Water Droplet Kafe Apyka Aty by Xin Wang

Water Droplet Kafe Apyka Aty by Xin Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Pláta in Kosina Mba'epyru Jejapo Competition Category.

PlátaKosina Mba'epyru· 2023

Water Droplet Kafe Apyka Aty

by Xin Wang

A' Design Award Pláta Winner in Kosina Mba'epyru Category

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The Design

About Water Droplet Kafe Apyka Aty

Water Droplet ha'e peteĩ kafe apyka aty oñemoheñóiva'ekue y ryapyta apu'a rechakuévo. Ko aty oguereko peteĩ kafe ryru, kafe kagua kuéra, i'árupi mba'yru kuéra ha peteĩ yva ña'ẽ. Peteĩteĩva ojejapo porcelana ñai'ũgui, oñemomýiva yeso ta'ãngarupápe, ojejapóva peteĩ resina rehegua ta'ãnga 3D-pe ojejapóvagui, ha ojehapy 1250 grado Celsius peve. Ijyva karapã ome'ẽ jejagarra porã, ha pe ijyva ha mesa oñombojáhape omombarete kafe ryru ñemohenda. Pe ahoja ndoguerekói mba'eve osẽva okápe ha oiporu peteĩ karapã hyepýpe guáva, upéicha pe y ryapyta rechaha opyta oĩmbáva.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Pláta

Water Droplet Kafe Apyka Aty ohupyty A' Design Award Pláta, peteĩ ñehechakuaa extraordinariamente prestigioso oñeme'ẽva diseño de primera línea, hechapyrãva ha impresionante-pe. Umi ganador Pláta ha'e tembiapo brillante ha heta creativo ohechaukáva expertise, talento ha agudeza sobresaliente umi diseñador-pe. Oñeha'ãrõ Water Droplet Kafe Apyka Aty ha'eha peteĩ tembiapo maravilloso, ejemplar, profesional ha innovador pypukuvéva. Ko diseño ohupytýva A' Design Award Pláta ha'e invento ojehechakuaáva ha ojehayhúva ohepyme'ẽva ha ombohasáva límite arte, ciencia, diseño ha tecnología rehegua. Water Droplet Kafe Apyka Aty ha'e creación heta ojeenvidiáva omokyre'ỹva ipotapy, ome'ẽva sentimiento positivo ha omoheñóiva maravilla ha sorpresa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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.