Ulaweng Peralatan Dapur · 2021
Island Kaca Soju
by Dohwa
- A' Design Award Ulaweng 2021 in Peralatan Dapur
- CLIENT: Dohwa
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 70,120
- Verification code 979EB7957C · Verify this award
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About Island Kaca Soju
Island iyanaritu kaca inungeng iyaebbu untu' soju, inungeng keras Korea iya kalabbae. Bentu'na Island mala inspirasi pole ri pulo-pulo Korea Dokdo sibawa Ulleungdo. Aseng tungke'-tungke' pulo iyaro riyukiri' ri huruf Korea ri bagiang awana, na bentu' saliwenna maccowe' ri garisi'na huruf-huruf iyaro. Rekko kacae ritaro tabbale' ri yasena mejang, pada iya biasae ri laleng budaya minung Korea, bagiang awana riita riolo na paengngerangi pulo iya makkalajae ri yasena tasi'e. Island riyebbu sibawa lima pole ri kristal degaga timbala'na, bahang macinnong iya sitinajae untu' rincian iya alusu'e sibawa amang untu' tauwe sibawa lingkungenge.
About the A' Design Award Ulaweng
Island Kaca Soju iyanaritu pakoro A' Design Award Ulaweng, pakalebbi iya malompo tongeng iya ripabbere ri desain kelas pammulang, magello sibawa luar biasa. Pakoro Ulaweng iyanaritu karya iya inovatif, visioner sibawa mallangkara, iya mappakita kecerdasan, pangissengeng sibawa keahlian tau mabbuat. Island Kaca Soju ripakkirangngi mancaji penemuan iya lebbi ripuji, mappabbentuk trend sibawa monumental iya mappabbere nilai iya dena na rilebbi. Desain pakoro A' Design Award Ulaweng iyae iyanaritu karya spektakuler iya ripakalebbi iya malompo pawangekeng sibawa mappalaong wates seni, sains, desain sibawa teknologi. Island Kaca Soju mappabbentuk perasaan keinginan iya makkasuwiang, mappatettong passiri, mappogau kreativitas sibawa mappagello.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- This premium glass with the sentiment of Korea inspired by Korean island, Dokdo and Ulleungdo, crafted by hand is different from the existing uniform shape of the soju glass. The shape of the entire glass inspired by Korean islands, Dokdo and Ulleungdo, is formed according to the name of the island engraved in Korean at the bottom. Furthermore, the glass was designed to be in the form of an island turned upside.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimensions: 57 mm tall, 61 mm diameter, 60 mm diameter at rim. Total capacity approx: 50 ml. Recommended pour: 30 to 40 ml. Weight: 105 grams.
- Tags
- Glassware, Drinkware, Soju, Island, Hangeul
- Production Technology
- To make high-end soju culture, unleaded crystal materials were used. An unleaded crystal has better refraction and bright colors than glass. It is the most suitable material for detailed representations of artifacts and is healthy and environmentally friendly.
- Design Challenge
- The most difficult challenge was to balance the bottom of the glass into which letters were placed by flattening it. The work of making the strokes uniform through manual glasswork had to go through many trials and errors.
- Research
- First, research has been done to understand the drinking culture of Korea. This made us engrave the name of the island on the bottom of the glass with an embossed seal, considering the Korean culture of setting the glass upside down on the table before using it. Second, studies have been made on usability. Due to the nature of the curved shape, inspection of the center of gravity and grips was essential. Through several user tests, the ideal center of gravity, grip, and thickness was found.
- Inspiration
- The design's starting point dates back to experience on the trip to Ulleung Island. It was a time when we were preoccupied with ways to premium soju, a popular Korean liquor, amid growing demand for high-end spirits. While drinking alcohol during the trip, I came up with the idea that the upside-down glass resembled that of the island floating in the sea, and that it should be combined with the Korean language Hangul to create a new type of glass.
- Project Duration
- The initial design and study of the Korean Island and Soju Glass began in July 2017 in Seoul, South Korea. Additional unleaded crystal materials were developed in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, and final molds and designs were finally designed in November 2019. The first sample arrived in the same month in preparation for the Wadiz launch in November 2019. The campaign ended in early December 2019 and exceeded the funding target amount by more than 2000%.
- Operation Flow
- In the setting stage before use, you can see the letters written at the bottom of the glass. Accordingly, the image of Dokdo and Ulleungdo off can be associated. Also, the shape of the glass was formed according to the island name, so you can enjoy different forms depending on the angle you see. If you tilt your head to drink the wine in the glass, the person sitting on the other side can see the letters at the bottom of the glass.
- Image Credits
- Image #1 : Photographer Hyunsung Roh
Image #2 : Photographer Hyunsung Roh
Image #3 : Photographer Hyunsung Roh
Image #4 : Film Director Hyunwook Park
Image #5 : Film Director Hyunwook Park
