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Unico Isivalo Sewayini Esinezinsebenzi Eziningi ngu-Mauro di Girolamo and Tommaso Marzolini

Umdwebo Unico Isivalo Sewayini Esinezinsebenzi Eziningi ngu-Mauro di Girolamo and Tommaso Marzolini ungumnqobi ohlonishwa kakhulu womklomelo odumile we-2025 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni Somncintiswano se-Izinto Zasekhishini.


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Unico Isivalo Sewayini Esinezinsebenzi Eziningi

ngu Mauro di Girolamo and Tommaso Marzolini

Iklayenti: Pour Different

Umnqobi we-Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni se-Izinto Zasekhishini

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Mayelana ne-Unico Isivalo Sewayini Esinezinsebenzi Eziningi

I-Unico iyisivalo sewayini esinezinsebenzi eziningi esichaza kabusha izesekeli zewayini ngezici eziyisithupha ezihlanganisiwe. Ngaphezu kokuba yisitheli esingathontisi, isinciphisi sokugobhoza, nesihlaziyomoya sewayini esisheshayo, sethula izinto ezintathu ezintsha ezikhethekile: Ukuvula Kalula ukuze kusetshenziswe kalula, Ukumisa Okuphephile ukuvimbela ukuchitheka, kanye nesikhungo esinamandla e-NFC sokuthola okuqukethwe okuhlobene newayini okuhlala kushintsha. Sikhiqizwa nge-SLS 3D printing, kuvumela ukwenza ngokwezifiso ngokushesha, ngisho nakumaqoqo amancane, kuqinisekisa imiklamo eyingqayizivele ngesikhathi esisheshayo sokukhiqiza.

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Unico Isivalo Sewayini Esinezinsebenzi Eziningi iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Unico Isivalo Sewayini Esinezinsebenzi Eziningi ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Unico Isivalo Sewayini Esinezinsebenzi Eziningi iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

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Izici Ezihlukile
Unico combines six functions in a single solution. In addition to being a drip-free pourer, flow reducer, and instant wine aerator, it introduces three exclusive innovations: Easy Open, allowing you to open and close the bottle without removing it; Safety Stop, the first system that seals the bottle in case of accidental tipping; and a smart stand with integrated NFC, providing access to exclusive wine-related content simply by bringing your smartphone close.
Izilinganiso Nokupakisha
Length 25 mm
Width 25 mm
Height 100 mm
Amathegi
stopper, winestopper, winetool, wine
Ubuchwepheshe Bokukhiqiza
Unico was developed through an iterative design process combining advanced engineering, digital fabrication, and user-centered research. Produced via SLS 3D printing, it integrates PA12 nylon, food-grade silicone, stainless steel, and neodymium magnets for durability and performance. 3D printing enables rapid customization, even for small batches, allowing unique designs tailored to specific needs. All this is complemented by NFC integration, enhancing interactivity and making Unico a wine stopper bridging tradition and innovation.
Inselele Yokudweba
The project was conceived with the ambition of integrating all the most sought-after functions in the industry into a single tool. Its functional complexity and intricate geometries were made possible through laser sintering 3D printing.
In addition to reducing production waste by over 40% compared to traditional manufacturing methods, this technology is the only one capable of creating the complex internal geometries that would otherwise be impossible to achieve.
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The research began with a market analysis to understand wine enthusiasts' needs and accessory limitations. The goal was to create a multifunctional stopper without compromising aesthetics or practicality. Using an iterative approach with tests and simulations, we optimized design and functionality. Surveys, sommelier interviews, and user testing validated comfort and efficiency. The integrated NFC enhances interactivity, impacting product innovation and functional design evolution.
Ugqozi
Unico is not only an elegant synthesis of innovation but a tribute to the essence of wine itself. Inspired by its deep cultural heritage and the rituals of sharing, Unico enhances both the serving and tasting experience while fostering the exchange of knowledge and stories about wine. Every design choice reflects the fluidity and refinement of wine, blending tradition and technology into a seamless interaction that connects people through a shared passion.
Ubude Bephrojekthi
Born in Florence in December 2023, the project was recognized among the best Italian design projects of 2024 by the ADI Design Index, earning a nomination for the Compasso d’Oro 2026. It was exhibited at the ADI Design Museum in Milan and Spazio WeGil in Rome between October and November 2024. Unico is also the winner of the 2025 Global Design Awards in Hong Kong. Developed through extensive research and innovation, it embodies a balance of functionality and aesthetics, setting a new standard in contemporary design and redefining the user experience.
Ukuhamba Kokusebenza
Once applied to the bottle, Unico opens and closes with a simple half-turn, allowing pouring without removal. The same motion resets it if the Safety Stop is activated. During pouring, it instantly aerates the wine. After use, a 180-degree turn allows full disassembly for deep cleaning, even in the dishwasher. Its interactive stand acts as both a support and a gateway to expertly curated, AI-enhanced wine content, simply by bringing your smartphone close.
Amapathenti
Patent application for industrial invention. No. 102023000006048. 29/03/2023. Italy
Utility model patent application. No. 202023000001290. 29/03/20233. Italy
Amalungu Eqembu
Mauro Di Girolamo
Tommaso Marzolini

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