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Ozlem Sahin Receives the Golden A' Design Award for Zoey Drinkware in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
Ozlem Sahin of Gürok recognized for bakeware, tableware, drinkware and cookware design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 25, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Golden A' Design Award in the Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design category for Zoey Drinkware by Ozlem Sahin of Gürok, designed for Lav. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Golden A' Design Award Explained
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
More About Zoey Drinkware
Zoey is a glassware collection designed for everyday use. The collection includes a whiskey tumbler, two long drink glasses, and a tea glass with a matching saucer. The design is inspired by the vertical forms of Gothic architecture and the geometry of rib vaults. Engraved lines cross each surface and create a subtle play of light. The pieces are made from soda lime glass using the press blown technique. Controlled forming gives balanced wall thickness for durability and a comfortable grip. Zoey brings an architectural character to the table setting.
About Ozlem Sahin
At LAV, design exists at the intersection of function, emotion, and clarity. We focus on transforming simple moments, drinking, sharing, and serving, into more refined experiences through form and material. Developing products for both retail and professional use, we balance the capabilities of mass production with careful detailing, creating glassware that feels both contemporary and familiar.
About Gürok
Maintaining our progressive approach that makes a difference in all the industries we serve, we have become one of the leading private sector groups in Turkey at the beginning of the 21st century. Today, bridging our cultural heritage & our future foc
Award Record
With this recognition, Ozlem Sahin of Gürok is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. All of the awards belong to the 2025 - 2026 edition of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Award
The A' Kitchenware Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good kitchenware designs by best kitchenware brands and designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to kitchenware designers, product designers, industrial design studios and kitchenware brands from all countries. Entries typically include pots, pans, cutlery, plates, bowls and glasses. Awarded kitchenware designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/kitchenware
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/178392
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/178392
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!178392
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/360309
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.lav.com.tr/
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Zoey Drinkware
- Function
- Drinkware
- Category
- Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Food & Hospitality
- Colors
- Linen, Coral, Light Salmon, Tomato and Dark Salmon
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Lav
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Ozlem Sahin
- Country
- Turkiye
- Brand
- Gürok
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #178392
Credits
- Team
- Özlem Şahin and Özge Göksu Tezcan
- Image Credits
- Copyright 2023 Gürok Turizm ve Madencilik A.Ş
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Zoey collection is a modern glassware family inspired by the elegant vertical forms of Gothic architecture. The engraved surface lines give each piece a refined character while creating a subtle play of light. The collection includes one whiskey tumbler, two long drink glasses, and a tea glass with a matching saucer. Perfectly suited for everyday enjoyment, Zoey adds a touch of graceful sophistication to any table setting.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the timeless grace of Gothic forms, particularly the intricate and striking geometry of rib vaults, Zoey combines architectural precision with modern simplicity. Each piece transforms everyday moments into refined experiences, bringing subtle elegance and a sense of architectural harmony to the table.
- Research
- The project aimed to translate the expressive character of Gothic architecture into a contemporary glassware collection that combines aesthetic refinement with everyday usability. Research into the vertical rhythm and structural harmony of Gothic structures guided the design toward a form conveying height, lightness, and understated strength. Inspired by the repeated arrangement of architectural lines, multiple variations in line spacing, proportions, and engraving depth were explored to achieve a balanced, coherent identity. The Zoey collection transforms architectural elegance into a tactile, modern experience, bringing poetic structure and refined simplicity to daily rituals.
- Challenge
- Creating the Zoey collection presented the challenge of transforming Gothic architectural motifs into contemporary glassware that reflects both the strength and refined elegance of Gothic design. Preserving the expressive visual presence of these elements while achieving comfort, balance, and manufacturability was central to the design process. Multiple iterations with press blown glass techniques were necessary to perfect proportions and clean geometries. Zoey results in a distinctive, sophisticated collection that is visually compelling and fully suited for mass production.
- Realization and Technology
- Zoey is produced from soda lime glass using the press blown technique, a process that ensures precision, consistency, and high quality results in production. The carefully controlled forming achieves optimal wall thickness and balance, providing both durability and a comfortable feel in daily use. Each piece is designed to showcase light, texture, and form while maintaining stability and ease of handling. The result is a collection that transforms architectural elegance into a tactile experience, blending visual sophistication with everyday practicality.
- Operation and Interaction
- The Zoey collection draws its expressive character from the vertical rhythm of Gothic architecture, a motif celebrated for harmony, height, and quiet drama. These repeating lines guide the eye upward, creating a graceful sense of movement that feels both structured and poetic. The refined geometry of design not only enhances its sculptural presence but also supports a natural interaction, allowing the hand to find a steady and intuitive grip. Balanced proportions ensure a smooth flow in everyday use, making each piece feel familiar, comfortable, and effortlessly integrated into daily rituals.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project which started in February 2024, was completed in January 2025 and exhibited at the 2025 Ambiente fair.
- Specifications
- Whiskey glass: H:86mm R:82mm, Long Drink Glass 1: H:130mm R:72mm, Long Drink Glass 2: H:150mm R:75mm, Tea glass: H:95mm R:59mm, Tea Saucer: H:15mm R:124mm.
- Keywords
- Drinkware, Gothic, Architecture, Glassware, Tableware
