Water Droplet Kohviserviis by Xin Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Hõbeauhind A' Design Award in Küpsetustarvete, lauanõude, jooginõude ja kööginõude disain Competition Category.

HõbeKööginõud· 2023

Water Droplet Kohviserviis

by Xin Wang

Hõbeauhind A' Design Award Winner in Kööginõud Category

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The Design

About Water Droplet Kohviserviis

Water Droplet on kohviserviis, mille inspiratsiooniks on veepiiskade ümar vorm. Serviisi kuuluvad kohvikann, kohvitassid, alustaldrikud ja puuviljavaagen. Iga ese on valmistatud portselansavist, valatud kipsvormidesse, mis on võetud 3D-prinditud vaigumudelilt, ning põletatud 1250 kraadi juures Celsiuse järgi. Kaarjas käepide pakub mugavat haaret ning käepideme ja laua kokkupuutepunkt lisab kohvikannule stabiilsust. Kaanel puudub väljaulatuv nupp ja see kasutab sissepoole suunatud kaart, nii et piisakuju jääb terviklikuks.

The Recognition

About the Hõbeauhind A' Design Award

Water Droplet Kohviserviis on Hõbeauhinna A' Design Award võitja, ülimalt prestiižikas tunnustus, mis antakse tipptasemel, suurepärastele ja muljetavaldavatele disainidele. Hõbevõitjad on ülimalt säravad ja erakordselt loovad tööd, mis illustreerivad oma disainerite silmapaistvat kogemust, annet ja teravmeelsust. Water Droplet Kohviserviis peaks olema imeline, eeskujulik töö, mis on märkimisväärselt professionaalne ja sügavalt uuenduslik. See Hõbeauhinna A' Design Award võidudisain on väga tähelepanuväärne, imetletud leiutis, mis toob kasu ning nihutab kunsti, teaduse, disaini ja tehnoloogia piire. Water Droplet Kohviserviis on laialdaselt kadestatud looming, mis äratab soove, tekitab positiivseid tundeid ning süütab hämmastust ja imestust.

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.