Fragments Flask by Irene Yeung is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Competition Category.
IronKitchenware· 2020
Fragments Flask
by Irene Yeung
Client: Derangedsign
A' Design Award Winner in Kitchenware Category
Verified Award Winner
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About Fragments Flask
Composed of three irregular geometrical flasks, the fragmented family has its unique design character. Each flask is designed as a fragment, when the three flasks are put together, they are formed an art block and sculpture. The designer has put emphasis on artisanal craftsmanship with delicated mirror finish on the exterior, and using stainless steel grade 18/10. The ingenuity of the design makes it collectible for showcase and also a collection of travel necessities.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award
Fragments Flask is an Iron A' Design Award winner, a prestigious recognition granted to good designs that meet the professional and industrial requirements expected from well-designed creations. Iron winners demonstrate great skill, high specialization, expert understanding, and creative capacity of their creators. Fragments Flask is expected to be a highly regarded, admired, and cherished creation that is practical and innovative. This Iron A' Design Award-winning design integrates industry best practices and has competent technical characteristics linked with know-how and talent. Fragments Flask is respected for its thoroughness and is designed to provide quality of life improvements that help make the world a better place.
Interviews
Design Interview
What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
Fragment is the main idea of flask design. Life is full of many different kind of feelings, especially when we travel and have alcohols.
Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
I designed this flask set for our company, Derangedsign Co.
Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
This flask set is produced by our partner, TK, which is an experienced metalworking manufacturer based in Hong Kong and have a factory in Guangdong, China. TK is our sole and appointed supplier of metalware.
Grand Interview
Your innovative approach to geometric fragmentation in Fragments Flask creates a unique sculptural presence when the three pieces unite - could you elaborate on how this artistic vision evolved during your design process?
The artistic vision for Fragments Flask evolved from an exploration of impermanence and unity. During the initial sketching phase, I experimented with geometric fragmentation as a metaphor for how individual experiences coalesce into a cohesive whole. This concept matured through iterative physical models, where the tension between independent forms and their assembled sculptural presence became central, resulting in three polygonal vessels that gain emotional depth when united.
The mirror-finished exterior of Fragments Flask reflects both light and memories - what inspired you to incorporate this metaphorical element, and how does it enhance the emotional connection between the user and the design?
The mirror-finished exterior was inspired by the reflective quality of memory and self-reflection in everyday rituals. By incorporating a highly polished 18/10 stainless steel surface, the design captures and distorts surrounding light and imagery, inviting users to project their own narratives onto the object. This element strengthens the emotional connection by transforming a functional flask into a personal, contemplative artifact that evolves with its environment and user.
Given the technical challenges in producing the polygonal shapes of Fragments Flask using laser cutting and welding, how did you balance maintaining the artistic vision while ensuring manufacturability?
Producing the irregular polygonal shapes presented significant challenges in precision laser cutting and TIG welding. I balanced artistic vision with manufacturability by developing detailed digital templates that maintained sharp geometric integrity while optimizing seam alignments for structural stability. Prototyping iterations focused on minimal material distortion, ensuring the sculptural fluidity remained intact without compromising the clean, seamless welds essential to the final aesthetic.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The fragment flask family is a modern and elegant design of three flasks. It is made from stainless steel 18/10. This type of steel is particularly resistant to acid and corrosion. This set includes 3 flasks, each is designed as a fragment with unconventional shape, and three flasks can be put together as an art block and sculpture. Every piece of the set is polished with a crisp, mirror finish on the exterior. They’ll reflect the beauty all around them just like a mirror.
This flask set is not just simply the containers, but also the art in our daily lives. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Flask-L: L97.5 x W35 x H117mm (8oz)
Flask-M: L95 x W40 x H93mm (6oz)
Flask-S: L78 x W33.5 x H78mm (3oz) - Tags
- flask, fragments, stainlesssteelflask, lifefragments
- Production Technology
- The material used is Stainless Steel 18/10 which is the high grade of stainless steel, and that is super rust-resistant. With the metalworking techniques of laser cutting and laser welding, the polygonal shape of flasks was made.
- Design Challenge
- The creativity is totally beyond the production possibilities. Abnormal and polygonal design of flasks requires special metalworking techniques that the defective rate is high.
- Research
- Materials and exploring various metalworking production techniques were crucial to the success of the production of this project.
- Inspiration
- Fragment is the idea of flask design. Life is the fragments of joy & sorrow, we go through all special moments with drinks, no matter alone on a journey or with friends at the party. So each flask is designed as the form of different fragments and three flasks can be well-fitly put together, like each individual of us can share their moments with friends or families together and give each other a hug. The outer mirror-polishing give the idea as fragments of mirror and memories of life. This design is to bring art & inspiration to daily life with little simple objects which are changed to be unconventional.
- Project Duration
- The project started in September 2019 in Hong Kong and finished in December in China, and was exhibited in Ambiente Frankfurt (Germany) & Tokyo International Gift Show (Japan) in February 2020.
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