Making Mealtimes Easier for Parents & Kids
Hi, I’m Mateya, founder of Brightberry and a mum of two.
Like many parents, I quickly learned that mealtime isn’t just about food: it’s about teaching, patience, and a whole lot of cleaning up.
Why is this so hard!?
When my daughter started solids, I was excited to watch her explore food.
But I soon realised the frustration of poorly designed kids' tableware:
❌ Bowls tipped over too easily
❌ Suction didn’t hold
❌ Plates made scooping difficult
❌ Tiny portions didn’t grow with my child
As an industrial designer, I knew that good design should solve problems, not create them. So I decided to fix that.
A Family of Designers on a Mission
I shared my frustration (and my first sketches) with my husband, who is also an award-winning industrial designer.
Together, we knew we could create something better. Tableware that actually worked for kids and make mealtimes less stressful for parents. So, we got to work.
Our First Breakthrough: The Bowl That Actually Works
TheOne™ Suction Bowl & Spoon Set was where it all began. Every detail was designed with intention:
✔ Inward curved walls
to help little ones scoop food without pushing it over the edge.
✔ A strong suction base
to keep the bowl in place—so more food stays in the bowl instead of on the floor.
✔ Two ergonomic spoons
one for the parent, one for the baby learning to self-feed.
Parents loved it, so we kept going!
Fixing More Mealtime Struggles
After our bowl and spoon set, we developed more smart products to solve other frustrating mealtime challenges:
✨ Plates that make self-feeding easy
✨ Toddler-proof Smoothie Cups with lids
✨ A Suction Sticker for highchair trays that don’t hold suction bowls
We’re always listening to parents and creating products that make mealtimes easier, with less mess and more confidence.
Designed by Parents, Loved by Families
I never set out to win awards... I just wanted self-feeding tableware that worked. But along the way, Brightberry has been recognised globally for its smart, problem-solving design:
Australian Good Design Award (2021, 2022)
New York Gold Product Design Award (2022).
Australia by Design
Our mission to make mealtimes easier was featured on Channel 10’s Australia by Design: Innovations.
Brightberry was recognised for thoughtful, practical design made for real families.
But, the real reward? Hearing from parents who say their little ones are eating more confidently (and with less mess!).
What Parents Are Saying
A Family Business with Global Reach
What started as a personal need has grown into a brand trusted by parents in over 45 countries.
We’re based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, but our story began in Slovenia, where Uros and I grew up.
We moved to Australia over a decade ago, and our journey as parents has shaped the way we design products: practical, long-lasting, and genuinely functional.
Designed to Make Life Easier
✅ Supports self-feeding
✅ Reduces mealtime mess
✅ Easy to clean & made to last
Kinder to the Planet
We believe in quality over quantity because well-designed products should last.
♻️ Durable, high-quality silicone won’t crack, fade, or wear out like plastic.
♻️ Eco-friendly packaging with recyclable materials and minimal waste.
♻️ Designed to grow with your child, from baby to toddlerhood.
Thank You for Being Part of Our Story
Every day, we hear from parents who tell us that Brightberry has transformed their mealtime routine. That keeps us going.
Thank you for supporting our mission to make tableware that truly works for kids.
💛 More exciting designs are on the way—stay tuned!
