Cone Maskotentzako Ontzia by Vladimir Zagorac

Cone Maskotentzako Ontzia by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award in Maskota Zaintza, Jostailu, Hornidura eta Animalientzako Produktuen Diseinua Competition Category.

ZilarMaskota Zaintza· 2023

Cone Maskotentzako Ontzia

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: Vladimir Zagorac

Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Maskota Zaintza Category

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The Design

About Cone Maskotentzako Ontzia

Cone arraza txiki eta ertaineko txakurrentzat diseinatutako maskotentzako ontzi bat da. Ontziak forma zirkularrak eta triangeluarrak konbinatzen ditu, eta janarirako edo urerako erabil daiteke, bere orientazioaren arabera. Erdiko kono batek otordua moteltzen du, maskota haren inguruan mokadu txikiagotan jatera bideratuz. Ura zerbitzatzen denean, goiko ertz moldatuak eta hiru izkina altxatuek zipriztinak eta isuriak murrizten dituzte. Plater altxatuak lepoko tentsioa gutxitzen du eta heltze erraza ahalbidetzen du. Cone elikagai-mailako polimero ez-toxiko eta konposatu mineral moldatuz eginda dago.

The Recognition

About the Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award

Cone Maskotentzako Ontzia Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, goi-mailako, zoragarriak eta liluragarriak diren diseinuei ematen zaien ezohiko aitorpen prestijiotsua. Zilar-mailako irabazleak lan oso distiratsuak eta sormen biziko lanak dira, beren diseinatzaileen aditutasun, talentu eta zorroztasun nabarmenak erakusten dituztenak. Cone Maskotentzako Ontzia erakusleiho-lan zoragarria, nabarmenki profesionala eta sakonki berritzailea izatea espero da. Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu hau asmakizun oso nabarmena eta miretsia da, onura ekartzen duena eta artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren mugak zabaltzen dituena. Cone Maskotentzako Ontzia jende askok inbidia duen sorkuntza da, desirak pizten dituena, sentimendu positiboak ekartzen dituena eta harridura eta txunditzea pizten dituena.

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