Wave Ngwa Iko by Elif Kurdas is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 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· 2026

Wave Ngwa Iko

by Elif Kurdas

Client: Lav

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

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The Design

About Wave Ngwa Iko

Wave bụ nchịkọta ngwa iko e mere maka ihe ọṅụṅụ na ihe eji emecha nri ụtọ. Nchịkọta a gụnyere iko whiskey, iko ihe ọṅụṅụ ogologo na iko ice cream. Ihe ọ bụla nwere elu nwere udidi na mgbagọ dị nro nke sitere n'ọdịdị jiometrị nke ebili mmiri oke osimiri. Akụkụ ndị ahụ nwere usoro na-agbakwunye omimi anya na-ahụ ma na-enye njide dị mma n'aka. E ji igwe mkpakọ na-arụ ọrụ n'onwe ya mepụta iko ndị a site na iko soda lime. E mere ka ịba ụba nke mgbidi elu ndị ahụ yiri ebili mmiri dị mma maka mmepụta n'ọtụtụ buru ibu. Wave na-akọwagharị ngwa iko ọṅụṅụ oge ochie nwere ahịrị n'ụzọ ọgbara ọhụrụ.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Wave Ngwa Iko 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 Wave Ngwa Iko 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. Wave Ngwa Iko 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: Wave collection embody the geometry of nature and its beauty, with their textured and patterned surface reminiscent of organic forms. The tactile design not only adds a visual appeal but also offers a pleasing grip, making them both practical and sumptuous. Gentle curves mirror the rhythmic flow of the waves, while enriching the interaction between light and depth. The collection includes one whiskey tumbler, one long drink glass, and an ice cream cup.
Dimensions & Packaging: Whiskey glass: H:91mm R:85mm, Long Drink Glass: H:145mm R:72mm, Ice cream cup: H:98mm R:99mm
Tags: Ocean, Wave, Glassware, Drinkware, Nature, Tableware
Production Technology: It is produced from soda lime glass using the automatic press machine. Glass is the most suitable material for both indoor and outdoor use, and it is healthy and environmentally friendly.
Design Challenge: Form of the products drew inspiration from the idea of translating the fluidity, rhythm, and harmony of ocean waves into tangible glass objects. Applying the wave form to products of varying sizes, ensuring continuity, and creating a product collection were challenging. The wall thickness distribution of the wavy surfaces had to be carefully optimized for mass production.
Research: The project aimed to reinterpret classic ribbed drinkware with a contemporary approach, imbuing it with dynamic and innovative qualities. By exploring how geometry of nature can influence both the aesthetic and functional aspects of glassware design, the form of the products was derived from organic forms and repetitive patterns found in nature. The resulting designs challenge traditional perceptions of form and texture while also providing a pleasant grip and offering a new sensory and visual experience.
Inspiration: Wave is inspired by the infinite cycle of ocean waves and the elegant geometry within water itself. Each curve of a wave carries the flawless mathematics of nature and a rhythm that invites a deep sense of serenity.
Project Duration: The project which started in February 2024, was completed in January 2025 and exhibited at the 2025 Ambiente fair.
Operation Flow: Its form creates a three dimensional sense of motion on glass with its dynamic lines inspired by the fluid energy of waves. The rhythmic contours on its surface capture a fleeting moment of the ever shifting form of water.Each line reflects the natural rise and fall of a wave, while its bold structure offers a modern and sculptural aesthetic.
Team Members: Product Design Lead: Elif Kurdaş
Product Design Manager: Özge Göksu Tezcan