Cone Dorlotbesta Bovlo by Vladimir Zagorac

Cone Dorlotbesta Bovlo by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Arĝenta A' Design Award in Dezajno de Besta Prizorgado, Ludiloj, Provizoj kaj Produktoj por Bestoj Competition Category.

ArĝentoBesta Prizorgado· 2023

Cone Dorlotbesta Bovlo

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: Vladimir Zagorac

Arĝenta A' Design Award Winner in Besta Prizorgado Category

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The Design

About Cone Dorlotbesta Bovlo

Cone estas dorlotbesta bovlo desegnita por hundoj de malgrandaj kaj mezgrandaj rasoj. La bovlo kombinas cirklajn kaj triangulajn formojn, kaj ĝi povas esti uzata por manĝaĵo aŭ por akvo depende de sia orientiĝo. Centra konuso malrapidigas la manĝon gvidante la dorlotbeston manĝi ĉirkaŭ ĝi per pli malgrandaj mordoj. Kiam akvo estas servata, la formita supra rando kaj la tri levitaj anguloj reduktas ŝprucadon kaj disverŝon. La altigita plado malpliigas streĉon sur la kolo kaj ebligas facilan tenon. Cone estas farita el muldita netoksa polimero de manĝkvalito kaj minerala kompozitaĵo.

The Recognition

About the Arĝenta A' Design Award

Cone Dorlotbesta Bovlo estas gajninto de la Arĝenta A' Design Award, grandege prestiĝa rekono donata al plejklasaj, belegaj kaj impresaj dezajnoj. La Arĝentaj gajnintoj estas treege brilaj kaj treege kreemaj verkoj, kiuj ilustras la elstaran sperton, talenton kaj sagacon de siaj dezajnistoj. Oni atendas, ke Cone Dorlotbesta Bovlo estu mirinda, montrinda verko, kiu estas rimarkinde profesia kaj profunde nova. Ĉi tiu dezajno gajninta la Arĝentan A' Design Award estas tre rimarkinda, admirata inventaĵo, kiu profitigas kaj antaŭenigas la limojn de arto, scienco, dezajno kaj teknologio. Cone Dorlotbesta Bovlo estas vaste enviata kreaĵo, kiu vekas dezirojn, alportas pozitivajn sentojn kaj ekbrilas miron kaj mirigon.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The bowl features a unique combination of circular and triangular shapes, building positive and negative spaces, both sharp and round. Its contrasting form allows it to be used both for serving food and water, depending on orientation. A characteristic set of protrusions and recesses act as physical and psychological guides for the pet to use it properly, safely, and with discipline. An intriguing form that promotes slow feeding and prevents splashing finds its place in any modern interior.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 330 x 315 x 108mm, Food container: up to 600ml, Water container: up to 800ml, Weight: 5kg
Tags: Pet Bowl, Multifunctional, Slow Feeding, Splash-proof, Small and Medium Size Breeds
Production Technology: Molded food grade nontoxic polymer and mineral composite. Full volume object.
Design Challenge: The shape of the product had to be friendly, but firm enough to guide the pet using it. Even though drinking water does not cause capsizing, an object with a low center of gravity was expected. The form was accented in both positive and negative space using a central focus point. Since the product would be used by inverting with both solid food and liquid, contrast was embraced. The clash of pointed and round forms, raised and recessed surfaces, is emphasized once the food dish is filled, while the gradual change in form and size, from round to triangular, becomes more apparent with poured water.
Research: The form of the bowl is the result of research on the problems of everyday usage. A well-paced meal and less water spillage were the main guidelines. The challenge was to define the areas that required the most protection from spillage while keeping an open design. For this purpose, slow-motion footage of different breeds drinking water was carefully observed, and the characteristic anatomy of a rolled tongue was studied. The research showed that the majority of spillage occurs in front of the snout when the tongue hits the water and to the sides when the water spills from the rolled tongue.
Inspiration: Inspiration was found in the designer's pursuit to create a single object intended for feeding and drinking that annuls potential problems with health, hygiene, and discipline. Cone Pet Bowl was born primarily to nurture good habits in dogs of Small and Medium Size breeds.
Project Duration: The project lasted for two months, it took place in Belgrade, Serbia.
Operation Flow: When serving food, the structure provides stability on any ground surface, and prevents capsizing if a dog is eager to eat. The elevated dish requires less strain on the neck of the pet, and allows easy grip when lifting the bowl. The central cone dictates a slow meal, making the pet eat around it in smaller bites, preventing potential stomach problems. When serving water, the top edge guides the pet's head to the optimal central position above the bowl, which reduces spillage. The recesses allow a natural approach to water, while the three raising corners form barriers for splashing water.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Vladimir Zagorac
Team Members: Vladimir Zagorac
Image Credits: Vladimir Zagorac