Curve Glass Lub Iav Haus Dej by Vladimir Zagorac

Curve Glass Lub Iav Haus Dej by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Khoom Ci, Khoom Siv Rooj Noj Mov, Khoom Haus thiab Khoom Siv Ua Noj Competition Category.

ToojKhoom Siv Chav Ua Noj· 2019

Curve Glass Lub Iav Haus Dej

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: Vladimir Zagorac

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

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The Design

About Curve Glass Lub Iav Haus Dej

Curve Glass yog ib lub iav haus dej uas muaj qhov nkhaus me me nyob rau ntawm ncej ncua saum toj. Qhov nkhaus no khaws lub straw kom taw rau qhov chaw raug cai thaum lub iav raug tsom mus rau ib sab, yog li tus neeg haus tsuas yog siv ib txhais tes xwb los txaus haus tau. Tib qhov nkhaus ntawd kuj coj lub straw rov qab mus rau qhov chaw thaum tsuas tas lawm, thiab tseem siv tau los txawb ib tug diav ntev lossis ib qho txiv hmab txiv ntoo thaum npaj cov dej haus. Thaum ntxuav lub iav tas thiab muab tig hla rau saum, qhov nkhaus no pab kom cov dej seem nyob rau hauv ya tas mus, uas pab tiv thaiv tsw phem thiab kab mob mildew tsis txhob tshwm sim. Lub iav no raug tshoob nyob rau hauv ib lub mold, thiab qhov nkhaus ntawd raug txiav siv laser ua ntej thiaj mus ua kom zoo tag nrho thiab rov ua kub dua ib zaug.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Curve Glass Lub Iav Haus Dej yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Curve Glass Lub Iav Haus Dej xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Curve Glass Lub Iav Haus Dej ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: A defining feature, slight curved recess on the edge of the Glass, helps the straw to be kept in the right direction securely once the Glass is tilted, without using both hands. This indentation helps when the drink is being stirred also, allowing the straw to fall in place on its own. When the Glass is washed and placed upside down on a flat surface to be dried, this recess allows the leftover water to evaporate, which can prevent unpleasant odor and formation of mildew inside the Glass.
Dimensions & Packaging: Height: 140mm, Diameter: 69mm, Volume: 330ml
Tags: Glass, Drink, Experience, Sensation, Straw, Easy Dry, Multi-Purpose, Creative Usage
Production Technology: Glass blown inside a mold. The recess on the edge is created with a laser before final finishing and reheating.
Design Challenge: Curve Glass was conceptualized to give the user more options when preparing and more freedom when enjoying a beverage. The challenge was to enrich the function of an everyday object with a simple intervention in form, to change unnecessary habits we are accustomed to, and to improve the experience of the product. The form remained within minimalism but also had to be inviting, while the general silhouette needed to depict elegance and radiate sensuality.
Research: Introduction of the curved recess created a product that can be used for more purposes than initially expected, also allowing the user to be creative. It opened possibilities to explore further usages, such as placing a long spoon, or a piece of fruit or garnish securely when preparing beverages and cocktails. An empty Curve Glass could also be used to discourage from smoking in a subtle manner. If a user tries to place a cigarette on the edge, the recess will not fit the cigarette.
Inspiration: Even though we're used to it, drinking or stirring a beverage with a straw requires constant awareness of the direction in which the straw is pointed. Drinking trough a straw could also require both hands, which is needless. Another existing problem with glasses is drying them properly. Curve Glass is an exploration of function conceptualized with the idea to solve multiple problems with a minimal intervention, which led to unexpected results.
Project Duration: The project lasted several weeks and took place in Belgrade, Serbia.
Operation Flow: Curve Glass is instinctively held with the recess turned towards the user. If a straw is used, it is positioned the right way by gravity whenever the Glass is tilted. The recess is minimal so the drink does not spill. When drinking without a straw, the user experiences a different, pleasant sensation while the lips are touching the recess. To have a drink the traditional way, turn the recess away. When washing up is finished, turn the Curve Glass upside down to stay hygienic.
Patents: All copyrights belong to Vladimir Zagorac, 2015.