Bronzo Articoli da Cucina · 2019
Curve Glass Bicchiere da bere
- A' Design Award di Bronzo 2019 in Articoli da Cucina
- CLIENT: Vladimir Zagorac
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 16,604
- Verification code A122962FD1 · Verify this award
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About Curve Glass Bicchiere da bere
Curve Glass è un bicchiere da bere con un leggero incavo curvo sul bordo. L'incavo mantiene la cannuccia orientata nella direzione corretta quando il bicchiere viene inclinato, così è possibile raggiungere la bevanda con una sola mano. Lo stesso incavo riporta la cannuccia in posizione dopo aver mescolato e può sostenere un cucchiaino lungo o un pezzo di frutta durante la preparazione. Quando il bicchiere viene lavato e capovolto, l'incavo consente all'acqua residua di evaporare, contribuendo a prevenire cattivi odori e muffe. Il bicchiere è soffiato all'interno di uno stampo e l'incavo viene tagliato con il laser prima della finitura finale e della ricottura.
About the A' Design Award di Bronzo
Curve Glass Bicchiere da bere ha vinto l'A' Design Award di Bronzo, un riconoscimento altamente prestigioso conferito a design eccezionali che si distinguono per creatività, ingegno e astuzia. I vincitori di Bronzo sono manufatti ampiamente abili e sorprendentemente creativi che autenticano la vasta esperienza, l'immaginazione e l'intraprendenza dei loro designer. Ci si aspetta che Curve Glass Bicchiere da bere sia un oggetto molto apprezzato, ammirato e amato, notevolmente professionale e innovativo. Questo design vincitore dell'A' Design Award di Bronzo incorpora le migliori pratiche dell'arte, della scienza, del design e della tecnologia, ed è eccellente per l'attenzione al dettaglio. Curve Glass Bicchiere da bere soddisfa splendidamente i bisogni, tocca i desideri, affascina i sentimenti e attira la curiosità.
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- Unique Properties
- A defining feature, slight curved recess on the edge of the Glass, helps the straw to be kept in the right direction securely once the Glass is tilted, without using both hands. This indentation helps when the drink is being stirred also, allowing the straw to fall in place on its own. When the Glass is washed and placed upside down on a flat surface to be dried, this recess allows the leftover water to evaporate, which can prevent unpleasant odor and formation of mildew inside the Glass.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Height: 140mm, Diameter: 69mm, Volume: 330ml
- Tags
- Glass, Drink, Experience, Sensation, Straw, Easy Dry, Multi-Purpose, Creative Usage
- Production Technology
- Glass blown inside a mold. The recess on the edge is created with a laser before final finishing and reheating.
- Design Challenge
- Curve Glass was conceptualized to give the user more options when preparing and more freedom when enjoying a beverage. The challenge was to enrich the function of an everyday object with a simple intervention in form, to change unnecessary habits we are accustomed to, and to improve the experience of the product. The form remained within minimalism but also had to be inviting, while the general silhouette needed to depict elegance and radiate sensuality.
- Research
- Introduction of the curved recess created a product that can be used for more purposes than initially expected, also allowing the user to be creative. It opened possibilities to explore further usages, such as placing a long spoon, or a piece of fruit or garnish securely when preparing beverages and cocktails. An empty Curve Glass could also be used to discourage from smoking in a subtle manner. If a user tries to place a cigarette on the edge, the recess will not fit the cigarette.
- Inspiration
- Even though we're used to it, drinking or stirring a beverage with a straw requires constant awareness of the direction in which the straw is pointed. Drinking trough a straw could also require both hands, which is needless. Another existing problem with glasses is drying them properly. Curve Glass is an exploration of function conceptualized with the idea to solve multiple problems with a minimal intervention, which led to unexpected results.
- Project Duration
- The project lasted several weeks and took place in Belgrade, Serbia.
- Operation Flow
- Curve Glass is instinctively held with the recess turned towards the user. If a straw is used, it is positioned the right way by gravity whenever the Glass is tilted. The recess is minimal so the drink does not spill. When drinking without a straw, the user experiences a different, pleasant sensation while the lips are touching the recess. To have a drink the traditional way, turn the recess away. When washing up is finished, turn the Curve Glass upside down to stay hygienic.
- Patents
- All copyrights belong to Vladimir Zagorac, 2015.
