The story of OXO began not with a business plan, but with a simple act of love. Sam Farber, a retired housewares executive, noticed his wife, Betsy, struggling to use a standard metal vegetable peeler because of her arthritis. This sparked a quest to create a tool that would "fit every hand, beautifully". The Evolution of an Icon
: Farber worked with the design firm Smart Design to rethink the most basic kitchen tools through the lens of inclusive design .
: While originally designed for people with arthritis, the tools' superior comfort and functionality made them a hit with professional chefs and home cooks alike.
The story of OXO began not with a business plan, but with a simple act of love. Sam Farber, a retired housewares executive, noticed his wife, Betsy, struggling to use a standard metal vegetable peeler because of her arthritis. This sparked a quest to create a tool that would "fit every hand, beautifully". The Evolution of an Icon
: Farber worked with the design firm Smart Design to rethink the most basic kitchen tools through the lens of inclusive design .
: While originally designed for people with arthritis, the tools' superior comfort and functionality made them a hit with professional chefs and home cooks alike.
