Cone 반려동물 식기 by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 은상 in 반려동물 케어, 완구, 용품 및 동물용 제품 디자인 Competition Category.

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Cone 반려동물 식기

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: Vladimir Zagorac

A' Design Award 은상 Winner in 반려동물 케어 Category

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The Design

About Cone 반려동물 식기

콘(Cone)은 소형 및 중형견을 위해 디자인된 반려동물 식기입니다. 원형과 삼각형 형태를 결합한 이 볼은 놓는 방향에 따라 사료용 또는 물그릇으로 사용할 수 있습니다. 중앙의 원뿔은 반려동물이 그 주위를 돌며 작게 나누어 먹도록 유도해 식사 속도를 늦춰 줍니다. 물을 담을 경우, 형태를 살린 상단 테두리와 세 개의 솟아오른 모서리가 물이 튀거나 흘러넘치는 것을 줄여 줍니다. 높이가 있는 그릇은 목에 가해지는 부담을 낮추고 손으로 쉽게 잡을 수 있게 합니다. 콘은 성형 가공된 식품 등급의 무독성 폴리머와 미네랄 복합 소재로 제작되었습니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 은상

Cone 반려동물 식기, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 은상 수상작으로, 최상급이며 아름답고 인상적인 디자인에 수여되는 비범하게 권위 있는 인정입니다. 은상 수상작은 대단히 뛰어나고 매우 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 탁월한 전문 지식, 재능, 통찰력을 보여 줍니다. Cone 반려동물 식기, 이 작품은 훌륭한 대표작으로서 매우 전문적이고 깊이 있게 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 은상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 경계를 넓히는 데 이바지하는 주목할 만하고 찬사를 받는 발명품입니다. Cone 반려동물 식기, 이 작품은 모두가 부러워하는 창작물로서 욕망을 일깨우고 긍정적인 감정을 불러오며 경탄과 경이로움을 불러일으킵니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The bowl features a unique combination of circular and triangular shapes, building positive and negative spaces, both sharp and round. Its contrasting form allows it to be used both for serving food and water, depending on orientation. A characteristic set of protrusions and recesses act as physical and psychological guides for the pet to use it properly, safely, and with discipline. An intriguing form that promotes slow feeding and prevents splashing finds its place in any modern interior.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 330 x 315 x 108mm, Food container: up to 600ml, Water container: up to 800ml, Weight: 5kg
Tags: Pet Bowl, Multifunctional, Slow Feeding, Splash-proof, Small and Medium Size Breeds
Production Technology: Molded food grade nontoxic polymer and mineral composite. Full volume object.
Design Challenge: The shape of the product had to be friendly, but firm enough to guide the pet using it. Even though drinking water does not cause capsizing, an object with a low center of gravity was expected. The form was accented in both positive and negative space using a central focus point. Since the product would be used by inverting with both solid food and liquid, contrast was embraced. The clash of pointed and round forms, raised and recessed surfaces, is emphasized once the food dish is filled, while the gradual change in form and size, from round to triangular, becomes more apparent with poured water.
Research: The form of the bowl is the result of research on the problems of everyday usage. A well-paced meal and less water spillage were the main guidelines. The challenge was to define the areas that required the most protection from spillage while keeping an open design. For this purpose, slow-motion footage of different breeds drinking water was carefully observed, and the characteristic anatomy of a rolled tongue was studied. The research showed that the majority of spillage occurs in front of the snout when the tongue hits the water and to the sides when the water spills from the rolled tongue.
Inspiration: Inspiration was found in the designer's pursuit to create a single object intended for feeding and drinking that annuls potential problems with health, hygiene, and discipline. Cone Pet Bowl was born primarily to nurture good habits in dogs of Small and Medium Size breeds.
Project Duration: The project lasted for two months, it took place in Belgrade, Serbia.
Operation Flow: When serving food, the structure provides stability on any ground surface, and prevents capsizing if a dog is eager to eat. The elevated dish requires less strain on the neck of the pet, and allows easy grip when lifting the bowl. The central cone dictates a slow meal, making the pet eat around it in smaller bites, preventing potential stomach problems. When serving water, the top edge guides the pet's head to the optimal central position above the bowl, which reduces spillage. The recesses allow a natural approach to water, while the three raising corners form barriers for splashing water.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Vladimir Zagorac
Team Members: Vladimir Zagorac
Image Credits: Vladimir Zagorac