What does "from the spoon to the city" mean?

Question

It is used by architects.

Founded in 1988, the Museum is dedicated to the Art of Design in all areas of the discipline: architecture, industrial, and product design, graphics, and urban planning.

The Museum's mission is the advancement of public education about the value of Good Design - from the "spoon to the city" - and how design can positively impact the human environment.

Answer 1

I have NEVER heard that quote... what is the source?  what is the context?.. it sounds like something someone made up that is not in common usage.

Answer 2

The term is used not only by architects, but, as indicated in your additional details, those people in all areas of the discipline of design, i.e., architecture, industrial, and product design, graphics, and urban planning.

More specifically, the term reflects the spectrum of all design -- from everyday objects (the spoon) to large-scale projects (the city).

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