Unico Ihe Mkpuchi Mmanya Vaịnị Nwere Ọrụ Dị Iche Iche by Mauro di Girolamo and Tommaso Marzolini is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ngwá Ịme Achịcha, Ngwá Tebụl, Ngwá Ịṅụ Ihe na Ngwá Esi Nri Competition Category.
BronzNgwá Kichin· 2025
Unico Ihe Mkpuchi Mmanya Vaịnị Nwere Ọrụ Dị Iche Iche
by Mauro di Girolamo and Tommaso Marzolini
Client: Pour Different
Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Ngwá Kichin Category
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The Design
About Unico Ihe Mkpuchi Mmanya Vaịnị Nwere Ọrụ Dị Iche Iche
Unico bụ ihe mkpuchi mmanya vaịnị nwere ọrụ dị iche iche na-emegharị ngwa mmanya site na njikọta njirimara isii. Na mgbakwunye n'ịbụ ihe ọwụwọ na-adịghị atụ iyi, ihe na-ebelata ọgbara, na ihe na-etinye ikuku na mmanya ozugbo, ọ na-ewebata ihe ọhụrụ atọ pụrụ iche: Mfe Imeghe maka ojiji dị mfe, Nkwụsị Nchebe iji gbochie mgbasa mmanya, na ihe nkwado nwere NFC maka ịnweta ọdịnaya metụtara mmanya na-emepe emepe. Emepụtara ya site na mbipụta 3D SLS, ọ na-enye ohere nhazi dị ngwa ngwa, ọbụlagodi maka obere ụyọkọ, na-ahụ na e nwee nhazi pụrụ iche na oge mmepụta dị ọsọ.
The Recognition
About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz
Unico Ihe Mkpuchi Mmanya Vaịnị Nwere Ọrụ Dị Iche Iche meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Unico Ihe Mkpuchi Mmanya Vaịnị Nwere Ọrụ Dị Iche Iche ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Unico Ihe Mkpuchi Mmanya Vaịnị Nwere Ọrụ Dị Iche Iche na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Unico combines six functions in a single solution. In addition to being a drip-free pourer, flow reducer, and instant wine aerator, it introduces three exclusive innovations: Easy Open, allowing you to open and close the bottle without removing it; Safety Stop, the first system that seals the bottle in case of accidental tipping; and a smart stand with integrated NFC, providing access to exclusive wine-related content simply by bringing your smartphone close.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Length 25 mm
Width 25 mm
Height 100 mm - Tags
- stopper, winestopper, winetool, wine
- Production Technology
- Unico was developed through an iterative design process combining advanced engineering, digital fabrication, and user-centered research. Produced via SLS 3D printing, it integrates PA12 nylon, food-grade silicone, stainless steel, and neodymium magnets for durability and performance. 3D printing enables rapid customization, even for small batches, allowing unique designs tailored to specific needs. All this is complemented by NFC integration, enhancing interactivity and making Unico a wine stopper bridging tradition and innovation.
- Design Challenge
- The project was conceived with the ambition of integrating all the most sought-after functions in the industry into a single tool. Its functional complexity and intricate geometries were made possible through laser sintering 3D printing.
In addition to reducing production waste by over 40% compared to traditional manufacturing methods, this technology is the only one capable of creating the complex internal geometries that would otherwise be impossible to achieve. - Research
- The research began with a market analysis to understand wine enthusiasts' needs and accessory limitations. The goal was to create a multifunctional stopper without compromising aesthetics or practicality. Using an iterative approach with tests and simulations, we optimized design and functionality. Surveys, sommelier interviews, and user testing validated comfort and efficiency. The integrated NFC enhances interactivity, impacting product innovation and functional design evolution.
- Inspiration
- Unico is not only an elegant synthesis of innovation but a tribute to the essence of wine itself. Inspired by its deep cultural heritage and the rituals of sharing, Unico enhances both the serving and tasting experience while fostering the exchange of knowledge and stories about wine. Every design choice reflects the fluidity and refinement of wine, blending tradition and technology into a seamless interaction that connects people through a shared passion.
- Project Duration
- Born in Florence in December 2023, the project was recognized among the best Italian design projects of 2024 by the ADI Design Index, earning a nomination for the Compasso d’Oro 2026. It was exhibited at the ADI Design Museum in Milan and Spazio WeGil in Rome between October and November 2024. Unico is also the winner of the 2025 Global Design Awards in Hong Kong. Developed through extensive research and innovation, it embodies a balance of functionality and aesthetics, setting a new standard in contemporary design and redefining the user experience.
- Operation Flow
- Once applied to the bottle, Unico opens and closes with a simple half-turn, allowing pouring without removal. The same motion resets it if the Safety Stop is activated. During pouring, it instantly aerates the wine. After use, a 180-degree turn allows full disassembly for deep cleaning, even in the dishwasher. Its interactive stand acts as both a support and a gateway to expertly curated, AI-enhanced wine content, simply by bringing your smartphone close.
- Patents
- Patent application for industrial invention. No. 102023000006048. 29/03/2023. Italy
Utility model patent application. No. 202023000001290. 29/03/20233. Italy - Team Members
- Mauro Di Girolamo
Tommaso Marzolini
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