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Ripple Frumhlutverk: Glasvörulína by Seda Palanduz and Merve Bahar

Ripple Frumhlutverk: Glasvörulína by Seda Palanduz and Merve Bahar is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award í járni in Hönnun bakkelsis-, borð-, drykkjar- og eldunarbúnaðar Competition Category.


JárnEldhúsvörur· 2026

Ripple Frumhlutverk: Glasvörulína

by Seda Palanduz and Merve Bahar

Client: Kapp Industrial Kitchen Equipment

A' Design Award í járni Winner in Eldhúsvörur Category

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The Design

About Ripple Frumhlutverk: Glasvörulína

Bókartexti: Innblásin af taktbundinni hreyfingu vatns endurtúlkar Ripple-línan klassíska glasvöru með nútímalegum efnum. Hönnuð fyrir hótel, veitingastaði og kaffihús sameinar hún útlit glers og endingu matvælaörugss pólýprópýlens. Bylgjulík áferðin bætir grip og dregur úr því að hlutir renni til, á meðan nákvæmnismótun skapar tæra, glerlíka áferð. Léttur, höggþolinn, staflanlegur og endurvinnanlegur styður Ripple skilvirka þjónustu og hagnýta notkun í atvinnuumhverfi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award í járni

Ripple Frumhlutverk: Glasvörulína vann A' Design Award í járni, virta viðurkenningu sem veitt er góðum hönnunarverkum sem uppfylla þær faglegu og iðnaðarlegu kröfur sem gerðar eru til vel hannaðra sköpunarverka. Sigurvegarar í járni sýna mikla færni, mikla sérhæfingu, sérfræðiskilning og skapandi getu höfunda sinna. Þess er vænst að Ripple Frumhlutverk: Glasvörulína sé mjög metið, dáð og elskað sköpunarverk sem er hagnýtt og nýstárlegt. Þetta hönnunarverk sem vann A' Design Award í járni sameinar bestu starfsvenjur greinarinnar og hefur hæfa tæknilega eiginleika tengda þekkingu og hæfileikum. Ripple Frumhlutverk: Glasvörulína er virt fyrir nákvæmni sína og er hannað til að veita lífsgæðabætur sem hjálpa til við að gera heiminn að betri stað.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The Ripple series offers both a visual and tactile experience with its rhythmic surface texture. Thanks to the durability of polypropylene, it reinterprets the elegance of traditional glass through modern techniques, making it suitable for professional use.
Its lightweight and impact-resistant structure makes it ideal for the luxury segment of the HoReCa industry. Designed for refined venues such as beach bars, yachts, poolside areas, and rooftop lounges, Ripple delivers more than just a way to serve drinks it creates a memorable moment for the user.
Dimensions & Packaging
The series consists of the following four main forms:

Whiskey glass: Content 300 ml, Diameter 79 - 80 mm, Height 95 mm
Wine glass: Content 350 ml, Diameter 77 - 78 mm, Height 192 mm
Beer glass: Content 600 ml, Diameter 81- 82 mm, Height165 mm
Cocktail glass: Content 350 ml, Diameter 68 - 70mm, Height 160 mm
Tags
Polypropylene glass, HoReCa tableware, Drinking glass, Durable drinkware, Luxury barware
Production Technology
The Ripple series is produced using special molds and injection technology, with high-quality, food-safe polypropylene. Crystal like effects reminiscent of glass are achieved through precise mold engineering. Despite its lightweight structure, it offers high impact resistance, is dishwasher-safe, and durable enough for industrial use. All forms are made from recyclable materials and are available in translucent color options.
Design Challenge
Creating a three-dimensional surface effect in polypropylene requires high precision in mold production. At the same time, the surface must be durable, ergonomic, and aesthetically pleasing.
Reproducing the elegance of glass using a safe material presents a design and manufacturing challenge of balance one that is achieved through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Research
Throughout the design process, user behaviors and usage scenarios within the HoReCa sector are thoroughly analyzed. Visual clarity, stackability, and ergonomic use are prioritized. To optimize the design both aesthetically and technically, various prototypes are developed. Traditional sketching methods are supported by digital 3D modeling tools throughout the process. A multidisciplinary collaboration with the engineering team is carried out to ensure that the final molded product is free from deformation, has high surface quality, and establishes a strong interaction with light.
Inspiration
The Ripple series takes inspiration from rhythm and flow. The wave-like traces left by water and the repetitive patterns in nature shape its design language. Reinterpreting the classic glass form, the series blends aesthetics, lightness, and durability. Its rhythmic texture, paired with architectural simplicity and modern materials, adds refined dynamism to any setting.
Specially developed for the HoReCa sector, it enhances the sensory experience of beverage service in luxurious spaces like beach clubs, poolside lounges, and upscale restaurants.
Project Duration
The design process begins in January 2024 in Izmir and is completed in April 2025. The product is launched shortly thereafter under the Kapp brand.
Operation Flow
The Ripple series, with its simple yet striking form, invites a rethinking of how drinks are presented. The wave-inspired surface not only enhances ergonomic grip but also offers a practical, non-slip advantage.
Its stackable design saves space behind the bar and allows for safe use in high-paced service environments without the worry of breakage.
What truly defines the series is its interaction with light: the rhythmic patterns on the surface refract light, giving the glasses a vibrant and sophisticated look in any setting. This transforms ordinary drink service into an aesthetic experience.
Patents
202501650
Team Members
Seda Palanduz
Merve Bahar
Delphine Gamze Heynen

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