Silver Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design · 2020
30s Wine Glass
by Saara Korppi
- A' Design Award 2020 Silver Winner in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
- Awarded April 15, 2020
- CLIENT: Saara Korppi
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About 30s Wine Glass
The 30s Wine Glass by Saara Korppi is particularly designed for white wine, but it can also be used for other beverages, too. It has been made in a hot shop using old glass blowing techniques, which means every piece is unique. Saara’s goal is to design high quality glass that looks interesting from all angles and, when filled with liquid, allows light to reflect from different angles adding extra enjoyment to drinking. Her inspiration for the 30s Wine Glass comes from her previous 30s Cognac Glass design, both products sharing the shape of the cup and playfulness.
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- Unique Properties
- This wine glass is free-blown in a hot shop using old venetian glass blowing techniques and it consists of very thin glass. Due to the technique used, every glass piece is unique. The glass is easy to grab and looks interesting from every angle. The cup has two inner-blown arches forming a special flattened shape. The shape of the glass, when filled with liquid, allows light to reflect from different angles, adding a special enjoyment to drinking.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Minimum Width 100 mm x Height 220 mm
- Tags
- Glass, design, tradition, quality, blown glass, wine, 30s, wine glass, Finnish design
- Production Technology
- Used material is glass. This is free-blown in a hot-shop in the glass studio.
- Design Challenge
- Designing glass that looks interesting at 360 degrees combined with venetian glass blowing skills is truly challenging. Further, it is demanding to create a glass that when filled with liquid will emphasize the shape of the glass and reflect light beautifully. These wine glasses require a high level of glass blowing skills. At the beginning, the most difficult part in terms of technique was to make well-proportioned glasses with the right timing and in collaboration with an assistant. Finally, I found the right way to produce them.
- Project Duration
- The project started in 2017 in Osterbybruk, Sweden. The production has continued in Helsinki until today. The first products were exhibited in Ikkunagalleria Hytti in June 2017 in Helsinki. Besides that, they have been exhibited in the Venice Glass Week 2019, in Helsinki in 2019 and in the Finnish Glass Museum in 2020.
- Operation Flow
- This object is particularly meant for drinking white wine, but it can also be used for drinking water or other beverages. The recommended maximum liquid level lies just above the inner arch, bringing out the best drinking experience. The curves offer another perfect place to grab the glass and sniffing the scent of the drink while observing the reflections of the liquid from all angles. The glass can be washed in the dishwasher.
- Research
- I made these wine glasses with passion, using old venetian glass blowing techniques. The goal of my research has been to improve the taste of the drink by improving the functionality, shape and reflection of the glass containing the liquid. It took a long time to find the right working method. By mastering the glass blowing techniques and processes I have managed to create the 30s glass series and to continue it by this new item.
- Inspiration
- My goal is to design and make high quality handmade glassware that looks interesting from all angles and creates new experiences for the user. My inspiration comes from the Finnish nature, especially from the element of water. I am inspired by water in all its forms - liquid, steam and ice. Both water and glass reflect light and shapes in interesting ways. The base design reflects the interplay of water and glass. The inspiration comes from my previous 30s Cognac Glass design. This item belongs to the same glass series as it shares the same inspiration and shape of the cup.
- Image Credits
- Image #1 : Photographer Henni Hyvärinen
Image #2 : Photographer Henni Hyvärinen
Image #3 : Photographer Henni Hyvärinen
Image #4 : Photographer Henni Hyvärinen
Image #5 : Photographer Henni Hyvärinen - Patents
- Copyrights belong to Saara Korppi
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Design Interview about 30s Wine Glass
My goal is to design high quality glass that looks good from all angles and emphasizes the shape of the glass when adding liquid. I always seek to create intriguing shapes, and my glass products reflect light in interesting ways.
The idea behind this work came from my previous 30s Cognac Glass design. It belongs to the same glass series and shares the same inspiration and shape of the cup. This 30s glass series continues celebrating me turning 30.
The idea behind this work came from my previous 30s Cognac Glass design. It belongs to the same glass series and shares the same inspiration and shape of the cup. This 30s glass series continues celebrating me turning 30.
My goal is to design and make high quality handmade glassware that looks interesting from all angles and creates new experiences for the user. I sought to improve the taste of the drink by enhancing the functionality, shape and reflection of the glass containing the liquid.
To get recognition, my plan is to showcase the glass in exhibitions and sell it. I will also soon open my own online shop. I have been making small sets of glass and would like to continue it with this 30s glass series, too. I have made two award winning designs, the 30s Cognac Glass and the 30s Wine Glass, and am ready for new challenges, as well.
The process from sketching to final product takes time. For me, the most time-consuming phase is often to complete the final shape at the manufacturing stage. It requires a lot of learning and experimentation to get the shape I am looking for.
I got inspired and wanted to celebrate my 30th birthday. I am now 34 and still celebrating it. This product is continuation to my previous 30s Cognac Glass design.
I want to produce my design myself. I am not going to sell or lease the production rights. I am a glassblower and because of that I can produce the work myself.
I wanted to create new experiences for the user for designing glass that looks interesting at 360 degrees. I also wanted to create a glass that when filled with liquid will emphasize the shape of the glass and reflect light beautifully.
I also like glassblowing challenges and the visual effects that glass produces.
I also like glassblowing challenges and the visual effects that glass produces.
I also like glassblowing challenges and the visual effects that glass produces.
I also like glassblowing challenges and the visual effects that glass produces.
There are many good designers who inspire me. My favourite is the Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. Also venetian glassblowing techniques have influenced my glassblowing.
Design and drink lovers.
It looks interesting from 360 degrees, and when filled with liquid, it will emphasize the shape of the glass and reflect light beautifully. Moreover, it is made with love.
The idea behind this name came to me on my 30th birthday. I created this 30s glass series to celebrate turning 30. This item belongs to the same glass series as 30s Cognac Glass as it shares the same inspiration and shape. I wanted to continue same glass series and make a 30s Wine Glass.
Sketch book and pen.
The cup has two inner-blown arches forming a special flattened shape. The shape of the glass, when filled with liquid, allows light to reflect from different angles, adding a special enjoyment to drinking.
I blew this glass design in a glass studio.
For this, I needed an assistant. Good teamwork is dreamwork.
For this, I needed an assistant. Good teamwork is dreamwork.
Glassblowing technical skills were required.
Glassblowing techniques, trying out different things and using previous experience to guide the process.
Designing glass that looks interesting from 360 degrees combined with venetian glass blowing skills is truly challenging. Further, it is demanding to create a glass that when filled with liquid will emphasize the shape of the glass and reflect light beautifully. These wine glasses require a high level of glass blowing skills. At the beginning, the most difficult part in terms of technique was to make well-proportioned glasses with the right timing and in collaboration with an assistant. Finally, I found the right way to produce them.
I wanted to know how good my design is, and I wanted promotion for my design, as well. A’ Design Award and Competition issues the preliminary scores to let the participants know how good their design is before the nomination.
I learned new glassblowing technical skills.
I am a sensitive person. I pour my inner thoughts and emotions to the glass art design.