Island Khob Haus Soju by Dohwa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Kub in Tsim Khoom Ci, Khoom Siv Rooj Noj Mov, Khoom Haus thiab Khoom Siv Ua Noj Competition Category.

KubKhoom Siv Chav Ua Noj· 2021

Island Khob Haus Soju

by Dohwa

Client: Dohwa

A' Design Award Kub Winner in Khoom Siv Chav Ua Noj Category

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The Design

About Island Khob Haus Soju

Island yog ib lub khob haus dej cawv uas tsim rau soju, ib yam cawv Kauslim uas nrov npe. Tus qauv ntawm Island tau kev tshoov siab los ntawm ob lub pov txwv Kauslim hu ua Dokdo thiab Ulleungdo. Lub npe ntawm txhua lub pov txwv raug txaug ua ntawv Kauslim rau ntawm lub hauv paus, thiab tus duab sab nraud ua raws li cov kab ntawm cov ntawv no. Thaum muab lub khob khwb rau saum lub rooj, raws li kev coj noj coj haus ntawm cov neeg Kauslim, yuav pom lub hauv paus ua ntej thiab ua rau nco txog ib lub pov txwv ntab saum hiav txwv. Island yog xuas tes tsim los ntawm crystal uas tsis muaj hlau txhuas (unleaded crystal), ib yam khoom pom kev tshab uas txhawb tau qhov kev txaug zoo nkauj mentsis thiab tsis muaj kev phom sij rau tib neeg thiab ib puag ncig.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kub

Island Khob Haus Soju yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Kub, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib ib, zoo kawg nkaus thiab tshwj xeeb. Cov neeg yeej Kub yog cov khoom tsim tshiab heev, pom deb heev thiab ci ntsa iab uas qhia txog kev txawj ntse, kev txawj thiab lub zog ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Island Khob Haus Soju xav tias yuav yog ib qho kev tsim uas tau txais kev qhuas ntau, tsim kev nyiam tshiab thiab loj uas ua rau muaj nqi tsis tau muaj dua. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Kub no yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus thiab muaj kev hwm uas pab tau ntau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Island Khob Haus Soju ua rau muaj kev xav tau heev, txhawb kev mob siab, txhawb kev tsim tshiab thiab ua rau peb xav tsis thoob.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This premium glass with the sentiment of Korea inspired by Korean island, Dokdo and Ulleungdo, crafted by hand is different from the existing uniform shape of the soju glass. The shape of the entire glass inspired by Korean islands, Dokdo and Ulleungdo, is formed according to the name of the island engraved in Korean at the bottom. Furthermore, the glass was designed to be in the form of an island turned upside.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 57 mm tall, 61 mm diameter, 60 mm diameter at rim. Total capacity approx: 50 ml. Recommended pour: 30 to 40 ml. Weight: 105 grams.
Tags: Glassware, Drinkware, Soju, Island, Hangeul
Production Technology: To make high-end soju culture, unleaded crystal materials were used. An unleaded crystal has better refraction and bright colors than glass. It is the most suitable material for detailed representations of artifacts and is healthy and environmentally friendly.
Design Challenge: The most difficult challenge was to balance the bottom of the glass into which letters were placed by flattening it. The work of making the strokes uniform through manual glasswork had to go through many trials and errors.
Research: First, research has been done to understand the drinking culture of Korea. This made us engrave the name of the island on the bottom of the glass with an embossed seal, considering the Korean culture of setting the glass upside down on the table before using it. Second, studies have been made on usability. Due to the nature of the curved shape, inspection of the center of gravity and grips was essential. Through several user tests, the ideal center of gravity, grip, and thickness was found.
Inspiration: The design's starting point dates back to experience on the trip to Ulleung Island. It was a time when we were preoccupied with ways to premium soju, a popular Korean liquor, amid growing demand for high-end spirits. While drinking alcohol during the trip, I came up with the idea that the upside-down glass resembled that of the island floating in the sea, and that it should be combined with the Korean language Hangul to create a new type of glass.
Project Duration: The initial design and study of the Korean Island and Soju Glass began in July 2017 in Seoul, South Korea. Additional unleaded crystal materials were developed in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, and final molds and designs were finally designed in November 2019. The first sample arrived in the same month in preparation for the Wadiz launch in November 2019. The campaign ended in early December 2019 and exceeded the funding target amount by more than 2000%.
Operation Flow: In the setting stage before use, you can see the letters written at the bottom of the glass. Accordingly, the image of Dokdo and Ulleungdo off can be associated. Also, the shape of the glass was formed according to the island name, so you can enjoy different forms depending on the angle you see. If you tilt your head to drink the wine in the glass, the person sitting on the other side can see the letters at the bottom of the glass.
Team Members: Jhunghan Jo
Chihyun Son
Minsuk Kang
Image Credits: Image #1 : Photographer Hyunsung Roh
Image #2 : Photographer Hyunsung Roh
Image #3 : Photographer Hyunsung Roh
Image #4 : Film Director Hyunwook Park
Image #5 : Film Director Hyunwook Park