Water Droplet Set Kopi by Xin Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Perak in Desain Piranti Panggang, Piranti Meja, Piranti Unjukan lan Piranti Pawon Competition Category.

PerakPiranti Pawon· 2023

Water Droplet Set Kopi

by Xin Wang

A' Design Award Perak Winner in Piranti Pawon Category

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The Design

About Water Droplet Set Kopi

Water Droplet yaiku set kopi sing kainspirasi saka wujud bunder tetesan banyu. Set iki kalebu teko kopi, cangkir kopi, lepek lan piring woh-wohan. Saben perangan digawe saka lempung porselen, dicithak nganggo cetakan gips sing dijupuk saka model resin cithakan 3D lan diobong nganti suhu 1250 derajat Celsius. Gagang sing mlengkung menehi cekelan sing kepenak, lan titik kontak antarane gagang lan meja nambahi kastabilan teko kopi. Tutupe ora nduweni tombol sing menjila lan nggunakake lengkungan mlebu, saengga wujud tetesan banyu tetep wutuh.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perak

Water Droplet Set Kopi menang A' Design Award Perak, pangenalan sing prestisius banget sing diparingake marang desain tingkat dhuwur, endah lan nggumunake. Pemenang Perak iku karya sing sumunar banget lan kreatif banget sing nggambarake kaprigelan, bakat lan kaweruh para desainer. Water Droplet Set Kopi dikarepake dadi karya sing nggumunake, conto teladan, profesional banget lan inovatif banget. Desain sing menang A' Design Award Perak iki iku panemuan sing luar biasa banget lan dikagumi sing paring manfaat lan nyurung maju wates seni, sains, desain lan teknologi. Water Droplet Set Kopi iku ciptaan sing akeh sing ngirenake sing nggugah kekarepan, nggawa perasaan positif lan nuwuhake gumun lan kagum.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: 'The harmony of water and fire, united by earth' - ceramics, a product of water, fire, and earth, relies heavily on water during its production and use. Water makes ceramics mellow, while ceramics make water lively. The work includes a coffee pot, coffee cups, saucers, and a fruit plate. The design of the work takes water as its source and showcases its different forms, including roundness, fullness, and flow.
Dimensions & Packaging: Jug: 122mm x 150mm x 125mm
Cup1: 74mm x 74mm x 62mm
Cup set: 120mm x 90mm x 13mm
Plate1: 237mm x 200mm x 82mm
Plate2: 237mm x 175mm x 82mm
Plate3: 237mm x 140mm x 82mm
Dish1: 177mm x 181mm x 50mm
Dish2: 150mm x 138mm x 40mm
Dish3: 95mm x 70mm x 11mm
Tags: Ceramic design, coffee set, bionic design, 3D technology, ceramic ware
Production Technology: 3D printing resin model, Plaster mold casting slip, porcelain clay fire to 1250℃
Design Challenge: The main problems addressed by this design are: firstly, how to integrate the form of water into the design of the utensil, expressing the natural fluidity of water while fulfilling its practical functions. The solution lies in the use of different forms of water in the design of different utensils to achieve the integration of form and function. Secondly, how to achieve a good combination of ceramic and metal materials. The smooth ceramic glaze and the metal are prone to detachment during adhesion. To address this, a non-glazed treatment is applied to the adhesion area during production to increase the friction between the ceramic and the metal.
Research: Research type: Ceramic product design; Research objective: To provide better service vessels for daily life using ceramics as the material; Research method: Combining the art and science of industrial design, imitating the external forms and symbolic meanings of biological organisms and natural materials, and applying them to design through appropriate artistic processing techniques. From a humanistic perspective, the research pursues a diverse design integration and innovation that embodies the dialectical and materialist symbiotic aesthetic concept, not only in material aspects but also in spiritual aspects, between tradition and modernity, nature and humanity, individuality and the masses.
Inspiration: The work 'Water Droplet' takes inspiration from water droplets, with each vessel born from water and integrated with it. Although not an overt depiction of water droplets, it allows viewers to experience the dynamism of water. It seems as though round water droplets are placed right before one's eyes, and the smooth shape transmits a gentle and comfortable feeling during use.
Project Duration: This work finished in 2020 in Nanjing, China
Operation Flow: The work provides users with more practical coffee utensils. The curved handle offers a better grip, and the support point created by the handle and the table enhances the stability of the coffee pot. The lid design eliminates a protruding knob and uses an inward-curved arc to maintain the integrity of the water droplet shape of the coffee pot to the maximum extent. The saucers and fruit plate also add richer functional experiences to the coffee time.