kevin was inspired to come up with a solution – ‘Folks’ kitchenware. In 2018, Kevin participated in the James Dyson Award and earned the title of National Winner. Three years on, we sit down with him as he reflects on his journey, and shares about his latest plans with Folks Kitchenware.