Clay and Sway by Duali 머그컵 by Duali Studio

Clay and Sway by Duali 머그컵 by Duali Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 동상 in 베이크웨어, 테이블웨어, 드링크웨어 및 쿡웨어 디자인 Competition Category.

동주방용품· 2026

Clay and Sway by Duali 머그컵

by Duali Studio

Client: Duali Studio

A' Design Award 동상 Winner in 주방용품 Category

8,044

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #176424

Visit Site View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Clay and Sway by Duali 머그컵

Duali의 클레이 앤 스웨이(Clay and Sway) 머그컵 콘셉트는 서로 대비되면서도 조화를 이루는 두 요소, 즉 차갑고 견고하며 영속적인 도자기(클레이)와 부드럽고 역동적으로 움직이는 태슬(스웨이) 사이의 대화를 만들어내는 것이었습니다. 도전 과제는 단지 테이블 위에 놓여 있는 것이 아니라 그 위에서 살아 숨 쉬는 오브제를 디자인하는 것이었습니다. 정적인 오브제에 어떻게 생명력을 불어넣을 수 있는지에 대한 탐구였습니다. 머그컵에 손으로 흩뿌린 잉크 패턴은 어떤 두 머그컵도 결코 동일하지 않도록 보장합니다. 이어서 태슬을 뚫린 구멍에 손으로 매듭지어, 두 소재 사이의 깔끔하고 정직한 연결을 완성합니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 동상

Clay and Sway by Duali 머그컵, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. Clay and Sway by Duali 머그컵, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. Clay and Sway by Duali 머그컵, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Clay and Sway mug is a minimalist porcelain canvas, made dramatic with spontaneous, hand splattered ink pattern which ensures no two mugs are ever identical. The half-moon handle has textile tassels which are not merely glued on. The tassels are meticulously threaded and hand-tied into the precision-drilled apertures which are integrated directly into the handle during its formation. This is a first-of-its kind mug which fuses porcelain and textile into a functional coffee mug.
Dimensions & Packaging: The product dimensions with the handle are 292mm x 76mm x 89mm. We used 3D modelling software for prototyping of handle ergonomics and traditional clay modelling to understand weight and balance. The handle’s specific curvature and the tassel’s weight were meticulously calculated and prototyped using 3D modelling to ensure the perfect balance, preventing any tipping or strain on the wrist. Each tassel is hand-tied and cut to precision to maintain the length with the mug body.
Tags: clay and sway, coffeemugcouture, mug with charms, tassels mug, coffee mug with charms
Production Technology: Our product is entirely handmade from fine porcelain. Each mug is individually hand splattered with glaze which ensures no two mugs are ever identical. Each mug body is individually slip-cast, followed by the manual attachment of its handle. We then drill the handle's apertures before the piece undergoes a patient, multi-day air-drying process. The final assembly is an entirely manual stage: skilled artisans, who specialise in intricate thread work, personally tie every tassel to the cured porcelain, ensuring each mug meets our standards of craftsmanship.
Design Challenge: Finding the right textile for the mug that is so functional in use was one of the hardest challenge. Our objective was to identify a material with three key performance attributes - exceptional colorfastness, rapid drying capabilities, and shape retention. After subjecting a wide range of textiles to rigorous and repeated wash cycles, we successfully finalized a specialized thread that meets these demanding criteria, ensuring both the beauty and longevity of the final product.
Research: Our research objective was to understand technical feasibility, see the market uniqueness, check durability and to understand the user experience. Over eight months, we subjected over 20 different types of textile threads to a series of aging tests. The primary test involved repeated washing cycles in a standard washing machine for the colour bleed, shape deformation and drying time. We used 3D modelling software for rapid prototyping of handle ergonomics to understand weight and balance. The handle’s specific curvature and the tassel’s weight were meticulously calculated and prototyped using 3D modelling to ensure the perfect balance, preventing any tipping or strain on the wrist. We then conducted sessions with a curated group of 20 participants, comprising design professionals, home decor enthusiasts, and daily coffee drinkers.
Inspiration: Why must our most-used daily objects be purely utilitarian? Why can’t they possess the sensory richness, the engagement and personality we expect from couture fashion? We envisioned an object that would not just sit on a table, but live on it. The concept was to create a dialogue between two opposing elements, the cool and rigid permanence of porcelain(clay) and the soft, dynamic movement of textiles(sway). An exploration of how a static object can be imbued with a sense of life.
Project Duration: The ideation of the mug started in July 2024 and the mug was launched in June 2025. The entire mug is handmade in our Duali Studio in India and the textile artisans who specialise in thread work have finished the tassel work in their workshop. Our production is a multi-stage process where semi-finished porcelain bodies are transported to be paired with tassels. They are then packaged back in the studio and are ready for dispatch.
Operation Flow: The function of a mug is to hold a beverage. We transformed its true function from a mundane moment to a sensory experience. The entirely non-adhesive method of attaching the tassels ensures a clean, secure and honest connection between the two materials - porcelain and textile.
Patents: This design has an Indian Registration. Indian Registration number is 463008-001.
Team Members: Nishi Patel
Devika Mistry
Preeti Nag
Image Credits: All the images, videos and the sound belongs to our in-house Duali Studio team.