Rainforest Vaas by Sini Majuri is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in Silwer in Meubelontwerp Competition Category.
SilwerMeubels· 2020
Rainforest Vaas
by Sini Majuri
Client: Sini Majuri
A' Design Award in Silwer Winner in Meubels Category
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About Rainforest Vaas
Die Rainforest-vase is 'n mengsel van 3D-ontwerpte vorms en 'n tradisionele Skandinawiese stoomstoktegniek. Die handvormige stukke het 'n buitengewone dik glas met gewigloos swewende spatsels kleur. Die ateljee-vervaardigde versameling is geïnspireer deur die kontraste van die natuur en hoe dit harmonie skep.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Silwer
Rainforest Vaas is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Silwer, 'n buitengewoon prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan topklas-, pragtige en indrukwekkende ontwerpe. Wenners in Silwer is geweldig briljante en uiters kreatiewe werke wat die uitstaande kundigheid, talent en skerpsinnigheid van hul ontwerpers illustreer. Daar word verwag dat Rainforest Vaas 'n wonderlike vertoonstuk is wat merkwaardig professioneel en diepgaande innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Silwer gewen het, is 'n hoogs noemenswaardige, bewonderde uitvinding wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie bevoordeel en uitbrei. Rainforest Vaas is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- 3D designed shapes have extremely thick glass with a small bubble for water that is created with a rare Scandinavian steamstick technique. Rainforest vases are shaped by hand from blown glass, signed and numbered.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Tall vase: 250 mm x 120 mm x 120 mm. Medium vase 200 mm x 150 mm x 150 mm. Small vase 100 mm x 100 mm x 110 mm.
- Tags
- vase, glass, rainforest, decorative object, glass vase
- Production Technology
- Pieces are 3D modelled, shaped from hot glass and blown with a steam stick. Each piece has a unique color play inside the glass.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge in the objects was to create heavy objects that appear light. Collection mimics the natural movement of water and tree leaves. The challenge in the process was to find the perfect flow for the colors, so that the appearance is remains fresh. For this a new way to apply liquid like color on hot glass was found during the process.
- Research
- The collection aims to create vases that have unusually thick glass as their material. The space for inner part of the vase is minimized. Almost hidden. This makes the vases appear voluminous, yet light. The philosophy of the objects is to give only a small space for the plant that is put in the vase, for highlihting it.
- Inspiration
- Rainforest is inspired by the reflections of nature. The contrasts in nature and the way they create harmony is the main theme in the collection that aims to capture the serenity and wildness of the water. The rhythm of the glass making process ensures that each object has a unique play of color inside the glass that mimics the movement of the waves. Glass creates vivid illusions in thick material that come to life when the object is illuminated. The shadow and the reflections are important part of the objects.
- Project Duration
- The project started in May 2019 in Helsinki Finland. Rainforest collection was exhibited in Dubai Design Week 2019.
- Operation Flow
- Glass is a medium that can be weightless and strong in the same time. The medium used is solid glass. Therefore it reflects the world around it like a lens. When the glass is illuminated, the shadow looks like water.
- Image Credits
- Images: Heidi-Hanna Karhu, Helsinki Finland
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