As homes become smaller, and kitchens are designed with an emphasis on order and less clutter, draining mats are purchased as an occasional draining solution that can be easily stored away after use. However, these slim-profile mats have limited capacity, particularity in holding plates, chopping boards or bake ware. Studio17 devised a simple pop-up plate holder, providing increased capacity for plates, whilst folding down inbetween the drainage ribs for storage.

This slimline solution incorporates a self-draining spout, providing the functionality of a compact dish drainer, with the storage footprint of a simple mat. The simple geometric aesthetic is largely driven by its raw functionality