Water Droplet Kafo-Servico by Xin Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Arĝenta A' Design Award in Dezajno de Bakilaro, Manĝilaro, Trinkujaro kaj Kuirilaro Competition Category.

ArĝentoKuirejaj Iloj· 2023

Water Droplet Kafo-Servico

by Xin Wang

Arĝenta A' Design Award Winner in Kuirejaj Iloj Category

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The Design

About Water Droplet Kafo-Servico

Akvoguto estas kafo-servico inspirita de la ronda formo de akvogutoj. La servico inkluzivas kafkruĉon, kaftasojn, subtasojn kaj fruktoteleron. Ĉiu peco estas farita el porcelana argilo, muldita en gipsaj muldiloj prenitaj de 3D-presita rezina modelo kaj bakita je 1250 celsiaj gradoj. La kurba tenilo ofertas komfortan tenon, kaj la kontaktopunkto inter la tenilo kaj la tablo aldonas stabilecon al la kafkruĉo. La kovrilo ne havas elstaran butonon kaj uzas enen-direktitan kurbon, tiel ke la guta formo restas kompleta.

The Recognition

About the Arĝenta A' Design Award

Water Droplet Kafo-Servico 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 Water Droplet Kafo-Servico 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. Water Droplet Kafo-Servico estas vaste enviata kreaĵo, kiu vekas dezirojn, alportas pozitivajn sentojn kaj ekbrilas miron kaj mirigon.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: 'The harmony of water and fire, united by earth' - ceramics, a product of water, fire, and earth, relies heavily on water during its production and use. Water makes ceramics mellow, while ceramics make water lively. The work includes a coffee pot, coffee cups, saucers, and a fruit plate. The design of the work takes water as its source and showcases its different forms, including roundness, fullness, and flow.
Dimensions & Packaging: Jug: 122mm x 150mm x 125mm
Cup1: 74mm x 74mm x 62mm
Cup set: 120mm x 90mm x 13mm
Plate1: 237mm x 200mm x 82mm
Plate2: 237mm x 175mm x 82mm
Plate3: 237mm x 140mm x 82mm
Dish1: 177mm x 181mm x 50mm
Dish2: 150mm x 138mm x 40mm
Dish3: 95mm x 70mm x 11mm
Tags: Ceramic design, coffee set, bionic design, 3D technology, ceramic ware
Production Technology: 3D printing resin model, Plaster mold casting slip, porcelain clay fire to 1250℃
Design Challenge: The main problems addressed by this design are: firstly, how to integrate the form of water into the design of the utensil, expressing the natural fluidity of water while fulfilling its practical functions. The solution lies in the use of different forms of water in the design of different utensils to achieve the integration of form and function. Secondly, how to achieve a good combination of ceramic and metal materials. The smooth ceramic glaze and the metal are prone to detachment during adhesion. To address this, a non-glazed treatment is applied to the adhesion area during production to increase the friction between the ceramic and the metal.
Research: Research type: Ceramic product design; Research objective: To provide better service vessels for daily life using ceramics as the material; Research method: Combining the art and science of industrial design, imitating the external forms and symbolic meanings of biological organisms and natural materials, and applying them to design through appropriate artistic processing techniques. From a humanistic perspective, the research pursues a diverse design integration and innovation that embodies the dialectical and materialist symbiotic aesthetic concept, not only in material aspects but also in spiritual aspects, between tradition and modernity, nature and humanity, individuality and the masses.
Inspiration: The work 'Water Droplet' takes inspiration from water droplets, with each vessel born from water and integrated with it. Although not an overt depiction of water droplets, it allows viewers to experience the dynamism of water. It seems as though round water droplets are placed right before one's eyes, and the smooth shape transmits a gentle and comfortable feeling during use.
Project Duration: This work finished in 2020 in Nanjing, China
Operation Flow: The work provides users with more practical coffee utensils. The curved handle offers a better grip, and the support point created by the handle and the table enhances the stability of the coffee pot. The lid design eliminates a protruding knob and uses an inward-curved arc to maintain the integrity of the water droplet shape of the coffee pot to the maximum extent. The saucers and fruit plate also add richer functional experiences to the coffee time.