Mincius Baso nga Imnanan by Siyu Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award nga Bronse in Disenyo sa Pinong Arte ug Instalasyon sa Arte Competition Category.

BronsePinong Arte· 2021

Mincius Baso nga Imnanan

by Siyu Liu

Client: Chowan

A' Design Award nga Bronse Winner in Pinong Arte Category

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The Design

About Mincius Baso nga Imnanan

Ang Mincius usa ka baso nga imnanan nga gihimo pinaagi sa kamot gikan sa init-nga-makasugakod nga bildo. Ang porma niini nagsundog sa gitapok nga mga bato sa Zen, nga naghigugma sa kinaiyahan ug adlaw-adlaw nga kinabuhi. Kung ang likido moabot sa lain-laing gitas-on, usa ka natural nga porma sa kasingkasing ang makita samtang gitwist ang baso, nga nagsuporta sa gutlo sa kalma nga pagpamalandong. Ang streamlined nga lawas niini nagtugot sa mga tawo nga may lain-laing gidak-on sa kamot nga komportable nga makuptan ang baso. Ang Mincius makahupot og mga ilimnon sa lain-laing temperatura ug mahugasan diha sa dishwasher. Kung walay sulod ug gibaliktad, ang baso magsilbi nga gamay nga dekorasyon. Kini nagsukod og 103 mm ang gilapdon ug 91 mm ang gitas-on.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Bronse

Mincius Baso nga Imnanan usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Bronse, usa ka labihan ka prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa talagsaon nga mga disenyo nga gipaila sa pagkamamugnaon, kaabtik, ug kamatngon. Ang mga mananaog sa Bronse mga hanas kaayo ug makapahibulong nga mamugnaon nga mga artipakto nga nagpamatuod sa dakong kasinatian, imahinasyon, ug kaabtik sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Mincius Baso nga Imnanan mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga butang nga talagsaon ang pagkapropesyonal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Bronse naglakip sa labing maayong mga praktis sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya ug maayo kaayo tungod sa pagtagad niini sa mga detalye. Mincius Baso nga Imnanan nagtagbaw sa mga panginahanglan sa matahom nga paagi, nag-igo sa mga tinguha, nagbihag sa mga pagbati, ug nagdani sa pagkamausisaon.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Mincius cup is made by hand-made glass blowing technology.
When the liquid level is at several different heights, the rotating cup can see the naturally formed heart shape.
It is an ergonomic design that combines meditation and Zen with function. Its design language comes from connecting nature and daily life by simulating the shape of zen rock stacking and becomes a tool to expand spirit.
Its streamline design enables people with different hand types to hold it comfortably.
Dimensions & Packaging: Maximum Width 103 mm x Height 91 mm
Tags: Glass, design, tradition, quality, blown glass，Zen，Meditation，Rocks, stacking rock
Production Technology: The material used is heat-resistant glass. It was blown in the hot workshop of the glass studio.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge is to constantly negotiate with the glass studio to modify and polish this incomplete rule shape. It should meet the requirements of hot glass blowing molds at the same time, and be designed to be able to observe the heart-shaped liquid level reflection from different angles when loading liquid, without sacrificing the comfort of human grasping, and at the same time, it should also take into account the relatively slender handshape of Asian lady.
Research: My research goal is to promote cross-cultural understanding through the innovation of the relationship between people and daily objects. Mincius is homophonic with the Chinese word "ghost cultivation", which means a journey of meditation and practice. In order to achieve this goal, I spent a long time visiting glass handicraft studios and factories all over China to study the handmade glass blowing process. Mincius is the second work of my glass meditation series.
Inspiration: The design was inspired by the personal hobby of collecting naturally formed heart-shaped rocks in mid-latitude temperate forests and the spiritual meaning of rock stacking across cultures over the centuries. Each stone can express a kind of grace of gratitude, while transparent glass can outline this Zen form at different angles and under different lights. I hope to integrate this form into daily utensils so that it can become both art decoration and functionality.
Project Duration: The project was launched in Guangzhou, China in March 2020 and finished in October 2020. It was exhibited and included in Tmall's original design list, and was sold online in December 2020.
Operation Flow: This item is suitable for a variety of daily life scenes. It can be used to drink drinks with various temperatures and alcohol. When the liquid level is from the middle height to the lowest, the cup can observe the natural heart shape from different angles to assist in daily meditation. It can also become an artistic ornament simulating rock stacking when it is idle and inverted.
It provides a comfortable feeling of grasping hands in the middle position while modeling. Glass can be washed in the dishwasher.
Patents: Patented. 2020308274016. Siyu Liu. 2020. P.R.China.
Image Credits: Image #1 : Photographer Siyu Liu
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