Splashy Cup Na Saucer Set by Jessica Zhengjia Hu

Splashy Cup Na Saucer Set by Jessica Zhengjia Hu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe in Nhazi Ngwá Ịme Achịcha, Ngwá Tebụl, Ngwá Ịṅụ Ihe na Ngwá Esi Nri Competition Category.

IgweNgwá Kichin· 2023

Splashy Cup Na Saucer Set

by Jessica Zhengjia Hu

Client: No.72 Design Studio

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe Winner in Ngwá Kichin Category

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The Design

About Splashy Cup Na Saucer Set

Mmụọ nsọ sitere na ngwakọta nke kọfị na mmiri ara ehi. Ihe oru ngo a bu n'obi weghara ịma mma nke mmiri site na ịmegharị mmegharị nke mmiri mmiri. Nkukota nke mmiri mmiri dị n'elu na-emepụta okpueze na-adịghị agafe agafe ma gbazee n'ime ọnyà. Ụdị ihe ndị a na-adịghị ahụkebe na-agbakwụnye ihe ndị na-adọrọ mmasị na tebụl ma mee ka nri dịkwuo mma. Ihe owuwu siri ike na-enye ohere ka ndị na-eri nri na-ejidekwa nri ndị ọzọ. Ihe eji eme ihe na-enye ọmarịcha mma. Ọdịdị dị nro na nke dị ọcha na-enye mmetụta nke ịdị ọcha nke mmụọ, nke nwere ike imeziwanye agụụ ruo n'ókè ụfọdụ.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe

Splashy Cup Na Saucer Set meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe, nnabata dị ugwu e nyere design ndị dị mma nke na-emezu ihe ndị a chọrọ n'ọrụ na ụlọ ọrụ nke a na-atụ anya n'ihe e kere eke ndị e mere nke ọma. Ndị meriri na Igwe na-egosi nka buru ibu, ọkachamara dị elu, nghọta ọkachamara na ikike imepụta nke ndị kere ha. A na-atụ anya na Splashy Cup Na Saucer Set ga-abụ ihe e kere eke a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya nke bụ ihe bara uru ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe na-ejikọta ụzọ kacha mma nke ụlọ ọrụ ma nwee àgwà teknụzụ kwesịrị ekwesị jikọtara na ihe ọmụma na talent. A na-asọpụrụ Splashy Cup Na Saucer Set maka nlezianya ya ma e mere ya ka ọ nye mmeziwanye ndụ nke na-enyere aka ime ka ụwa bụrụ ebe ka mma.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The project aims to reflect the beauty of liquid flows by capturing the moments when the collision on the surface creates irregular splashes in the shape of crowns and blended into the ripples. These fluid beauties are driven by the randomness of natural power. The smooth porcelain material fulfills the minimalist aesthetics. It provides senses of cleanness and ease.
Dimensions & Packaging: Cup: 111mm x 85mm x 57mm
Saucer: 210mm x 210mm x 60mm
Spoon: 33mm x 115mm x 18mm
Tags: coffee cup, tea cup, tableware, cups, saucers, Jessica Hu, porcelain cups, houseware, minimalist design
Production Technology: The products were designed with 3D modeling software. 3D dynamic analysis was used to simulate the liquid flows as well as manipulate the forms and shapes of liquid splashes and drips. Mockups were made by 3D printing. The final products are made of porcelain.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge of this project is defining the product shapes, especially for those irregular splashes, drips and ripples. The goal is to preserve the randomness of liquid states, so that the forms of splashes and drips will look more real and natural. In order to do so, I used 3D dynamic simulation software to simulate and modify the liquid flows. In this way, the products will look less artificial in terms of the fluid states.
Research: In order to find the most suitable shapes for the splashes and drips, I used 3D software to study and simulate the dynamic movements of liquid. There were so many factors that could affect the condition of the splashes and drips, for example the density of liquid, the speed of flow, the impact area, the impact angle and so on. I had to run many dynamic tests with different variables to simulate the actual fluid conditions before I could finally come up with satisfying configuration for the products.
Inspiration: The coffee splashes and spinning milky ripples caught my eyes as I poured milk into the coffee. Black coffee usually tastes strong and bitter, while milk is pure and smooth. When the two opposite liquids run into each other, the crown shape splashes and blended color ripples generate a beautiful symphony. As individuals, we can be different from each other. When we open our minds to communicate with others who have different thoughts, we may get amazing new ideas and inspirations in surprise.
Project Duration: The project started in February 2022 and completed in May 2022 in Shenzhen China.
Operation Flow: These sets of cups and saucers can be used as multifunctional tableware. The cups can serve drinks, while the saucers can be used as dessert, pastry or fruit plates. The food looks like being soaked in fresh milk when it is placed in the middle of the saucer which has a unique splash shape with a ripple base. The smooth porcelain appearance provides a sense of cleanness. These features increase people’s appetite by making the food looks more attractive and hygienic. The saucers can be used as home decors as well.