Curve Glass Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Iko Ọṅụṅụ by Vladimir Zagorac

Curve Glass Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Iko Ọṅụṅụ by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 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· 2019

Curve Glass Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Iko Ọṅụṅụ

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: Vladimir Zagorac

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

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The Design

About Curve Glass Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Iko Ọṅụṅụ

Ederede Akwụkwọ: Curve Glass bụ iko ọṅụṅụ nwere obere ntueme gbagọrọ agbagọ n'ọnụ ya. Ntueme a na-eme ka ọkpọ ọṅụṅụ dịgide n'ebe kwesịrị ekwesị mgbe a gbanwere iko ahụ, nke mere na e nwere ike iji naanị otu aka ruo ihe ọṅụṅụ ahụ. Otu ntueme a na-eduzikwa ọkpọ ọṅụṅụ ahụ laghachi n'ọnọdụ ya mgbe a gwakọtachara ihe ọṅụṅụ ahụ, ma nwee ike ijide ngaji ogologo ma ọ bụ mkpụrụ osisi n'oge nkwadebe. Mgbe a sacharala iko ahụ ma tụgharịa ya n'ala, ntueme ahụ na-eme ka mmiri fọdụrụ na-efesa efesa, nke na-enyere aka igbochi isi ọjọọ na ero. A na-agba iko a n'ime ihe ọkpọkọ, e jikwa laser awa ntueme ahụ tupu e mecha ya ọcha ma kpọọ ya ọkụ ọzọ.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Curve Glass Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Iko Ọṅụṅụ 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 Curve Glass Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Iko Ọṅụṅụ 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. Curve Glass Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Iko Ọṅụṅụ 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: 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.