Project Gnammy Balls is a bespoke homeware utensil developed for Ferrero, designed to create delicious, bite-sized spheres of fruit coated in Nutella or ice cream. Serving both domestic kitchens and professional ice-cream shops, the product introduces a novel way to present and enjoy snacks by seamlessly combining fresh fruit with hazelnut cream.

Challenge The primary objective was to engineer a mechanism that could cleanly combine solid fruit with thick spreads without the mess typically associated with the process. The tool needed to be ergonomic, durable enough for repeated use, and easy to maintain. Crucially, the interaction needed to be intuitive and playful, transforming a manual kitchen task into a fun activity suitable for making snacks.

Design As the sole designer responsible for Creative, 3D Design, and Product Development, I engineered a unique scoop featuring a dual-blade mechanism. The inner blade gathers and combines the fruit pieces (moving right to left), while the outer blade encases the fruit in a precise layer of Nutella (moving left to right). The device is constructed with a robust plastic and steel mechanism and features an ergonomic handle that is fully dishwasher safe.

Results & Impact The final product successfully transforms snack preparation into an enjoyable, "three-flick" ritual. By simplifying the combination of textures and flavors, Gnammy Balls enhances the culinary experience for families at home and offers ice-cream vendors a unique, efficient tool to create and offer innovative new flavor pairings to their customers.