Press Release
Seda Palanduz and Merve Bahar Receives the A' Design Award for Ripple Glassware Series in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Seda Palanduz and Merve Bahar for bakeware, tableware, drinkware and cookware design
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COMO, Italy, April 30, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Ripple Glassware Series by Seda Palanduz and Merve Bahar, designed for Kapp Industrial Kitchen Equipment, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design category. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the A' Design Award
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Ripple Glassware Series
Inspired by the rhythmic motion of water, the Ripple series reinterprets classic glassware using modern materials. Designed for hotels, restaurants, and cafes, it combines the look of glass with the durability of food-safe polypropylene. The wave-like texture improves grip and reduces slipping, while precision molding creates a clear, glass like finish. Lightweight, impact resistant, stackable, and recyclable, Ripple supports efficient service and practical use in commercial settings.
About Seda Palanduz and Merve Bahar
Born in İzmir in 1985, I graduated as the top-ranked student from Yeditepe University, Department of Industrial Product Design in 2009, and completed a double major in Graphic Design in 2010. I gained five years of design and managerial experience at Valfsel (E.C.A.), a leading company in the building industry. My work has been featured in various media, and I have received more than ten national and international design awards. My early recognition includes exhibiting my “Marine” series at Milan Design Week (Zona Tortona).
Award Record
With this recognition, Seda Palanduz and Merve Bahar is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Award
The A' Kitchenware Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good kitchenware designs by best kitchenware brands and designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to kitchenware designers, product designers, industrial design studios and kitchenware brands from all countries. Entries typically include pots, pans, cutlery, plates, bowls and glasses. Awarded kitchenware designs are published at https://desingers.org/design-category/kitchenware
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://desingers.org/174693
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/174693
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!174693
- Laureate Profile: https://desingers.org/d/369467
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://palanduztasarim.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Ripple Glassware Series
- Function
- Glassware Series
- Category
- Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Food & Hospitality
- Colors
- Gainsboro, Floral White, Dark Khaki, Tan and Light Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Kapp Industrial Kitchen Equipment
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Seda Palanduz and Merve Bahar
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #174693
Credits
- Team
- Seda Palanduz, Merve Bahar and Delphine Gamze Heynen
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Ripple series offers both a visual and tactile experience with its rhythmic surface texture. Thanks to the durability of polypropylene, it reinterprets the elegance of traditional glass through modern techniques, making it suitable for professional use. Its lightweight and impact-resistant structure makes it ideal for the luxury segment of the HoReCa industry. Designed for refined venues such as beach bars, yachts, poolside areas, and rooftop lounges, Ripple delivers more than just a way to serve drinks it creates a memorable moment for the user.
- Inspiration
- The Ripple series takes inspiration from rhythm and flow. The wave-like traces left by water and the repetitive patterns in nature shape its design language. Reinterpreting the classic glass form, the series blends aesthetics, lightness, and durability. Its rhythmic texture, paired with architectural simplicity and modern materials, adds refined dynamism to any setting. Specially developed for the HoReCa sector, it enhances the sensory experience of beverage service in luxurious spaces like beach clubs, poolside lounges, and upscale restaurants.
- Research
- Throughout the design process, user behaviors and usage scenarios within the HoReCa sector are thoroughly analyzed. Visual clarity, stackability, and ergonomic use are prioritized. To optimize the design both aesthetically and technically, various prototypes are developed. Traditional sketching methods are supported by digital 3D modeling tools throughout the process. A multidisciplinary collaboration with the engineering team is carried out to ensure that the final molded product is free from deformation, has high surface quality, and establishes a strong interaction with light.
- Challenge
- Creating a three-dimensional surface effect in polypropylene requires high precision in mold production. At the same time, the surface must be durable, ergonomic, and aesthetically pleasing. Reproducing the elegance of glass using a safe material presents a design and manufacturing challenge of balance one that is achieved through interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Realization and Technology
- The Ripple series is produced using special molds and injection technology, with high-quality, food-safe polypropylene. Crystal like effects reminiscent of glass are achieved through precise mold engineering. Despite its lightweight structure, it offers high impact resistance, is dishwasher-safe, and durable enough for industrial use. All forms are made from recyclable materials and are available in translucent color options.
- Operation and Interaction
- The Ripple series, with its simple yet striking form, invites a rethinking of how drinks are presented. The wave-inspired surface not only enhances ergonomic grip but also offers a practical, non-slip advantage. Its stackable design saves space behind the bar and allows for safe use in high-paced service environments without the worry of breakage. What truly defines the series is its interaction with light: the rhythmic patterns on the surface refract light, giving the glasses a vibrant and sophisticated look in any setting. This transforms ordinary drink service into an aesthetic experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The design process begins in January 2024 in Izmir and is completed in April 2025. The product is launched shortly thereafter under the Kapp brand.
- Specifications
- The series consists of the following four main forms: Whiskey glass: Content 300 ml, Diameter 79 - 80 mm, Height 95 mm Wine glass: Content 350 ml, Diameter 77 - 78 mm, Height 192 mm Beer glass: Content 600 ml, Diameter 81- 82 mm, Height165 mm Cocktail glass: Content 350 ml, Diameter 68 - 70mm, Height 160 mm
- Keywords
- Polypropylene glass, HoReCa tableware, Drinking glass, Durable drinkware, Luxury barware
