Wave Verrerie by Elif Kurdas is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Bronze in Ustensiles de Cuisine Competition Category.

BronzeUstensiles de Cuisine· 2026

Wave Verrerie

by Elif Kurdas

Client: Lav

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Ustensiles de Cuisine Category

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The Design

About Wave Verrerie

Wave est une collection de verrerie conçue pour les boissons et les desserts. La collection comprend un verre à whisky, un verre long drink et une coupe à glace. Chaque pièce présente une surface texturée aux courbes douces, inspirée de la géométrie des vagues de l'océan. Les contours rythmés apportent une profondeur visuelle et offrent une prise en main agréable. Les verres sont fabriqués en verre sodocalcique à l'aide d'une presse automatique. L'épaisseur des parois des surfaces ondulées a été optimisée pour la production en série. Wave réinterprète de manière contemporaine les verres à côtes classiques.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Wave Verrerie est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze, une reconnaissance hautement prestigieuse décernée à des designs remarquables qui se distinguent par leur créativité, leur ingéniosité et leur sagacité. Les lauréats Bronze sont des artefacts amplement habiles et d'une créativité frappante, qui authentifient la vaste expérience, l'imagination et l'ingéniosité de leurs concepteurs. Wave Verrerie est censé être un objet très estimé, admiré et chéri, remarquablement professionnel et innovant. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'art, de la science, du design et de la technologie, et est excellent par son souci du détail. Wave Verrerie satisfait admirablement les besoins, touche les désirs, charme les sentiments et attire la curiosité.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Wave collection embody the geometry of nature and its beauty, with their textured and patterned surface reminiscent of organic forms. The tactile design not only adds a visual appeal but also offers a pleasing grip, making them both practical and sumptuous. Gentle curves mirror the rhythmic flow of the waves, while enriching the interaction between light and depth. The collection includes one whiskey tumbler, one long drink glass, and an ice cream cup.
Dimensions & Packaging: Whiskey glass: H:91mm R:85mm, Long Drink Glass: H:145mm R:72mm, Ice cream cup: H:98mm R:99mm
Tags: Ocean, Wave, Glassware, Drinkware, Nature, Tableware
Production Technology: It is produced from soda lime glass using the automatic press machine. Glass is the most suitable material for both indoor and outdoor use, and it is healthy and environmentally friendly.
Design Challenge: Form of the products drew inspiration from the idea of translating the fluidity, rhythm, and harmony of ocean waves into tangible glass objects. Applying the wave form to products of varying sizes, ensuring continuity, and creating a product collection were challenging. The wall thickness distribution of the wavy surfaces had to be carefully optimized for mass production.
Research: The project aimed to reinterpret classic ribbed drinkware with a contemporary approach, imbuing it with dynamic and innovative qualities. By exploring how geometry of nature can influence both the aesthetic and functional aspects of glassware design, the form of the products was derived from organic forms and repetitive patterns found in nature. The resulting designs challenge traditional perceptions of form and texture while also providing a pleasant grip and offering a new sensory and visual experience.
Inspiration: Wave is inspired by the infinite cycle of ocean waves and the elegant geometry within water itself. Each curve of a wave carries the flawless mathematics of nature and a rhythm that invites a deep sense of serenity.
Project Duration: The project which started in February 2024, was completed in January 2025 and exhibited at the 2025 Ambiente fair.
Operation Flow: Its form creates a three dimensional sense of motion on glass with its dynamic lines inspired by the fluid energy of waves. The rhythmic contours on its surface capture a fleeting moment of the ever shifting form of water.Each line reflects the natural rise and fall of a wave, while its bold structure offers a modern and sculptural aesthetic.
Team Members: Product Design Lead: Elif Kurdaş
Product Design Manager: Özge Göksu Tezcan